The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado is offering this grant to provide valuable youth conservation opportunities on public lands. This initiative aims to engage young individuals in hands-on environmental stewardship throughout the state. This grant is for the purpose of funding projects that directly involve youth in critical conservation efforts. These efforts include ecological restoration, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and environmental education programs on BLM-managed lands. Participants will gain practical experience, develop skills, and contribute to the long-term health of Colorado’s public lands, empowering the next generation of conservationists.
Opportunity ID: 342574
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00382 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Colorado Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through September 19, 2022. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details. Please use Attachments A and B for project proposal and budget narrative. *Subject to available funds. Applications may be funded in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, due to end of fiscal year deadlines. Open from July 19, 2022 through September 19, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through September 19, 2022. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details. Please use Attachments A and B for project proposal and budget narrative. *Subject to available funds. Applications may be funded in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, due to end of fiscal year deadlines. Open from July 19, 2022 through September 19, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is open to any qualified youth conservation corps established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a qualified nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer multiple-use conservation projects. Conservation projects must focus on providing employment, education, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents (between ages 16 and 30 inclusive and veterans up to age 35 inclusive) recruited from local and surrounding communities to assist with projects on public lands. No other entities are eligible to respond. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c) (3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.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:Is capable of offering meaningful, fulltime, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, and veterans up to age 35 in a natural or cultural resource setting;Provides participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; andProvides participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Colorado Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 342574 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L22AS00382 final.pdf
Folder 342574 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Mini Announcement for Youth Projects UCR Womens Fire Crew.pdf
Folder 342574 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 342574 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Mini Announcement CO AIM Youth NOFO FY2022 20220615.pdf
Folder 342574 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Mini Announcement for Youth Projects_MCNCADENCAFY22.pdf
Folder 342574 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.243 Attach-ment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L22AS00382 | Bureau of Land Management Colorado Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00276110 | Jul 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342574 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
342574 SF424A-1.0.pdf
342574 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
342574 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
342574 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342574 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
342574 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
342574 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
342574 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
342574 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
342574 SF424D-1.1.pdf
342574 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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