The Bureau of Land Management in Utah is offering the Youth Initiative Grant to support youth organizations and conservation corps in introducing young individuals aged 16 to 25 to careers in BLM. The grant aims to engage youth in conservation projects, enhancing their learning experience, and exposing them to natural and cultural resources. By participating in public land restoration, forestry, and trail work, participants will develop a deeper appreciation for public lands and the importance of environmental conservation. This grant opportunity closes on June 30, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 146454
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | L12AS00032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Youth Program -BLM-UT Youth Initiative FY2012 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 323,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | 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 has Youth funding available to work with youth organizations and conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth ages 16 to 25 year of age 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, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00099710 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Maria Gochis |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00099710 | Feb 24, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | View | Maria Gochis | Organization and Individual Applicants |