The BLM-UT is offering this grant to engage youth aged 16 to 25 in meaningful conservation projects and introduce them to careers within the Bureau of Land Management. This initiative aims to enhance participants’ classroom learning through practical experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of public lands and their natural and cultural resources. The grant supports various conservation activities, including rehabilitation, restoration, environmental field studies, and research in areas like public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Its purpose is to provide young individuals with opportunities to gain valuable experience, develop ecological literacy, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Participants will become advocates for public lands and service.
Opportunity ID: 146454
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program -BLM-UT Youth Initiative FY2012 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2012 Applications will be downloaded March 30, April 30, May 31, and June 30, 2012. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2012 Applications will be downloaded March 30, April 30, May 31, and June 30, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $323,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | The term qualified youth or conservation corps means any program established by a State or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization that (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah has Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth ages 16 to 25 year of age to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nations natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life long advocates for those values. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 146454 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 blm utah – youth initiative program rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 maria_gochis@blm.gov Email: maria_gochis@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00099710 | Feb 24, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
146454 SF424-2.0.pdf
146454 SF424A-1.0.pdf
146454 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
146454 Budget-1.1.pdf
146454 Project-1.1.pdf
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