This grant, offered by BLM OR-WA, is designed to connect youth and families with the natural world. The primary purpose is to provide enriching, hands-on environmental educational experiences through diverse outdoor programs and field classrooms. Working collaboratively with schools and various youth-focused nonprofit organizations, this initiative aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of natural resource management and land stewardship. Participants will gain invaluable academic, experiential, and environmental knowledge, empowering them to become responsible stewards of our natural heritage. This opportunity ensures young individuals have direct engagement with their environment, promoting a lifelong connection to nature and a commitment to conservation. The grant seeks to cultivate the next generation of environmental enthusiasts and stewards.
Opportunity ID: 118213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00247 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM OR-WA: Youth Environmental Education Opportunities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 14, 2012 This funding opportunity will encompass Fiscal Year 2011-2012 activities, with awards made as funding is available. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 14, 2012 This funding opportunity will encompass Fiscal Year 2011-2012 activities, with awards made as funding is available. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The objective of this funding opportunity is to provide youth the opportunity to connect with the natural world by participating in hands-on environmental educational experiences through outdoor programs and field classrooms to youth and families, working in conjunction with a variety of schools and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations. These experiences will provide academic, experiential, and environmental education opportunities in order for youth and families to gain a better understanding and appreciation of natural resource management objectives and stewardship of the land. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamella Sterling, Grants Management Officer, 503-808-6221
psterlin@blm.gov Email:psterlin@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 118213 Full Announcement-1 -> l11as00247 rfa youth env ed_2011-2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pamella Sterling, Grants Management Officer, 503-808-6221 psterlin@blm.gov Email: psterlin@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00075270 | Aug 29, 2011 | Sep 14, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
118213 SF424-2.0.pdf
118213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
118213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
118213 Budget-1.1.pdf
118213 Project-1.1.pdf
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