FY26 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management - Bureau wide
This grant supports partnerships and projects to research, protect, and educate about cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, aligning with Interior Department and BLM heritage goals.
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$75,000 per award | ~40 awards | Total program funding: $830,000 | Up to 5 years per project
Summary: Supports partnerships to advance cultural and paleontological resource management, research, education, and preservation on BLM-managed public lands.
Key Information: Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible; applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET.
Description
This program from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funds projects that improve access to, and stewardship of, heritage resources on public lands. The initiative aims to promote the educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values of archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources in alignment with U.S. Department of the Interior priorities. Projects may include research, resource monitoring, stabilization, educational outreach, data management, museum curation, tribal engagement, and public interpretation. The program encourages partnerships that broaden public engagement, support tribal consultation, and foster the training of future cultural resource professionals.
