This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management California under the Department of the Interior, is dedicated to enhancing recreation and visitor services across California’s public lands. Funding derived from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will support projects aimed at improving visitor experiences, maintaining and upgrading recreational facilities, and ensuring sustainable access to natural and cultural resources. Initiatives may include trail maintenance, campground improvements, interpretive services, public safety measures, and conservation efforts that support outdoor recreation. The goal is to strengthen the infrastructure of California’s recreational lands, benefiting both local communities and visitors while preserving natural beauty and ecological health. Applications for this opportunity close on April 17, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346180
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00270 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due date.Open from February 16, 2023, through April 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due date.Open from February 16, 2023, through April 17, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments State governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346180 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00270 Recreation NOFO.pdf
Folder 346180 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346180 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thelma Mosley tmosley@blm.gov Email: tmosley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L23AS00270 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00279950 | Feb 16, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346180 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346180 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346180 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346180 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346180 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346180 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346180 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346180 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346180 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346180 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346180 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346180 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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