This grant, provided by the Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming, is specifically for the purpose of engaging youth in crucial conservation efforts on public lands. It aims to offer young individuals hands-on experience in natural resource management, fostering environmental stewardship and leadership skills. Participants will undertake diverse conservation projects such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and invasive species removal, directly enhancing Wyoming’s public lands. This initiative seeks to cultivate a profound connection between youth and the natural environment, inspiring future conservationists and bolstering the region’s ecological health through practical experience.
Opportunity ID: 331543
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00318 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 16, 2021 through April 19, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 16, 2021 through April 19, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $11,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have 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 and 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 Wyoming Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment updates DOI priorities in Sections A2 and E1. Please ensure that your application meets the new priorities. | Mar 04, 2021 | |
| Feb 16, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00318 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 16, 2021 through April 19, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 16, 2021 through April 19, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $11,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have 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 and 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 Wyoming Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00318 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming 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 16, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Open from February 16, 2021 through April 19, 2021 Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $11,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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 and 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 Wyoming Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 331543 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L21AS00318 15.243 WY Youth Conservation.pdf
Folder 331543 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> L21AS00318 Revised WY Youth Conservation.pdf
Folder 331543 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Youth 15 243 Project Proposal and Budget A and B.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L21AS00318 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands | PKG00265448 | Feb 16, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331543 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331543 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331543 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
331543 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
331543 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331543 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331543 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
331543 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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