Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Threatened and Endangered Species Program

Deadline: 27-Jun-21

The Department of the Interior and Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Threatened and Endangered Species Program to conserve and recover federally-listed and Bureau sensitive animal and plant species and their habitat on public lands.

The program also shares cooperative responsibility with other BLM programs and partners for conservation of more than 2,400 non-listed rare species with a goal of avoiding the need to list them in the future. The BLM manages habitat for over 430 wildlife, fish, and plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act Eastern States and at least 11 species identified as candidates for listing. In many cases, BLM managed public lands offer the best hope for recovery of rare or listed plant and animal species and many occur only on BLM managed lands. Improvement of biological communities of at-risk species may prevent federal listing under the Endangered Species Act and supports the public interest by protecting federally-listed species.

Goals

The Program’s Strategic Goals include:

Conserving and recovering federally-listed and Bureau Sensitive Species;

Providing complete, current and accurate information on the distribution and abundance of BLM Special Status Species and their habitats to increase professional and public knowledge and understanding of these resources;
Collecting data and other information to assess threats and species/habitat responses to proactive conservation and recovery efforts for BLM Special Status Species.
Increasing public knowledge of BLM Special Status Species;
Increasing public awareness and understanding of BLM Special Status species and their habitats on public and private lands; and,
Engaging youth, citizen-scientists, and students in monitoring and directed research of various BLM Special Status species and their habitats.

The BLM Eastern States Threatened and Endangered Species Program has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with:

Contributing to the above-described Program strategic goals.
On-the-ground actions that conserve and recover federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants, especially pollinators.
Targeted inventory and monitoring to determine species status and conservation opportunities.
Gaining knowledge about federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats.
Providing for protection or management of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats.
Augmenting federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species.
Increasing program efficiencies and effectiveness in Endangered Species conservation programs.
Increasing public knowledge of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants on BLM managed lands, including with a targeted focus on communities of color, low-income families, and rural and indigenous communities.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding: $ 61,500
Maximum Award: $ 61,500
Minimum Award: $ 5,000

Eligibility Criteria

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities