The Bureau of Land Management is offering a grant through The Metro partnership to enhance public education and appreciation of public lands in Oregon. The grant supports programs like Urban Nature Overnights and Zoo Animal Presenters to introduce underserved youth to the outdoors and provide employment and leadership training for at-risk teens. The goal is to increase awareness of recreational opportunities, outdoor skills, conservation ethics, and natural resource preservation. This grant aims to foster youth engagement, education, stewardship, and employment in the Salem District of Oregon.
Opportunity ID: 276500
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L15AS00119 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM OR/WA – Public Awareness Campaign, Education and Outreach, Salem District, Oregon |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 11, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 10, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The BLM has partnered with The Metro (The Oregon Zoo) for the last 15 years for the purpose of enhancing public education opportunities and fostering a greater appreciation of public lands and their resources through a variety of programs and exhibits under the umbrella of “The Great Northwest Project.” Specifically, the BLM has helped sponsor and deliver the Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenters (ZAP) Programs, introducing underserved youth to the outdoors and providing meaningful employment and leadership training to underserved, at-risk teens.
The objective is to increase awareness of recreational opportunities on public lands, encourage the development of outdoor skills and conservation ethics, and educate the public about natural resources and the importance of preserving and protecting them. Additionally, the project will contribute to youth engagement, education, stewardship, and employment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226
j1clark@blm.gov Email:j1clark@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 276500 Full Announcement-1 -> l15as00119 public awareness campaign education and outreach.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226 j1clark@blm.gov Email: j1clark@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00216840 | May 11, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276500 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
276500 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
276500 Project-1.0.pdf
276500 Budget-1.1.pdf
276500 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
276500 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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