Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development – NEVADA BLM
🏛 Bureau of Land Management
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofits and government entities working on archaeological resource management in Lincoln County, Nevada. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal nations, state/local governments, and special districts. Projects must protect, study, or manage archaeological sites at least 100 years old. Interns and crews under the Public Lands Corps Act are not eligible. Work must align with U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and Lincoln County's conservation goals.
Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and objectives
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Proof of nonprofit or government status (501(c)(3), IRS letter, etc.)
- Archaeological site documentation and age verification
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Land Management
- 📧 tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov
- 📞 303-202-3865
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 15.017 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 15.017). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2020 | $45,000 | |
| 2021 | $99,000 | |
| 2022 est. | $439,818 | |
| 2023 | $439,818 | |
| 2025 est. | $529,293 | |
| 2026 est. | $600,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal nations, and government entities. Individuals and for-profit companies are ineligible. Public Lands Corps interns and crew programs cannot apply.
What geographic area does this cover?
Projects must focus on Lincoln County, Nevada. Work on archaeological resources in that specific county only.
What types of archaeological work are funded?
Protection, research, collection care, watershed restoration, and public outreach related to sites at least 100 years old.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $30,000 to $250,000. The total pool is $750,000 for this funding round.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 14, 2026. This is a fixed deadline (not rolling).
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly connect your project to Lincoln County Land Act priorities and Department of Interior conservation goals.
- Document that archaeological sites are at least 100 years old. Younger resources will not be funded.
- Show how your project balances resource protection with current land use or watershed restoration.
- Include specific public engagement or education components. Outreach strengthens competitiveness.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage archaeological collections responsibly and follow federal protocols.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing work on archaeological sites less than 100 years old. Submitting applications from ineligible entities like for-profits or Public Lands Corps programs. Failing to clearly align projects with U.S. Interior priorities or Lincoln County conservation goals.
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