The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (BLM NM) is offering this grant to support youth conservation opportunities on public lands within the state. This initiative aims to engage young individuals in vital conservation projects, providing them with invaluable hands-on experience and fostering a deep connection to natural resource management. This grant is specifically for the purpose of developing a new generation of environmental stewards and conservation leaders. Participants will undertake a variety of activities designed to enhance the ecological health, improve recreational access, and protect the significant cultural resources found on New Mexico’s public lands. The program seeks to offer practical skills and expose youth to potential career pathways in conservation, directly contributing to the long-term sustainability and public enjoyment of these crucial natural assets under BLM’s care.
Opportunity ID: 333410
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00463 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NM 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 07, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 07, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from May 7, 2021 through June 7, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from May 7, 2021 through June 7, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,470,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 NM 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 333410 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L21AS00463 Youth NOFO.pdf
Folder 333410 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15 243 Youth Attach-ments A and B.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 | L21AS00463 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00266968 | May 07, 2021 | Jun 07, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333410 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333410 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333410 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
333410 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
333410 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333410 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333410 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
333410 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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