The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Wyoming offers this grant, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), to enhance recreation and visitor services on its managed lands. This grant is for projects improving public access, maintaining existing recreational infrastructure, and developing new facilities for visitors. It targets proposals that boost the quality of outdoor experiences, conserve natural resources, and promote responsible land use across Wyoming’s landscapes. Eligible projects may include trail maintenance, campground and visitor center upgrades, and sustainable tourism initiatives. This funding is crucial for ensuring the long-term enjoyment and accessibility of Wyoming’s natural treasures, aligning with the BLM’s mission to manage public lands for multiple uses. The application deadline for this opportunity was April 12, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346009
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00184 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Recreation and Visitor Services |
| 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 11, 2023, through April 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 11, 2023, through April 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring 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 "hire" 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346009 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00184 Wyoming FOA Recreation-Visitor Services.pdf
Folder 346009 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L23AS00184 Recreation Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Folder 346009 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L23AS00184 Recreation Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leona B. Parker lparker@blm.gov Email: lparker@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L23AS00184 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Recreation and Visitor Services | PKG00279853 | Feb 11, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346009 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346009 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346009 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346009 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346009 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346009 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346009 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346009 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346009 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346009 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346009 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346009 SF424B-1.1.pdf