The Bureau of Land Management has funding for projects that maintain and improve public lands across western Oregon.
BLM officials are encouraging individuals, organizations and local governments to submit funding applications for consideration.
The public funding is available through Title 2 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Proposed projects must improve existing infrastructure, enhance forest ecosystems, or restore and improve land health and water quality.
Projects must benefit and Oregon and California Grant lands and resources. O&C lands are spread across 18 western Oregon counties.
Roseburg BLM District Manager Heather Whitman said Title 2 funds are used to make investments in public lands and create employment opportunities. She said these projects improve cooperative relationships among those who use and care for public lands.
The application forms, criteria and instructions are available at "grants.gov." All applications are due by April 2nd.
In the Medford BLM District, contact Amanda Huffman for more information at "ahuffman@blm.gov" or by calling (541)-618-2487.
