Bureau of Land Management

Description

The Colorado State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks to develop partnerships that improve access to and use of heritage resources and that promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in a manner that meets U.S. Department of Interior priorities and Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Program goals. The Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Resources Management Program achieves these goals by: - Protecting and preserving cultural heritage and paleontological resources for the benefit of future generations;- Improving professional and/or public understanding of the nation's cultural and natural history;- Providing educational, recreational, and economic opportunities for local communities and the public;- Increasing American Indian access to locations and natural resources important to traditional cultural practices and beliefs; and- Managing heritage resource collections and associated records to appropriate standards, and providing access to the public and American Indians.For more information on how to apply, please visit www.grants.gov to download the full announcement, instructions, and application package.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Eleni Sarris (303) 239-3908 <br/>esarris@blm.gov
esarris@blm.gov