FY26 Bureau of Land Management Rangeland Resource Management - Bureau wide
This grant funds national projects to assess, restore, and manage rangeland health, enhance soil and vegetation, and engage communities for resilient, productive landscapes.
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Due Dates: August 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$250,000 per award; ~$1.8M total program funding; up to 7 awards; project period up to 5 years
Summary: Supports multi-state rangeland resource management, restoration, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to improve land health and resilience.
Key Information: Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible; applications must address national effects and cross state boundaries.
Description
This opportunity funds projects that advance the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) national Rangeland Resource Management Program, with a focus on activities that cross state boundaries. Projects should support maintaining or achieving land health and productivity, increase soil carbon sequestration, and create resilient landscapes for current and future generations. Eligible activities include rangeland restoration, soil mapping, ecological site descriptions, and community engagement through mentoring, training, and educational programs. The BLM expects substantial involvement in funded projects, including collaboration, training, and oversight.
