The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is offering this grant to enhance and improve recreation and visitor services across its managed lands in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. This grant is specifically for projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and improving public recreational opportunities, facilities, and visitor experiences. The primary purpose of this funding is to support initiatives that promote safe, enjoyable, and sustainable access to public lands, ensuring high-quality recreational services for visitors. This includes projects related to trail maintenance, campsite improvements, interpretative programs, signage, and other activities that directly benefit the public’s interaction with the natural environment. Interested parties should note the closing date for applications was April 20, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 331638
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00319 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management New Mexico/Oklahoma/Kansas/Texas (NM) 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 19, 2021 through April 20, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 19, 2021 through April 20, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments 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 Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management (State) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sheri Dowley
sdowley@blm.gov Email:sdowley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification to the NOFO updates DOI priorities in Sections A2 and E1. Please ensure that your application meets the new priorities. | Mar 08, 2021 | |
| Feb 19, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00319 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management New Mexico/Oklahoma/Kansas/Texas (NM) 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 19, 2021 through April 20, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 19, 2021 through April 20, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments 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 Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management (State) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sheri Dowley
sdowley@blm.gov Email:sdowley@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00319 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management New Mexico/Oklahoma/Kansas/Texas (NM) 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 19, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 19, 2021 through April 20, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Special district governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management (State) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sheri Dowley
sdowley@blm.gov Email:sdowley@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 331638 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L21AS00319 Recreation NOFO.pdf
Folder 331638 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> L21AS00319 Revised with New Secretarial Priorities 3.5.2021.pdf
Folder 331638 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15 225 Recreation Attach-ments A and B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sheri Dowley sdowley@blm.gov Email: sdowley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L21AS00319 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management New Mexico/Oklahoma/Kansas/Texas (NM) Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00265566 | Mar 08, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331638 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331638 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331638 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
331638 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
331638 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331638 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331638 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
331638 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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