Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00180
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Statewide NLCS Youth Corps Team CDD" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM CA Statewide NLCS Youth Corps Team CDD" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00180) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California funding announcement intended to support a statewide youth corps team focused on hands-on conservation work across BLM-managed public lands in California. The project sits within the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) mission area and is designed to place youth crews in the field to help BLM staff accomplish practical natural resource management and recreation-related improvements. In plain terms, the program funds a partner organization to recruit, train, and deploy youth crews who will complete on-the-ground projects that protect, restore, and improve public lands while also giving participants meaningful work experience in conservation careers.
The scope of work is broad and operational, emphasizing tangible field outcomes. Youth corps teams are expected to assist with conservation and restoration efforts, trail construction, and trail maintenance, along with other natural resource management projects that BLM California identifies as priorities. The work is statewide and may occur at any BLM field office throughout California, which implies a wide geographic reach and the likelihood of multiple project sites over the course of the agreement. The announcement also notes that projects may occur on other public lands in addition to BLM lands, which suggests coordination with other land managers when beneficial to resource objectives or recreation management.
The types of locations where crews may be deployed are specifically described to reflect the diversity of BLM California’s managed areas. Potential work sites include off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation areas, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs), habitat management areas, desert wildlife management areas, special or extensive recreation management areas, developed recreation sites, and other public lands administered by BLM California. This list signals that projects can range from habitat and wildlife-oriented restoration to recreation infrastructure and visitor-use management, depending on site needs. It also indicates that the crews may support both ecological goals (like habitat protection and restoration) and public access goals (like improving trail systems and recreation facilities).
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management," and falls under the "Natural Resources" funding activity category. A cooperative agreement generally means BLM anticipates substantial involvement in project oversight, coordination, and technical direction, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement. Only one award is expected, making the opportunity essentially a single statewide partner selection rather than multiple smaller awards. The funding level is significant, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $500,000, indicating BLM expected proposals to fall within that range depending on the scale, crew capacity, and project plan.
Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to propose non-federal contributions (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full announcement terms) as part of the overall project budget. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). That eligibility requirement points toward conservation corps organizations and similar nonprofits with established experience in youth workforce development, field crew management, safety compliance, and coordination with land management agencies.
The timeline information shows the opportunity was posted and created on June 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2015. It was later archived on December 30, 2019, meaning it is no longer open, but the details remain useful as a reference for similar BLM youth corps or NLCS partnership opportunities. The listing directs applicants to Grants.gov for full announcement materials and application instructions. For questions or difficulty accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a statewide partnership investment to expand BLM California’s capacity to complete priority field work by funding a nonprofit-run youth corps program. The emphasis is on getting trained crews into the field to complete conservation and recreation management projects across varied landscapes and management designations, while simultaneously supporting youth employment, skills development, and exposure to natural resource careers through structured, supervised service work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA Statewide NLCS Youth Corps Team CDD."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00180.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support a statewide youth corps team that performs hands-on conservation work across BLM-managed public lands in California. The funded partner would recruit, train, and deploy youth crews to complete practical on-the-ground projects that support BLM field priorities.
What mission area does the project fall under?
The project is within the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) mission area.
What kinds of work would the youth corps teams be expected to do?
The scope is operational and focused on tangible field outcomes. Youth corps teams are expected to assist with conservation and restoration efforts, trail construction, trail maintenance, and other natural resource management projects identified as priorities by BLM California.
Is the work limited only to BLM lands?
No. While the focus is on BLM-managed public lands in California, the announcement notes projects may also occur on other public lands in addition to BLM lands, suggesting coordination with other land managers when helpful for resource or recreation objectives.
Where in California would the work take place?
The work is described as statewide and may occur at any BLM field office throughout California, which implies multiple possible project sites over the course of the agreement.
What types of locations might crews be deployed to?
Potential work sites include off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation areas, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs), habitat management areas, desert wildlife management areas, special or extensive recreation management areas, developed recreation sites, and other public lands administered by BLM California.
Does the opportunity emphasize conservation, recreation, or both?
Both. The listed work sites and project types indicate crews may support ecological goals (such as habitat protection and restoration) and public access goals (such as improving trail systems and recreation facilities), depending on site needs.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement generally means BLM anticipates substantial involvement in project oversight, coordination, and technical direction, rather than providing funding with minimal federal engagement.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is "Natural Resources."
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected, indicating a single statewide partner selection rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $500,000, meaning proposals were expected to fall within that range depending on the scale, crew capacity, and project plan.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to propose non-federal contributions as part of the overall project budget.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations does the eligibility requirement suggest are a fit?
Based on the eligibility and project description, the opportunity appears aimed at conservation corps organizations and similar nonprofits experienced in youth workforce development, field crew management, safety compliance, and coordination with land management agencies.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on June 23, 2015. The original and current closing date was August 22, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on December 30, 2019, and is no longer open.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement materials and application instructions.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number is 530-252-5338.
What is the email address for the listed contact?
The email address is lparker@blm.gov.
In simple terms, what would the funded partner organization do?
The partner would run a statewide youth corps program for BLM California by recruiting, training, and deploying youth crews to complete conservation, restoration, and recreation-related field projects that help BLM staff accomplish priority work across diverse public land sites.
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