The Bureau of Land Management Utah is offering this grant to support youth conservation opportunities on public lands. This grant is for the purpose of engaging young people in meaningful conservation and stewardship projects across Utah’s public lands. It aims to provide hands-on experience, foster environmental education, and develop valuable skills among youth participants. The initiative seeks to involve the next generation in activities that protect and enhance natural resources, preserve cultural heritage, and improve public access, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of these vital landscapes. This funding specifically targets programs that create impactful and educational experiences for youth in conservation.
Opportunity ID: 337996
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00216 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 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 11, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted in Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from February 11, 2022 through April 12, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted in Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from February 11, 2022 through April 12, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $365,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township 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 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 337996 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L22AS00216 15.243 BLM UT Youth Conservation Opportunities on Publc Lands Full Announcement.pdf
Folder 337996 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 337996 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM UT UTSO Intern Project.pdf
Folder 337996 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM UT CCFO Announcement Youth Crew Project.pdf
Folder 337996 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM UT CCDO Announcement Youth Intern Project.pdf
Folder 337996 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attach-ment A.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 | L22AS00216 | Bureau of Land Management Utah Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00272007 | Feb 11, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337996 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337996 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337996 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
337996 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
337996 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337996 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337996 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337996 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
337996 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337996 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
337996 SF424D-1.1.pdf
337996 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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