Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program in the US

Deadline: 27-Jan-2025

The Bureau of Land Management has launched the Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program to address the climate crisis, restore balance on public lands and waters, advance environmental justice, and invest in a clean energy future.

Program Goals

• Developing genetically appropriate native plant material/seed for use in habitat restoration.
• Implementing and assessing seed-based restoration techniques/efforts.
• The inventory, monitoring, and restoring of rare plant species and their associated communities to include development of conservation strategies/plans that include best management practices.

Program Description 

Program Strategic 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;
• The inventory and monitoring of rare plant species and their associated communities including development of conservation strategies/plans that include the best management practices.
•  Restoring native plant communities so that they are resilient to environmental stressors, including drought, wildland fire, invasive species, and insects/disease;
• Conserving and protecting rare plant species and their habitat through seed banking, scientific research to inform conservation and management needs, and development of guidance for rare plant biodiversity conservation, management, and habitat restoration;
•  Expanding public education programs and outreach.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
  • Award Ceiling: $100,000
  • Award Floor: $5,000

Projects

The BLM Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Program is especially focused on projects that:

• protect biodiversity;
• increase resilience to climate change and help leverage natural climate solutions;
• contribute to conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030;
• engage communities of color, low income families, and rural and indigenous communities to enhance economic opportunities related to native seed production and restoration;
• and use the best science and data available to make decisions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • 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

For more information, visit Grants.gov.