The Bureau of Land Management Alaska (BLM) is offering this grant to support youth conservation projects in collaboration with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps. The program provides employment, work experience, and promotes stewardship of public lands and natural resources. Closing date for applications is May 18, 2020. This grant aims to diversify the workforce and expose participants to cultural and natural resource issues faced by National Conservation Lands managers.
Opportunity ID: 324882
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L20AS00064 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2020 Alaska BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 Open from February 26, 2020 – April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ADT on April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2020 Open from February 26, 2020 – May 18, 2020. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ADT on May 18, 2020. Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $285,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands.
No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Bureau of Land Management Alaska (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish conservation projects for many years. This program¿s projects provide employment for participants and opportunities to learn about and gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management while promoting long-term interest in public lands stewardship and the BLM. The BLM Youth Program assists the BLM with diversifying the workforce while exposing participants to the complex cultural and natural resource issues faced by National Conservation Lands managers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Amy K. Marshall (907) 271-2816
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification is to extend the FOA Closing Date to 5-18-2020 due to challenges of COVID-19 | Apr 24, 2020 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L20AS00064 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2020 Alaska BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 Open from February 26, 2020 – April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ADT on April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2020 Open from February 26, 2020 – May 18, 2020. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ADT on May 18, 2020. Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $285,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands.
No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Bureau of Land Management Alaska (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish conservation projects for many years. This program¿s projects provide employment for participants and opportunities to learn about and gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management while promoting long-term interest in public lands stewardship and the BLM. The BLM Youth Program assists the BLM with diversifying the workforce while exposing participants to the complex cultural and natural resource issues faced by National Conservation Lands managers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Amy K. Marshall (907) 271-2816
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L20AS00064 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2020 Alaska BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 Open from February 26, 2020 – April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ADT on April 27, 2020. Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $285,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands.
No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Bureau of Land Management Alaska (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish conservation projects for many years. This program¿s projects provide employment for participants and opportunities to learn about and gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management while promoting long-term interest in public lands stewardship and the BLM. The BLM Youth Program assists the BLM with diversifying the workforce while exposing participants to the complex cultural and natural resource issues faced by National Conservation Lands managers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Amy K. Marshall (907) 271-2816
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 324882 Full Announcement-FY2020 Alaska BLM Youth FOA -> FY20 BLM Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Funding Opportunity Announcement Amended.pdf
Folder 324882 Full Announcement-FY2020 Alaska BLM Youth FOA -> FY2020 BLM Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Funding Opportunity Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Officer Amy K. Marshall (907) 271-2816 amarshall@blm.gov Email: amarshall@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | PKG00258596 | Feb 26, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324882 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324882 SF424B-1.1.pdf
324882 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324882 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
324882 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324882 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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