Deadline: 23-Jul-25
The BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) advances the Department of the Interior’s priorities to protect human health and safety, unleashing American energy, and delivering price relief for American families by increasing the quantity of native seed that is available to stabilize soils and protect human health and safety following wildfire, hurricanes, and other natural disasters, meet permitting requirements for energy development, and improving market availability of native seed through partnerships with farmers and small producers.
Program Goals
- The production of genetically appropriate native plant materials for use in post fire stabilization and other vegetation management activities that support rural economies.
- Development and application of best available science, technology and other knowledge needed to support the native seed supply chain and sound agency decision making.
- Support permitting and other land use actions, including minerals, energy development.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $14,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
- Award Floor: $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- 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
For more information, visit Grants.gov.