Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program (US)

Deadline: 29-Apr-22

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting applications from eligible applicants for its Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program.

The Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program (PCRP) was established in 2001, the Program has dramatically improved the availability and use of locally adapted, genetically appropriate native seeds for restoration.

The program will continue to work with partners to increase the quantity, diversity, and effectiveness of native forbs and grasses for the restoration of wildlife habitats and rehabilitation after wildfires.

Goals

Implementing the National Native Seed Strategy
Developing genetically appropriate native plant material/seed for use in habitat restoration;
Implementing and assessing seed-based restoration techniques/efforts;
Collaborating with farmers and conservationists to increase BLM Stock and Foundation seed amounts to use on larger Seed Increase IDIQ contracts so that commercial availability of genetically diverse, locally sourced seed for restoration, rehabilitation and reclamation projects is increased at a landscape scale;
Supporting Source-Identified Seed Certification programs via partnerships with state seed certifying agencies;
Inventorying, monitoring, and restoring rare plant species and their associated communities to include development of conservation strategies/plans that include best management practices and reporting on the condition and trend of rare plant species and their habitat;
Increasing and improving pollinator habitat;
Expanding public education programs and outreach; and
Database creation, and management and analyses, including geospatial, collaborative web service, or support and training.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding: $150,000
Maximum Award: $100,000
Minimum Award: $5,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: 3

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)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
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 to apply for awards under this NOFO.