The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering this grant to support youth conservation opportunities on New Mexico’s public lands. This initiative aims to engage young individuals in environmental stewardship through hands-on projects like trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and invasive species removal. The grant’s purpose is to empower youth with practical outdoor skills and environmental education, fostering a deeper connection to public lands. Participants will contribute directly to the ecological health and sustainability of New Mexico’s diverse landscapes, ensuring these valuable natural resources are preserved and enhanced for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 339979
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management New Mexico 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: | May 03, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 03, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through June 2, 2022. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from May 3, 2022 through June 2, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2022 This program NOFO will remain open through June 2, 2022. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Open from May 3, 2022 through June 2, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,770,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district 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: | Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sheri Dowley
sdowley@blm.gov Email:sdowley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 339979 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L22AS00346 15.243 Full Announcement.pdf
Folder 339979 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 339979 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Crew Master Agreement Announcement.pdf
Folder 339979 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Intern Master Agreement Announcement.pdf
Folder 339979 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attach-ment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sheri Dowley sdowley@blm.gov Email: sdowley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L22AS00346 | Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00273915 | May 03, 2022 | Jun 02, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339979 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339979 SF424A-1.0.pdf
339979 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
339979 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
339979 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339979 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339979 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339979 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
339979 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
339979 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
339979 SF424D-1.1.pdf
339979 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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