The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado office, is offering an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant. This grant is specifically for enhancing and improving recreation and visitor services across BLM-managed public lands within Colorado. The funding aims to support projects that boost public access, upgrade infrastructure and facilities, and enrich overall visitor experiences. Eligible initiatives may include trail development and maintenance, campground improvements, visitor center enhancements, and other programs that promote sustainable recreation and protect natural resources. This grant seeks to strengthen BLM Colorado’s capacity to manage and maintain its recreational assets, ensuring high-quality experiences for visitors. The deadline for applications is May 02, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346000
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00199 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through May 2, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extend close date, due to some users experiencing intermittent difficulty accessing Grants.gov. | Apr 11, 2023 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00199 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through May 2, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00199 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado 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 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346000 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00199.pdf
Folder 346000 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00199 MOD 1.pdf
Folder 346000 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346000 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C BLM_CO_Federal_Lands.pdf
Folder 346000 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L23AS00199 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00279843 | Apr 11, 2023 | May 02, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346000 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346000 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346000 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346000 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346000 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346000 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346000 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346000 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346000 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346000 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346000 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346000 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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