The Bureau of Land Management is offering a grant to non-profit organizations to enable under-resourced youth, urban youth, and youth with disabilities to engage in recreational activities on BLM public lands. This grant aims to promote outdoor experiences such as educational hikes, bird watching, camping, and more. By partnering with organizations experienced in working with diverse youth and federal land management agencies, the BLM aims to connect young people with nature, educate them on outdoor ethics, and introduce them to potential land management careers.
Opportunity ID: 283870
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L16AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-WO, Providing Access to Public Lands and Waters to Underserved Youth |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| 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: | BACKGROUND: The 245 million acres of BLM public lands offer visitors countless opportunities to pursue outdoor adventures, such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, all types of winter sports, and visiting natural and cultural heritage sites. But many Americans are not aware of these opportunities to connect with nature and still others have limited experience in the outdoors and are not comfortable pursuing recreational activities on their own. It is particularly challenging for youth in urban areas and those with disabilities to enjoy recreation experiences on BLM public lands. The BLM has a long tradition of working with partner organizations to ensure that young people from all backgrounds have opportunities to play, learn, serve, and work on public lands. For example, Wilderness Inquiry⿿s Canoemobile program has provided environmental education opportunities and Voyageur canoe rides to urban youth on waterways managed by the Department of the Interior, including the BLM. The BLM wants to continue to engage the next generation. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this financial assistance is to help non-profit organizations provide opportunities for under-resourced youth, including urban youth and youth with disabilities, to participate in the wide range of recreation opportunities available on BLM public lands. Recreational activities could include educational hikes, backpacking or horse packing trips, canoe or kayak trips, bird watching, and camping. Organizations should have a history of working with young people from diverse backgrounds and should have an understanding of non-traditional user needs and abilities. They should have experience working with federal land management agencies and with community partners, including schools, youth organizations, businesses, and foundations, to ensure broad community support and to expand opportunities for targeted audience to participate in recreational activities. Organizations should also share a commitment to the ultimate goal of promoting safe and responsible enjoyment of public lands and waters by all people. PUBLIC BENEFIT: The principal purpose of this project is to connect young people with the outdoors by providing opportunities for them to pursue recreational activities on BLM public lands. A particular focus will be placed on providing those opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds and from urban areas as well as youth with disabilities. This project serves several public purposes that have been designated as high priorities by the Secretary of the Interior⿿helping to connect youth with nature; educating them about outdoor ethics and natural resources, including treasured landscapes such as those of the National Landscape Conservation System; and introducing young people to land management careers. Public lands are to be accessed and enjoyed by ALL Americans. This financial assistance is intended to provide outreach, education, and access to young people who might otherwise not be able to enjoy recreational opportunities on public lands. As more citizens of diverse abilities and backgrounds come to enjoy the public lands, they will develop a better understanding of and appreciation for America’s Great Outdoors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | BLM-WO, Providing Access to Public Lands and Waters to Underserved Youth |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bert Ullrey
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 202-744-1847 Email:wullrey@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis deleted on Mon May 16 11:50:53 EDT 2016 | – |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L16AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-WO, Providing Access to Public Lands and Waters to Underserved Youth |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| 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: | BACKGROUND: The 245 million acres of BLM public lands offer visitors countless opportunities to pursue outdoor adventures, such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, birding and wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, all types of winter sports, and visiting natural and cultural heritage sites. But many Americans are not aware of these opportunities to connect with nature and still others have limited experience in the outdoors and are not comfortable pursuing recreational activities on their own. It is particularly challenging for youth in urban areas and those with disabilities to enjoy recreation experiences on BLM public lands. The BLM has a long tradition of working with partner organizations to ensure that young people from all backgrounds have opportunities to play, learn, serve, and work on public lands. For example, Wilderness Inquiry⿿s Canoemobile program has provided environmental education opportunities and Voyageur canoe rides to urban youth on waterways managed by the Department of the Interior, including the BLM. The BLM wants to continue to engage the next generation. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this financial assistance is to help non-profit organizations provide opportunities for under-resourced youth, including urban youth and youth with disabilities, to participate in the wide range of recreation opportunities available on BLM public lands. Recreational activities could include educational hikes, backpacking or horse packing trips, canoe or kayak trips, bird watching, and camping. Organizations should have a history of working with young people from diverse backgrounds and should have an understanding of non-traditional user needs and abilities. They should have experience working with federal land management agencies and with community partners, including schools, youth organizations, businesses, and foundations, to ensure broad community support and to expand opportunities for targeted audience to participate in recreational activities. Organizations should also share a commitment to the ultimate goal of promoting safe and responsible enjoyment of public lands and waters by all people. PUBLIC BENEFIT: The principal purpose of this project is to connect young people with the outdoors by providing opportunities for them to pursue recreational activities on BLM public lands. A particular focus will be placed on providing those opportunities for youth from diverse backgrounds and from urban areas as well as youth with disabilities. This project serves several public purposes that have been designated as high priorities by the Secretary of the Interior⿿helping to connect youth with nature; educating them about outdoor ethics and natural resources, including treasured landscapes such as those of the National Landscape Conservation System; and introducing young people to land management careers. Public lands are to be accessed and enjoyed by ALL Americans. This financial assistance is intended to provide outreach, education, and access to young people who might otherwise not be able to enjoy recreational opportunities on public lands. As more citizens of diverse abilities and backgrounds come to enjoy the public lands, they will develop a better understanding of and appreciation for America’s Great Outdoors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | BLM-WO, Providing Access to Public Lands and Waters to Underserved Youth |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bert Ullrey
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 202-744-1847 Email:wullrey@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 283870 Full Announcement-L16AS00116 -> L16AS00116 Non-Traditional Use (WO-FOA).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bert Ullrey Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 202-744-1847 Email: wullrey@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00223521 | May 16, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283870 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283870 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283870 SF424B-1.1.pdf
283870 Project-1.1.pdf
283870 Budget-1.1.pdf
283870 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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