FY26 Bureau of Land Management Forest and Woodlands Resource Management - Bureau Wide

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering grants of $50,000 to $1,000,000 for forest and woodland resource management projects across public lands in the United States. This funding round supports up to 10 awards for work that promotes forest health, fire resiliency, and sustainable timber production. The program is part of the FY26 budget cycle and aligns with Executive Order 14225 on expanding American timber production and Section 50301 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Projects funded under this grant will focus on practical on-the-ground work: planting trees, thinning forests, reducing wildfire fuel loads, and recovering areas damaged by insects, disease, or fire. Grantees may also handle planning work like NEPA analysis, Endangered Species Act clearances, and cultural resource reviews. The goal is to keep public forests and woodlands healthy while supporting the timber industry and bioenergy production. The BLM manages over 245 million acres of public land, mostly in the western United States. It is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior and oversees grazing, mining, recreation, and conservation on federal lands. This grant program is one piece of that broader mission, aimed specifically at keeping forests and woodlands productive and resilient. Living and working in the United States comes with significant variation depending on location. Monthly living costs typically range from $1,200 to $2,200, covering housing, health insurance, and meals. Climate ranges from coastal to continental, and work culture varies by region. International applicants should note that F-1 visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week on-campus during academic terms and may apply for CPT or OPT for off-campus training.