The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Idaho is offering a grant focused on enhancing Recreation and Visitor Services across Idaho’s public lands. This opportunity, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), aims to support initiatives that improve access, develop sustainable recreational facilities, and enrich the experience for visitors to BLM-managed areas. The grant’s purpose is to bolster local recreation economies and ensure the long-term enjoyment and stewardship of Idaho’s natural resources. Projects could include trail maintenance, new facility construction, interpretive program development, or other innovative solutions for outdoor recreation. Interested parties should prepare proposals that align with the Bureau’s commitment to public land management. The application deadline for this important grant is May 1, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346611
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00239 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho 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: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 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.Open from March 3, 2023 through May 1, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 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.Open from March 3, 2023 through May 1, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Nonprofits having 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 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 Idaho Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward “Brandon” Beckham
ebeckham@blm.gov Email:ebeckham@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 346611 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00239.pdf
Folder 346611 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM-Idaho_map.pdf
Folder 346611 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346611 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edward “Brandon” Beckham ebeckham@blm.gov Email: ebeckham@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L23AS00239 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00280332 | Mar 03, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346611 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346611 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346611 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346611 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346611 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346611 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346611 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346611 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346611 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346611 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346611 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346611 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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