The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Utah is offering this grant to enhance recreation and visitor services across its managed lands, likely leveraging funds from the IIJA. This grant is specifically designed to support projects that improve public access, maintain and upgrade recreational facilities, and protect the natural and cultural resources vital to outdoor experiences within Utah. Eligible initiatives could include infrastructure improvements for trails, campgrounds, and visitor centers, development of new recreational opportunities, and programs that promote responsible land stewardship and visitor safety. The aim is to create sustainable and enjoyable experiences for all users of BLM lands. The application closing date for this opportunity is April 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345970
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00220 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Utah Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rachelle Bruse
rbruse@blm.gov Email:rbruse@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 345970 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_L23AS00220.pdf
Folder 345970 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 345970 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rachelle Bruse rbruse@blm.gov Email: rbruse@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L23AS00220 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00279815 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345970 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345970 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345970 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345970 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345970 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345970 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345970 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345970 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345970 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345970 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345970 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345970 SF424B-1.1.pdf