This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management Idaho, is for creating impactful youth conservation opportunities on public lands. Leveraging funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this initiative aims to engage young individuals in critical conservation and stewardship activities. Projects supported by this grant may encompass a range of vital tasks, including ecological restoration, trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and other activities designed to protect and enhance Idaho’s natural resources. The program’s core purpose is to provide participants with valuable hands-on experience, cultivate a strong conservation ethic, and develop practical skills crucial for future careers in natural resource management. This effort ultimately contributes to the long-term health and sustainability of Idaho’s public lands, while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards.
Opportunity ID: 346610
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00246 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho 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: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through May 1, 2023. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.Open from March 3, 2023 through May 1, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through May 1, 2023. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.Open from March 3, 2023 through May 1, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled 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 support entities recruiting 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 "recruit" 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: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward “Brandon” Beckham
ebeckham@blm.gov Email:ebeckham@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346610 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00246.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM-Idaho_map.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Recreation Youth Projects_USFO_FY23.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> USFO_Natural Resources Youth OpportunityFY23_1.19.23.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> YouthFOA_2023_BoiseDistrict.pdf
Folder 346610 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.243 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edward “Brandon” Beckham ebeckham@blm.gov Email: ebeckham@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L23AS00246 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00280331 | Mar 03, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346610 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346610 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346610 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346610 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346610 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346610 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346610 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346610 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346610 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346610 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346610 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346610 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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