The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming offered this grant for youth engagement in public lands conservation. Its primary purpose was funding hazardous fuels reduction projects in Wyoming’s Wind River Bighorn area. This initiative provided young participants hands-on experience in natural resource management, teaching skills in wildfire prevention and ecosystem health. Through these programs, youth contributed directly to enhancing public land safety and resilience. The grant emphasized applying conservation techniques to mitigate wildfire risks and ensure healthy landscapes. This opportunity closed on April 18, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 338090
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00218 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming 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 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through April 18, 2022. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide: |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through April 18, 2022. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide: |
| Archive Date: | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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: | WY Wind River Bighorn DO Haz Fuels – Youth |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 338090 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA WY L22AS00218 Youth Conservation.pdf
Folder 338090 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00218 15.243 Attach-ment A Project Proposal.pdf
Folder 338090 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00218 Wind River Bighorn DO HAZ Fuels Mini Announcement.pdf
Folder 338090 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00218 Youth Attach-ment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leona B. Parker lparker@blm.gov Email: lparker@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L22AS00218 | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00272073 | Feb 15, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338090 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
338090 SF424A-1.0.pdf
338090 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
338090 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
338090 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
338090 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
338090 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
338090 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
338090 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
338090 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
338090 SF424D-1.1.pdf
338090 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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