The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management California is offering this grant to enhance and expand recreation and visitor services across public lands in California. This program, supported by IIJA/IRA funding, aims to improve visitor experiences, maintain and upgrade recreational facilities, and ensure sustainable access to natural spaces. The grant is specifically designed to support initiatives that strengthen infrastructure for outdoor activities, protect natural resources, and provide essential services for visitors enjoying California’s diverse landscapes managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This funding opportunity is crucial for fostering responsible recreation and preserving the ecological integrity of these vital public areas for current and future generations.
Opportunity ID: 351284
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00154 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services Program |
| 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: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Application are due on February 2, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Application are due on February 2, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 01, 2029 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education 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 Special district governments |
| 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.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner’s Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351284 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00154 Recreation NOFO FY24.pdf
Folder 351284 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351284 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thelma Mosley tmosley@blm.gov Email: tmosley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00154 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00284005 | Dec 04, 2023 | Feb 02, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351284 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351284 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351284 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351284 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351284 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351284 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351284 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351284 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351284 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351284 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351284 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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