The BLM and FS are offering a grant to promote the connection of children to nature and enhance relationships among communities and Federal lands. The grant aims to provide funding for schools, create employment opportunities through infrastructure projects, and improve land health and water quality. The focus is on improving stewardship objectives, forest ecosystems, and cooperative relationships. This grant opportunity aligns with the intent and purpose of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, fostering a sustainable connection between people and Federal lands. Closing date: Aug 29, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 260590
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L14AS00282 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM OR-WA Connecting Kids to Nature and Find Your Niche in Nature |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.234 — Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,336 |
| Award Ceiling: | $11,336 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000, Public Law 106-393 (16 U.S.C. 500) as extended by Public Law 110-28, the Iraq Accountability appropriations Act of 2007, as amended and reauthorized by Public Law 110-343, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and as extended by Public Law 112-141, and as reauthorized by Public Law 113-40, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013. This legislation authorizes the BLM and FS to: 1) Promote the stabilization of payments to counties to provide funding for schools and roads as a supplement to other available funds; 2) Create additional employment opportunities through, projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems and restore and improve land health and water quality; 3) Improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for Federal Lands and the agencies that manage these lands. Therefore, providing funding for schools and improving relationships among people who will use Federal lands meets the intent and purpose of the Act. |
| 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:
Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226
j1clark@blm.gov Email:j1clark@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 260590 Full Announcement-1 -> L14AS00282 Connecting Kids to Nature.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226 j1clark@blm.gov Email: j1clark@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.234 | PKG00202020 | Jul 30, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
260590 SF424-2.0.pdf
260590 Project-1.1.pdf
260590 Budget-1.1.pdf
260590 SF424A-1.0.pdf
260590 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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