Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM ID NOI 09 1523

  • The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM ID BDO IYCC Take it Outside" 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 Aug 12, 2009 and posted on Aug 12, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:

The BLM ID BDO IYCC Take it Outside opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM ID NOI 09 1523) is a discretionary Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management funding notice that supports a small, targeted effort connected to youth conservation work in Idaho. The award is set up as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The program sits in the Natural Resources funding activity area and is tied to CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, reflecting the public lands and recreation stewardship focus behind the work.

The stated purpose of the agreement is straightforward: provide funding to hire and support a crew leader for the Idaho Youth Conservation Corps (IYCC) program in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Labor. The crew leader role is central to how the program functions because it is the on-the-ground supervisor who organizes daily operations, ensures safety and compliance, provides mentorship, and helps translate conservation tasks into real learning experiences. The broader program goal is to give disadvantaged youth structured opportunities to participate in public land management activities in a supervised environment where they can build job skills, work habits, and an understanding of conservation and stewardship. In practice, this kind of youth conservation corps model commonly involves project work such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species work, fencing or signage projects, campground or recreation site upkeep, and other hands-on tasks that improve or maintain public lands while also providing workforce development for participants.

Financially, the opportunity is very small in scale, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,500 and an expectation of a single award. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants because they are not required to provide non-federal funds or in-kind match to participate. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity as allowed by the announcement, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may exist in the full text of the notice on Grants.gov. That broad eligibility language suggests the agency was willing to consider a range of partners capable of administering or supporting the crew leader function, though the award design strongly implies close coordination with the Idaho Department of Labor and the established IYCC framework.

Timing is a notable feature of this posting because it moved quickly. It was posted on August 12, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2009, and later archived on September 14, 2009. That three-day application window indicates the opportunity may have been intended for a limited audience already positioned to apply, or it may have been tied to immediate seasonal staffing needs for youth crews. Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete electronic details, and a point of contact was provided for access issues: Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, reachable at mritacco@blm.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "BLM ID BDO IYCC Take it Outside." It is associated with Funding Opportunity Number BLM ID NOI 09 1523.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

This is a Department of the Interior opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?

The award is set up as a cooperative agreement. This typically means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project during the period of performance rather than simply providing pass-through funding.

What is the purpose of the award?

The stated purpose is to provide funding to hire and support a crew leader for the Idaho Youth Conservation Corps (IYCC) program in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Labor.

What does the crew leader do in the IYCC model described?

Based on the notice, the crew leader is the on-the-ground supervisor who organizes daily operations, ensures safety and compliance, provides mentorship, and helps turn conservation tasks into learning experiences for youth participants.

What broader goals does this project support?

The project supports structured opportunities for disadvantaged youth to participate in supervised public land management activities where they can build job skills, work habits, and an understanding of conservation and stewardship.

What types of activities might youth conservation crews work on under this kind of program?

The notice describes this as a youth conservation corps model commonly involving hands-on stewardship tasks such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species work, fencing or signage projects, campground or recreation site upkeep, and similar public land improvement activities.

What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?

The program sits in the Natural Resources funding activity area.

What CFDA program is this opportunity tied to?

It is tied to CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, reflecting the public lands and recreation stewardship focus described in the notice.

How much funding is available?

The estimated total funding amount is $4,500.

How many awards are expected?

The notice indicates an expectation of a single award.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity as allowed by the announcement, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full opportunity text on Grants.gov.

Does the opportunity suggest coordination with specific partners?

Yes. The purpose statement specifically references cooperation with the Idaho Department of Labor and support for the Idaho Youth Conservation Corps (IYCC) framework, indicating close coordination is likely central to the award design.

When was the opportunity posted?

It was posted on August 12, 2009.

What was the application deadline?

The original and current closing date listed is August 15, 2009.

How long was the application window?

Based on the posted date (August 12, 2009) and closing date (August 15, 2009), the application window was very short (about three days).

When was the opportunity archived?

The notice indicates it was archived on September 14, 2009.

Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and electronic details?

Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete electronic details.

Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the announcement?

The point of contact listed for access issues is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer. Email: mritacco@blm.gov.

Is this opportunity large-scale or small-scale?

The notice describes it as a small, targeted effort, and the estimated total funding amount ($4,500) reinforces that it is very small in scale.

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