OpportunityTitle: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Utah Wildlife Resource Management
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this NOFO. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. State, local government, Native American tribal organizations Institution of Higher Education (IHE)Independent School DistrictPrivate Institution of Higher EducationNonprofit Organizations with 501C3  IRS Status* (Other than IHE)  must submit proof Nonprofit Organizations without 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE)The following types of entities are ineligible to apply for award under this NOFO:IndividualsFor-Profit Organizations
Description: The BLM Utah Wildlife Program helps ensure self-sustaining populations and a natural abundance and diversity of wildlife on public lands for the enjoyment and use of present and future generations. The program is responsible for maintaining, restoring, and conserving species and their habitats in cooperation with the Federal and State wildlife agencies, and other partner organizations. BLM administered public lands are home to thousands of mammal, reptile, avian, amphibian, and invertebrate species over some of our nations most ecologically diverse and essential habitat. The BLM will work with partners and maintain close collaboration with States, Tribes, other Federal agencies, and other organizations in conserving and restoring wildlife habitats to support wildlife and wildlife uses under a shared conservation stewardship approach. The BLM uses the latest geospatial data technologies to share wildlife and wildlife data within BLM and with partners to work more efficiently. The Wildlife Program leverages funds with other BLM programs to address vegetation restoration that not only improves wildlife habitat, but also increases forage for livestock, improves water quality, removes invasive weed species, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires. The BLM Utah is focusing work in areas to facilitate meeting the priorities of the Administration, Secretary, Congressional appropriations, and the BLM. This includes, but is not limited to, expanding hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities and identifying areas to increase access for these purposes; working with State agencies to meet State wildlife population objectives and working with rural communities to enhance economic opportunities related to wildlife; working to enhance habitat for upland game, waterfowl, big game and watchable wildlife species; providing consistent data to streamline energy and grazing permitting, and working with partners to provide data to streamline land use planning; and partnering with conservation stewardship organizations to increase habitat quality.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: mbeckstead@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Grants Management Officer Melanie Beckstead (801) 5394169 &lt;br/&gt;mbeckstead@blm.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Open from February 21, 2020 through June 1, 2020, 4:30 PM EST  Round One: Applications Due: May 1, 2020, 4:30 PM EST  Round Two: Applications Due: June 1, 2020, 4:30 PM EST