The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering this grant to support the design, layout, and development of various recreation facilities and trails. This grant is for enhancing public access and enjoyment of outdoor spaces across California. Key objectives include creating new campgrounds, picnic areas, and staging areas, alongside establishing trailhead parking and new trail networks. A specific focus is on converting abandoned roads into usable trails, improving sustainability and access. Furthermore, the initiative encompasses the development and installation of essential infrastructure like vehicle barriers and comprehensive interpretive materials, including wayside exhibits, information kiosks, maps, and brochures, to enrich visitors’ experiences and understanding of natural areas. This vital program aims to expand and improve recreational opportunities for communities.
Opportunity ID: 47707
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-CA-RFA-09-2001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM CA AFO Recreation Facilities and Trails Design |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | This agreement objective is to work with BLM to design, layout, develope campgrounds, picnic areas, staging areas, trailhead parking areas, trails, including the conversion of abandoned roads to trails, various types of vehicle barriers and interpretive materials such as wayside exhibits, information kiosks, maps and brochures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Recipient shall be Non-Profit |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 47707 Full Announcement-1 -> blm-ca-rfa-09-2001 afo recreation facilities and trails design.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00012463 | Jun 01, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47707 SF424-2.0.pdf
47707 SF424A-1.0.pdf
47707 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
47707 Budget-1.1.pdf
47707 Project-1.1.pdf