Southern Nevada Public Land Management
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) advances the Department of the Interior’s role as stewards of the public lands by cultivating community-based conservation and partnerships. This program provides support and guidance for carrying out the expenditure of appropriated funds generated from the sale of public lands in the valley of Las Vegas, Nevada. In part, the SNPLMA funds are used for the development of Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas in Clark, Lincoln, and White Pine counties, and Carson City, all of Nevada; development and implementation of a multi-species habitat conservation plan in Clark County; and development and implementation of comprehensive, multijurisdictional, cost-effective hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention plans in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Carson Range in Douglas and Washoe counties and Carson City, and the Spring Mountains of Nevada. The program will focus funded partnerships on key activities in support of the Department of the Interior's priorities to manage public lands and waters, strengthening the government -to-government relationship with sovereign Tribal Nations, and invest in a unleashing American energy, where there is clear alignment of bureau priorities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
Local governments and regional government entities within the State of Nevada as specifically identified in Public Law 105-263, as amended.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
For any grants awarded as a component of any project, approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and funded under Public Law 105-263 and subsequent amendments, for any eligible beneficiary entity, all applicable Federal rules, regulations, and agency specific guidelines for awarded procedures will be followed.
Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after announcement closes. Projects are approved in accordance with Public Law 105-263, as amended, and as further delineated in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act Implementation Agreement. Further information will be available for each project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) supports a broad initiative to strengthen community-based conservation, improve public recreation, and enhance land management across Nevada. Enacted in 1998, SNPLMA authorizes the orderly sale of certain public lands in the Las Vegas Valley and reinvests the revenue into a Special Account. These funds are used for projects that benefit communities and public lands throughout the state. SNPLMA supports projects that promote environmental stewardship, expand recreation opportunities, and address large-scale natural resource challenges. Through a competitive, round-based funding process, the program invests in creating and improving parks, trails, and natural areas; implementing the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan; reducing wildfire risk; restoring ecosystems; and advancing community-driven conservation in both urban and rural areas. This collaborative approach ensures that investments reflect regional priorities and local needs, resulting in projects that improve quality of life, protect natural resources, and expand access to outdoor spaces. Each funding round identifies priority categories and invites eligible partners to submit project nominations. Projects may include new recreation facilities, restoration of degraded landscapes, multi-jurisdictional wildfire mitigation strategies, or long-term conservation planning. What makes SNPLMA unique is its region-wide mission combined with a commitment to transparent, accountable, and locally focused stewardship. All funded projects must align with SNPLMA authorizing legislation, follow federal grant and cooperative agreement requirements, and meet environmental and cultural compliance standards.
Mission Categories
Primary: Land and Forest Conservation
Other categories:
Fish and Wildlife PreservationRecreationRecreation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Cooperative projects are restricted to the development of parks, trails, and natural areas on lands owned by local governments and units of as designated in Public Law 105-263, as amended, in Clark County, Lincoln County, White Pine County, and Carson City, Nevada, to the development and implementation of the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan in Clark County, and, to the development and implementation of comprehensive, cost-effective, multijurisdictional hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention plans, including sustainable biomass and biofuel energy development and production activities, for the Lake Tahoe Basin (Nevada and California), for the Carson Range in Douglas and Washoe Counties, and Carson City in the State of Nevada, and that are: subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior; and not more than 10 years in duration; and as further in the Southern Nevada public Land Management Act Implementation Agreement. For more specific information contact the regional or headquarters office.
Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory match requirements, however, applicant's matching funds are encouraged and those projects are more likely to be funded.
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