The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Utah is offering this grant to advance its Recreation and Visitor Services Program. This funding opportunity, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is designed to enhance recreational opportunities and improve visitor experiences across public lands managed by the BLM in Utah. The grant is for projects that promote sustainable outdoor recreation, maintain vital visitor infrastructure, and conserve natural and cultural resources. Initiatives may include developing new trails, upgrading facilities, implementing interpretive programs, improving public access, and fostering responsible land stewardship. The aim is to ensure high-quality recreational access for all visitors while protecting Utah’s unique landscapes. The application deadline is April 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352516
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00272 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah 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: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2023 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2023 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Independent school districts Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township 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 Utah Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 352516 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00272.pdf
Folder 352516 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352516 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00272 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00284952 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352516 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352516 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352516 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352516 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352516 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352516 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352516 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352516 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352516 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352516 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352516 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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