This grant is for the purpose of supporting the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota’s Youth and Conservation Corps programs. Offered by the Department of the Interior, this funding initiative, rooted in the FY23 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), aims to engage young people in vital conservation efforts across Montana and Dakota. The program focuses on natural resource management, land stewardship, and community service through hands-on projects on public lands. It provides valuable work experience, fosters environmental ethics, and contributes to the maintenance and improvement of areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This grant empowers the next generation of conservationists and enhances ecological health through practical involvement in land management. The application period for this specific opportunity concluded on April 20, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346524
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Youth and Conservation Corps. for Montana/Dakota |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 1, 2023 through May 5, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 21, 2023 through April 20, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Youth Conservation Corps |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Add mini announcements. | Mar 21, 2023 | |
| Added mini annoucements. | Mar 01, 2023 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Youth and Conservation Corps. for Montana/Dakota |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 1, 2023 through May 5, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 21, 2023 through April 20, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Youth Conservation Corps |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Youth and Conservation Corps. for Montana/Dakota |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 16, 2023 through April 17, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Youth Conservation Corps |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Youth and Conservation Corps. for Montana/Dakota |
| 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: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 1, 2023 through May 5, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $975,000 |
| Award Floor: | $195,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Youth Conservation Corps |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth Internship Proposal – MT-DK BLM Geology.pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth Internship Proposal – Dillion Field Office_Mulitple Projects.pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Youth Conservation.pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00269.pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative (2).pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth Internship Proposal – Tribal College_Native Youth.pdf
Folder 346524 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Announcement for Youth Project Malta Field Office Recreation – T.Bain.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joy Grooms jgrooms@blm.gov Email: jgrooms@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L23AS00269 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Youth and Conservation Corps. for Montana/Dakota | PKG00280577 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346524 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346524 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346524 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346524 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346524 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346524 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346524 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346524 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346524 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346524 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346524 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346524 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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