The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is offering this grant to support youth conservation opportunities on public lands. This funding initiative is specifically designed to engage young individuals in meaningful environmental stewardship activities across Alaska’s vast landscapes. The grant is for projects that provide hands-on experience in conservation, land management, and outdoor recreation, fostering a deeper connection to nature. Its purpose is to cultivate the next generation of land stewards by promoting environmental education, skill development, and leadership among youth. The goal is to empower young people to contribute to the preservation and sustainable use of public lands, ensuring these vital resources thrive for future generations. This opportunity helps bridge the gap between youth and conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 337882
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 15, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $137,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $19,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Private 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: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy K Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purposes of this modification are: to extend the closing date of the NOFO to Friday, April 15, 2022 at 5PM EDT; to include a new Youth Project (Bird Cherry Youth Project AFO); and to augment the FY2022 Estimated Funding to $137,000.00. New related documents include: the add-on project; the amended project documents previously included; and the Revised Full Announcement. | Apr 08, 2022 | |
| No change. Glitch in GS did not push NOFO out to grants.gov | Feb 07, 2022 | |
| Feb 07, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 15, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $137,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $19,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Private 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: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy K Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $118,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy K Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2022 All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from February 3, 2022 through April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $118,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy K Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 337882 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L22AS00197 Full Announcement.pdf
Folder 337882 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> L22AS00197 Revised Full Announcement 4 7 2022.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth Intern for Recreation and Visitor Services Data and Analysis Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Steese NCA White Mountain Crews Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Steese NCA White Mountain Crews Project Description Mod 1.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Marion Creek Trail Crew Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Campbell Creek Science Center Environmental Education and Interpretation Project Description Mod 1.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Bird Cherry Youth Project_AFO Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth Intern for Recreation and Visitor Services Data and Analysis Project Description Mod 1.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Coldfoot Cabin Restoration and Mining Exhibit Project Description Mod 1.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Marion Creek Trail Crew Project Description Mod 1.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Campbell Creek Science Center Environmental Education and Interpretation Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Coldfoot Cabin Restoration and Mining Exhibit Project Description.pdf
Folder 337882 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attach-ment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy K Marshall amarshall@blm.gov Email: amarshall@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L22AS00197 | Bureau of Land Management Alaska Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00271955 | Feb 07, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337882 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337882 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337882 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
337882 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
337882 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337882 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337882 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337882 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
337882 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337882 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
337882 SF424D-1.1.pdf
337882 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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