The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management is offering this grant to engage young people in conservation on public lands. This grant is for fostering environmental stewardship and providing hands-on opportunities for youth to contribute to the health and sustainability of natural resources. Projects will create meaningful experiences in areas such as habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and outdoor education. Participants will gain valuable skills, develop a deeper appreciation for public lands, and become active contributors to conservation efforts, ensuring the long-term protection of these vital natural assets.
Opportunity ID: 333794
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00458 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NV Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from May 3, 2021 to July 3, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Open from May 3, 2021 to July 3, 2021Applications must be submitted in English.Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $405,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands. No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.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:Is capable of offering meaningful, fulltime, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, and veterans up to age 35 in a natural or cultural resource setting;Provides participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; andProvides participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: |
Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management [State] Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.blm.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Nicholson
lnicholson@blm.gov Email:lnicholson@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update closing date | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| May 25, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00458 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NV Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from May 3, 2021 to July 3, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Open from May 3, 2021 to July 3, 2021Applications must be submitted in English.Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $405,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands. No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.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:Is capable of offering meaningful, fulltime, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, and veterans up to age 35 in a natural or cultural resource setting;Provides participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; andProvides participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: |
Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management [State] Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.blm.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Nicholson
lnicholson@blm.gov Email:lnicholson@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00458 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NV Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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: | May 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from May 3, 2021 to July 3, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $405,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands. No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.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:Is capable of offering meaningful, fulltime, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, and veterans up to age 35 in a natural or cultural resource setting;Provides participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; andProvides participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management [State] Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.blm.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lisa Nicholson
lnicholson@blm.gov Email:lnicholson@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 333794 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L21AS00458.pdf
Folder 333794 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.243 Attach-ments A and B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lisa Nicholson lnicholson@blm.gov Email: lnicholson@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L21AS00458 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NV Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00268002 | May 25, 2021 | Jul 02, 2021 | View |
| PKG00268010 | Jul 02, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333794 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333794 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333794 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
333794 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
333794 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333794 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333794 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
333794 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
333794 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333794 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333794 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
333794 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
333794 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333794 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333794 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
333794 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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