FY25 Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management- Bureau wide

Background
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Aquatic Resources Program supports riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats, and water resources for a combination of balanced and diverse uses. This includes the Nation's need for domestic sources of minerals, food, timber, and fiber, as well as fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and the long-term needs of future generations.

Program staff collaborate with Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, along with non-governmental partners. Their goal is to guide efficient environmental reviews and permitting actions on public lands, ensure water of suitable quality and quantity is available for beneficial uses, improve habitat for fish and wildlife, and control aquatic invasive species.

Grant Details
The BLM's Aquatic Resources Program has opportunities to work with partner organizations to assist with decision support. This guidance will help in efficient environmental reviews and permitting actions on public lands, invasive species management, and habitat improvements for fish and wildlife.

Specific tasks include:
1) Decision Support - Collection, analysis, and use of monitoring data;
2) Invasive Species Management - Efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate aquatic invasive species;
3) Restoration - Efforts to restore physical and ecological processes of functioning riparian and wetland areas.

Projects must demonstrate a public benefit.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education.

Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible.

Period of Performance
The project period is expected to last from September 1, 2025 through August 30, 2030.

Grant Value
Estimated total program funding is $3,000,000 with an expected number of awards being 75. The award ceiling is $500,000 while the award floor is $25,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed across various states in the U.S., specifically tailored to state-specific needs as outlined in the program details.