The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Forestry Division (Division) is seeking proposals for Tribal Forestry & Fire Engagement and Facilitation Services to assist the Division with building capacity for tribal engagement across the state, strategic planning, coordination, and collaboration amongst Tribes, Pueblos and Nations in alignment with the State Tribal Collaboration Act, the Division’s 2020 Forest Action Plan and Shared Stewardship initiative.
Donor Name: Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
State: New Mexico
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/20/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
Grant Period
The contract period may extend from the date of contract approval by the General Services Department, Contracts Review Bureau (CRB) for a period not exceeding 48 months, including amendments.
Eligibility Criteria
This RFP is directed to individuals and entities who meet the following criteria. Minimum Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience working & engaging with Tribes/Nations/Pueblos of New Mexico and familiarity with how tribal governments are organized and function.
- Familiarity with concepts of tribal sovereignty and the role of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in wildland fire and forest & watershed management.
- Ability to engage in cross-boundary project planning and implementation.
- Strong facilitation and technical writing skills, with experience in public speaking, creating engaging meetings, developing meeting summaries, strategic plans, and implementation of roadmaps.
- Knowledge of New Mexico’s forest and watershed management challenges as they relate to Tribes/Nations/Pueblos and familiarity with the State Tribal Collaboration Act (STCA), Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA), Shared Stewardship, and the 2020 New Mexico Forest Action Plan.
For more information, visit EMNRD.
