FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM

About this funding opportunity

The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals. Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found. Care for archaeological collections and records. Use and share research results in clear ways. Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology. Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future. Restoring damaged watersheds to safeguard sites. Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly. Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.

Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Social Sciences and Humanities, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $30K-$250K in funding, up to $250K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs
• University
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands

Agency

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM is administered by Bureau of Land Management (BLM), listed via Grants.gov.