This grant is for empowering youth through direct engagement with public lands conservation and natural resource career development. The BLM-Utah offers funding to youth organizations and conservation corps to involve young individuals in vital conservation projects. Participants will gain hands-on experience, enhance their understanding of public lands, and develop an appreciation for natural and cultural resources. Projects include restoration, forestry, and trail work, with potential internships in diverse fields like archaeology, ecology, and wildlife. The program aims to foster ecological literacy, environmental stewardship, and a lasting interest in natural resource professions, encouraging participants to become lifelong advocates for public lands and service.
Opportunity ID: 75693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nation¿s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values.
They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Internships may include, but are not limited to, projects related to archeology, botany, ecology, national landscape conservation system lands, recreation, soils, water, and wildlife. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2011 | ||
| May 25, 2011 | ||
| May 25, 2011 | ||
| This modification changes "Opportunity Elgibility Information". | May 24, 2011 | |
| This modification changes "Opportunity Elgibility Information". | May 24, 2011 | |
| Mar 14, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nation¿s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values.
They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Internships may include, but are not limited to, projects related to archeology, botany, ecology, national landscape conservation system lands, recreation, soils, water, and wildlife. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nation¿s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values.
They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Internships may include, but are not limited to, projects related to archeology, botany, ecology, national landscape conservation system lands, recreation, soils, water, and wildlife. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nation¿s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values.
They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Internships may include, but are not limited to, projects related to archeology, botany, ecology, national landscape conservation system lands, recreation, soils, water, and wildlife. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nations natural, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values. They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Projects include: placement of route signs, trail head signs, informational kiosks; removing traces of illegal trails by raking out tracks, moving large rocks, boulders, dead and down tree limbs to block access to illegal routes; trail repair and trail maintenance which includes naturalizing of trails; installing fencing along trails and at campgrounds; cutting brush to define the established trail and or protect adjacent resources, filling ruts and holes; reducing wildfire risks; mitigating damage from insects, disease, and disasters, installing erosion control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Qualified youth or conservation corps. 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 (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nations natural, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values. They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Projects include: placement of route signs, trail head signs, informational kiosks; removing traces of illegal trails by raking out tracks, moving large rocks, boulders, dead and down tree limbs to block access to illegal routes; trail repair and trail maintenance which includes naturalizing of trails; installing fencing along trails and at campgrounds; cutting brush to define the established trail and or protect adjacent resources, filling ruts and holes; reducing wildfire risks; mitigating damage from insects, disease, and disasters, installing erosion control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Program – BLM-Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Utah BLMs Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth to careers in the BLM and accomplishing needed work. BLM is interested in working with youth to complete conservation projects that enhance the students classroom learning by providing them opportunities to gain experience, learn about public lands, further their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, and pique their interest in natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nations natural, recreational, and scenic treasures will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service, and are likely to become life-long advocates for those values.
They will be provided with education and work opportunities that provide comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, and trail work. Projects include: placement of route signs, trail head signs, informational kiosks; removing traces of illegal trails by raking out tracks, moving large rocks, boulders, dead and down tree limbs to block access to illegal routes; trail repair and trail maintenance which includes naturalizing of trails; installing fencing along trails and at campgrounds; cutting brush to define the established trail and or protect adjacent resources, filling ruts and holes; reducing wildfire risks; mitigating damage from insects, disease, and disasters, installing erosion control. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 75693 Full Announcement-2 -> amend youth program – blm-utah youth conservation corp projects rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email: maria_gochis@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00037890 | Mar 01, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
75693 SF424-2.0.pdf
75693 SF424A-1.0.pdf
75693 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
75693 Budget-1.1.pdf
75693 Project-1.1.pdf
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