Bureau of Land Management Plant Conservation and Restoration Management – Bureau wide
🏛 Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state agriculture departments, tribal organizations, academic institutions, nonprofits, and cooperative entities working on native seed supply and plant restoration. For-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply. Your organization must partner with BLM to support rangeland recovery, wildfire restoration, wildlife habitat, and invasive species management on public lands.
Eligible activities include collecting local seeds, supporting farmers entering the native seed market, nursery production, applied research, and technology development for seed systems. Youth Conservation Corps crews are not eligible under this NOFO.
The program operates nationally across all BLM-managed public lands. Partnerships with state agriculture departments, NRCS, wildlife agencies, and other organizations are strongly encouraged.
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Program description
The Bureau of Land Management”s Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) is a national leader in building the native seed supply chain essential for restoring resilient public lands and supporting multiple use and sustained yield. PCRP advances Department of the Interior mission to protect and manage America’s natural resources. The native seed PCRP adds to the commercial market enables rapid recovery following wildfire, hurricanes, and other natural disasters; can be used by proponents to help satisfy revegetation requirements for energy and infrastructure projects; and helps farmers and creates jobs by expanding market access for small producers.A core mission of PCRP is to grow the national native seed supply chain through partnerships with eligible state, tribal, academic, and non-governmental organizations. Reliable native seed supplies are critical to improving rangeland health, restoring wildlife habitat and migration corridors, reclaiming mined and timber-harvested lands, and reducing invasive species. Expanding this pipeline lowers seed costs, reduces producer risk, creates American jobs, and ensures long-term project success with durable vegetative establishment.In 2026, PCRP is strategically focused on:Local seed collections to diversify species in the marketplace while creating employment opportunities.Support for farmers and nonprofits entering the native seed market to strengthen rural economies and shared stewardship.Nursery production of species unsuitable for direct seeding to support healthy rangelands, forests and watersheds, big game and healthy wildlife habitat,Applied science and innovation to reduce costs, lower risk, and improve restoration outcomes.Manage native plant communities and special status plants to maintain multiple use and sustained yieldPCRP seeks partnerships to:Collaborate with state agriculture departments, NRCS, and others to expand farmer access to the seed market.Work with wildlife agencies and others to implement post-fire recovery, restore migration corridors, and protect priority species.Develop technology and infrastructure for seed collection, cleaning, banking, and production of hard-to-grow species.Advance applied science to sustain special status plant species and prevent regulatory impacts on energy development.Support technology development, technology transfer and education so native seed is used more effectively. Integrate native seed use across BLM programs including Wildlife, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Fuels, Range, and Renewable Energy.Through this NOFO, PCRP invites partners to join in strengthening America”s native seed supply chain—ensuring healthier public lands, stronger rural economies, and cost effective lasting ecological resilience.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Assurances and Certifications)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support from Partners
- Resumes of Key Personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Land Management
- 📧 laura_pettit@ios.doi.gov
- 📞 303-202-3865
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 15.245 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.245). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2019 | $8,196,485 | |
| 2020 | $361,125,949 | |
| 2021 | $3,400,926 | |
| 2022 | $7,046,681 | |
| 2023 | $16,140,803 | |
| 2024 | $16,424,841 | |
| 2025 est. | $3,410,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,000,000 |
FAQ
Can for-profit seed companies apply?
No. For-profit organizations and individuals are ineligible. Nonprofits and public entities must apply.
Can we hire youth crews through this grant?
No. Youth Conservation Corps crews must apply under NOFO 15.243, not this program.
What types of organizations can partner together?
State agriculture departments, tribal nations, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies can all partner on projects.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is September 28, 2026. Submit applications before this date.
What's the award range?
Awards typically range from $10,000 to $500,000. Competitiveness depends on project scope and partnership strength.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on local native seed collection and market development. BLM prioritizes projects that create jobs and expand rural economies.
- Build multi-agency partnerships. Include state agriculture departments, NRCS, wildlife agencies, or universities to strengthen your proposal competitiveness.
- Show post-fire recovery or habitat restoration outcomes. Align your project with BLM's priority landscapes and ecological goals.
- Detail seed technology and innovation. Proposals addressing collection, cleaning, banking, or production of hard-to-grow species score higher.
- Demonstrate cost savings. Explain how your project reduces seed costs, lowers producer risk, or improves restoration outcomes at scale.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing for-profit or individual applicants. Only nonprofits, state agencies, tribes, and academic institutions are eligible. Including youth crew hiring as a project activity. Youth Conservation Corps require a separate NOFO (15.243). Proposing projects with weak partnership agreements or unclear roles between collaborators.
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