Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00202
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA CESU California Youth Summits" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2015 and posted on Jul 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "BLM CA CESU California Youth Summits" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00202) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Office effort to support and expand a series of Youth Summits aimed at young adults who are working in, or exploring, natural resource management and closely related fields. Building on three years of prior work in which BLM California sponsored four Youth Summits, the program is centered on helping young people understand and access career pathways with BLM and other land management agencies, while strengthening the broader network of partners who help train and connect youth to outdoor and conservation careers.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient is expected to work closely and collaboratively with BLM rather than operate independently. The core role of the recipient is to assist BLM California in identifying practical ways to strengthen and expand partnerships with conservation organizations that serve young people, as well as with colleges and universities and other academic institutions. These partnerships are expected to align with the "Educate, Engage, and Employ" goals from the BLM Washington Youth Strategy, which emphasizes helping youth gain knowledge, build real-world connections to public lands and conservation work, and access employment or career-entry opportunities in natural resources.
A key theme in the announcement is broadening participation and deepening connections between young people and the outdoors across all communities. The opportunity ties into then-Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell's initiative to inspire millions of young people to "Play, Learn, Serve and Work" outdoors. In practice, this framing signals that the Youth Summits are not just informational events, but part of a larger national push to increase outdoor engagement, service, and workforce development on public lands. The announcement specifically stresses the importance of reaching young people from every ethnic background and community, highlighting inclusion and equitable access as central program values.
The opportunity anticipates one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $450,000. The award ceiling is $450,000 and the award floor is $500, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the expectation that an academic partner (likely within the California CESU network) will have the capacity to coordinate programming, convene partners, and support youth-focused workforce and education initiatives.
The notice also makes clear that the recipient must already have prior knowledge of how the Youth Summits operate. That requirement suggests BLM is looking for a partner that can step in quickly with minimal ramp-up time, understands the history and structure of the summits, and can contribute immediately to improving implementation, partner coordination, and strategic expansion. The original posting date was July 1, 2015, with a closing date of September 1, 2015, and the announcement was later archived on December 31, 2020. For additional details, applicants were directed to Grants.gov and provided a BLM grants management contact (Leona B. Parker, GMO) for access issues and administrative questions.
FAQs: BLM CA CESU California Youth Summits (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00202)
What is the "BLM CA CESU California Youth Summits" grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Office effort to support and expand a series of Youth Summits focused on young adults who are working in, or exploring, natural resource management and closely related fields.
What is the main purpose of the Youth Summits supported by this award?
The summits are intended to help young people understand and access career pathways with BLM and other land management agencies, while also strengthening the network of partners that train, mentor, and connect youth to outdoor and conservation careers.
How does this opportunity build on prior work?
The program builds on three years of prior work in which BLM California sponsored four Youth Summits. The opportunity is framed as an expansion and strengthening effort rather than a brand-new concept.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This means the recipient is expected to work closely and collaboratively with BLM (rather than operating independently) to carry out the work.
What is the recipient expected to do under the cooperative agreement?
The core role described in the notice is to assist BLM California in identifying practical ways to strengthen and expand partnerships with conservation organizations that serve young people, as well as with colleges, universities, and other academic institutions.
What kinds of partnerships are emphasized in the announcement?
The opportunity highlights partnerships with (1) conservation organizations that serve young people and (2) colleges, universities, and other academic institutions. The focus is on building a stronger partner network around youth training, engagement, and career connections.
What goals should the partnerships and activities align with?
The partnerships are expected to align with the BLM Washington Youth Strategy goals of "Educate, Engage, and Employ," emphasizing youth learning, real-world connections to public lands and conservation work, and access to employment or career-entry opportunities in natural resources.
Does the opportunity emphasize inclusion or broadening participation?
Yes. A central theme is broadening participation and deepening connections between young people and the outdoors across all communities. The notice stresses reaching young people from every ethnic background and community and highlights inclusion and equitable access as core values.
How does this opportunity connect to broader Department of the Interior priorities mentioned in the notice?
The announcement ties the Youth Summits to then-Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell's initiative to inspire millions of young people to "Play, Learn, Serve and Work" outdoors, signaling that the summits are part of a broader national push for outdoor engagement, service, and workforce development on public lands.
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $450,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $450,000 and the award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.225, identified as Recreation Resource Management.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why are eligible applicants limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education?
The notice reflects an expectation that an academic partner, likely within the California CESU network, will have the capacity to coordinate programming, convene partners, and support youth-focused workforce and education initiatives.
Is there any special experience or background the recipient is expected to have?
Yes. The notice indicates the recipient must already have prior knowledge of how the Youth Summits operate, suggesting BLM is seeking a partner that can step in quickly with minimal ramp-up time and contribute immediately to implementation improvements, partner coordination, and strategic expansion.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00202.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was July 1, 2015, and the closing date was September 1, 2015.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on December 31, 2020.
Where were applicants directed to get additional details or apply?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who was listed as the BLM grants management contact for access issues and administrative questions?
The notice provided a BLM grants management contact: Leona B. Parker (GMO), for access issues and administrative questions.
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