The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the Montana/Dakotas region is offering a specialized grant to support Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. This grant is designed to facilitate and fund initiatives that engage young people in meaningful conservation activities and projects across public land areas managed by the BLM within Montana and the Dakotas. The primary purpose of this grant is to foster environmental stewardship, provide practical experience in conservation, and encourage the next generation’s involvement in protecting and enhancing natural resources. This funding opportunity is dedicated to creating impactful experiences for youth, aligning with the BLM’s mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands. Applications for this program closed on August 31, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 339592
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00313 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas 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: | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through August 31, 2022. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as additional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects, then provide: |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through August 31, 2022. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as additional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects, then provide: |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $591,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Independent school districts County governments Special district governments 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) |
| 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 339592 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FINAL NOFO Youth L22AS00313.pdf
Folder 339592 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00313 03 (M) 15.243 Attach-ment A.pdf
Folder 339592 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00313 Attach-ment B Budget Narrative (2).pdf
Folder 339592 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00313 UMRBNM Lewistown FO Youth Projects Close May 18 2022 5pm ET.pdf
Folder 339592 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L22AS00313 Glasgow FO Youth Projects Close June 17 2022 5pm ET.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L22AS00313 | Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00273443 | Apr 18, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | View |
| 15.243 | PKG00273442 | Aug 31, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339592 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339592 SF424A-1.0.pdf
339592 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
339592 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339592 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 SF424D-1.1.pdf
339592 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
339592 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339592 SF424A-1.0.pdf
339592 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
339592 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339592 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
339592 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
339592 SF424D-1.1.pdf
339592 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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