Southwest Border Resource Protection Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Southwest Border Resource Protection Program Deadline: Sep 8, 2026 · up to $50K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
2) Restoring Native Plants and Habitats - Conservationists are collecting seeds from native plants that support bees and butterflies. These seeds are used to restore damaged landscapes and support biodiversity.
3) Studying Water and Wildlife Connections - Researchers are studying natural rock basins that hold rainwater. These tiny pools are lifelines for animals in dry areas. The project helps predict how wildlife will adapt to changing water availability.
Program Objective
The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program provides financial assistance to educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies to improve resource stewardship, achieve international cooperation, provide meaningful interpretation and conduct scientific research, which will lead to increased appreciation and understanding of our shared natural and cultural heritage along our international border with Mexico.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- Federally recognized tribes
- Private nonprofits
- Native American organizations
Educational institutions, non-profit organizations, state and local governments and tribal governments. For profit organizations, foreign organizations, and governments outside the United States and its territories are not eligible to apply.
Beneficiaries
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Educational institutions, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments, and the general public.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov
Award Procedure
Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 – 120 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Several National Parks located along the U.S. border with Mexico have recently experienced serious resource damage due to illegal cross border activities including drug traffickers and undocumented persons traversing the parks. Other national park units within the desert southwest have also experienced impacts to their natural and cultural resources. Thousands of miles of unauthorized roads and trails have been created, major ecological processes and the migration patterns of wildlife have been disrupted, important historic sites have been vandalized, and archaeological sites have been looted. Program funding is available for conducting scientific research and monitoring of species, as well as conservation, interpretation and preservation projects designed to help protect and preserve natural and cultural resources located near or along our international border.
Required Documentation
Determined at the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) level.
Matching Requirements
Non-Federal cost sharing or matching is not required to be eligible for an award.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements