This grant is for the purpose of supporting the Bureau of Land Management’s Nevada Youth and Conservation Corps program for Fiscal Year 2023, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The initiative aims to engage young people in vital conservation and outdoor recreation projects across Nevada. Activities may include trail maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and other land management efforts that benefit public lands. This program provides valuable job training, skill development, and educational opportunities for participants, fostering a new generation of conservation stewards. The grant seeks to strengthen community engagement, promote environmental stewardship, and contribute to the long-term health and sustainability of Nevada’s natural resources. It is designed to enhance infrastructure and ecological resilience through hands-on conservation work.
Opportunity ID: 346252
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00144 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada Youth and Conservation Corps. |
| 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: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details.Open from February 21, 2023 through April 24, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details.Open from February 21, 2023 through April 24, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $870,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does support entities recruiting 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 "recruit" 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: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada Youth and Conservation Corps. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MICHELLE EIS
MEIS@BLM.GOV Email:MEIS@BLM.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346252 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO_L23AS00144.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> EKDO IYSC Ancestral Landscape Restoration Project.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Arrow Canyon Mini Announcement for Youth Projects.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Muddy River Mini Announcement for Youth Projects.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 346252 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> RRNCA Park Ranger Mini Announcement for Youth Projects.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | MICHELLE EIS MEIS@BLM.GOV Email: MEIS@BLM.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L23AS00144 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada Youth and Conservation Corps. | PKG00280004 | Feb 21, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346252 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346252 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346252 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346252 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346252 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346252 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346252 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346252 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346252 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346252 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346252 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346252 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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