BLM AK Wildlife Resources Program | L19AS00101

Opportunity Information: Apply for L19AS00101

The BLM AK Wildlife Resources Program is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska funding opportunity designed to support work that keeps wildlife populations on BLM-managed public lands healthy, self-sustaining, and naturally diverse over the long term. The program centers on conserving, restoring, and maintaining wildlife species and the habitats they depend on, with an emphasis on ensuring that these public-land wildlife resources remain available for the enjoyment, subsistence, and other lawful uses of current and future generations. Because Alaska BLM lands include some of the most ecologically important and varied habitats in the country, the program recognizes that effective wildlife stewardship requires active management and science-based decision-making across many species groups, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

A major theme of this opportunity is partnership-driven conservation. BLM describes a collaborative approach that works closely with State wildlife agencies, Tribes, other Federal agencies, and additional partner organizations to jointly plan and carry out projects that conserve and restore habitat. This shared stewardship model reflects the reality that wildlife and habitat concerns often cross jurisdictional boundaries, so projects are expected to be coordinated and complementary to other ongoing efforts where possible. The program also highlights the use of modern geospatial technology to improve how wildlife and habitat data are collected, managed, and shared, both internally within BLM and externally with partners, with the goal of making conservation work more efficient and better informed.

The opportunity also makes clear that wildlife habitat work is often tied to broader land management benefits. BLM notes that the Wildlife Program leverages funds with other BLM programs, particularly around vegetation restoration. These restoration actions are framed not only as improvements to wildlife habitat, but also as activities that can increase forage for livestock, improve water quality, control or remove invasive weeds, and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. In practical terms, that means competitive projects are likely to be those that address habitat needs while also contributing to broader ecosystem resilience and multiple-use outcomes on public lands.

Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through cooperative agreements, indicating a hands-on relationship where BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, shared technical input, or joint planning). The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number L19AS00101 and CFDA 15.247, and it falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category. Eligible applicants include State governments, county governments, public and State-controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized Tribal governments, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The posting anticipated about three awards, with an award ceiling of $110,000.

The application window opened July 10, 2019 and closed September 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time, with two due dates described as rounds: Round One applications were due August 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM AKST, and Round Two applications were due September 10, 2019 at 5:00 PM AKST. Overall, the program is best understood as targeted support for on-the-ground habitat conservation and restoration, collaborative wildlife management, and improved data and coordination capacity, all aimed at sustaining Alaska wildlife and the ecosystems that support them on BLM-administered public lands.

• The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM AK Wildlife Resources Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.247.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2019 Open from July 10, 2019 - September 10, 2019 500 PM AKST Round One - Applications Due August 10, 2019, 500 PM AKST Round Two - Applications Due September 10, 2019, 500 PM AKST. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $110,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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