The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah is offering this grant, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), to expand youth conservation opportunities across public lands within Utah. This initiative aims to engage young individuals in meaningful conservation projects, fostering a new generation of environmental stewards. Funds are intended to support hands-on experiences, skill development, and educational programs that contribute directly to the preservation and restoration of Utah’s valuable public lands. This grant is specifically for organizations and programs dedicated to empowering youth through direct participation in conservation efforts, promoting environmental literacy, and developing pathways for future careers in natural resource management. The goal is to enhance public land health while providing invaluable experiences for Utah’s youth.
Opportunity ID: 345975
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00247 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah 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: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications 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.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing date.Open from February 10, 2023, through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications 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.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing date.Open from February 10, 2023, through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $680,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education State governments 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 Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts |
| 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 Utah Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rachelle Bruse
rbruse@blm.gov Email:rbruse@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 345975 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_L23AS00247.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> CDC FO Crew Project – Dan Fletcher.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Canyon Country Youth Crew – Charles Fischer.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> SGFO Rec. Youth Intern – Dawna Ferris.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> KFO Youth Projects – Lisa Church.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> SGFO Biology-Recreation Youth Corp Crew Project Work_John Kellam.pdf
Folder 345975 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Vernal FO Youth Project – Jessica Farmer.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rachelle Bruse rbruse@blm.gov Email: rbruse@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L23AS00247 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00279820 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345975 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345975 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345975 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345975 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345975 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345975 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345975 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345975 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345975 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345975 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345975 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345975 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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