Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00107
Apply for L15AS00107
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM ID Youth Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management 15.225 Recreation Resource Management 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management 15.237 Rangeland Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2015 and posted on May 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2015 Extend closing date of master announcement to September 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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.
- The cost sharing or matching required from the recipient will be 25 of the total project funding. The BLM shall not pay more than 75 of the cost of any appropriate conservation project carried out on public lands by a qualified youth or conservation corps under the Public Lands Corps authority. The matching 25 of costs may be provided from non federal sources in the form of funds, donations, services, facilities, materials, equipment, and/or any combination of the above.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM ID Youth Opportunities grant (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00107) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding opportunity designed to support youth-focused conservation work on public lands across Idaho. The basic idea behind this announcement is to fund on-the-ground projects that put young people to work improving and restoring public resources, while also building conservation skills and work experience through structured projects carried out under a cooperative agreement with BLM.
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, which generally means BLM expects to be actively involved during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The work is tied to BLM natural resource management priorities, and the announcement references multiple activity areas through its CFDA listings. Those areas include cultural resource management (15.224), recreation resource management (15.225), invasive and noxious plant management (15.230), fish, wildlife, and plant conservation resource management (15.231), and rangeland resource management (15.237). In practical terms, proposed projects could range from invasive weed treatments and habitat improvements to recreation site maintenance or improvements, cultural resource-related field support, and rangeland restoration or stewardship activities, so long as the work is consistent with BLM management needs on Idaho public lands and is appropriate for youth or conservation corps crews.
Funding for the announcement is relatively small and geared toward project-scale awards. The estimated total funding is $25,000, with individual awards expected to fall between a $4,000 floor and a $25,000 ceiling. BLM anticipated making about five awards under this announcement, which suggests multiple smaller projects rather than one large statewide program. Because funding is limited, applicants would typically need to present a clear, feasible scope of work, a realistic budget, and a strong plan for delivering measurable conservation outcomes within the project period.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. However, the text emphasizes the Public Lands Corps framework and the concept of work being performed by a qualified youth or conservation corps on public lands, so applicants should expect that competitive proposals would meaningfully involve youth crews and align with the statutory intent of engaging young people in conservation service. Anyone considering applying would want to review the full announcement package closely to confirm any specific eligibility conditions, required partner roles, or definitions of qualifying youth/corps arrangements.
A key requirement is cost sharing. The recipient must provide a 25 percent match of the total project cost, and BLM will cover no more than 75 percent. The match must be non-federal and can be provided in a variety of forms, including cash contributions and eligible in-kind support such as donated services, facilities, materials, or equipment. This structure effectively requires applicants to show they can bring additional resources to the table, and to document and track those contributions in a way that is acceptable under federal assistance rules.
The opportunity was originally posted May 15, 2015, with an original closing date of July 15, 2015. The closing date was later extended, with the current closing date listed as September 4, 2015 (the notice text also references extending the master announcement to September 1, 2015). The archive date is October 15, 2015. While those dates indicate the announcement is historical, the details still provide a good picture of how BLM structured this particular youth conservation funding round in Idaho: small cooperative agreements, multiple awards, a required non-federal match, and project work spanning core public-land resource areas.
For application instructions and the full package, the announcement directs applicants to download materials via the "full announcement" tab in the source posting. The listed point of contact for access issues is Chris Shaver, Grants Management Officer, at (208) 373-3817 or cshaver@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM ID Youth Opportunities Grant (FON L15AS00107)
What is the BLM ID Youth Opportunities grant?
The BLM ID Youth Opportunities grant (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00107) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support youth-focused conservation work on BLM-managed public lands across Idaho. It is designed to fund on-the-ground projects that improve or restore public resources while giving young people structured conservation skills and work experience.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the funding instrument type (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means BLM expects to be actively involved in the project during implementation, rather than issuing a strictly hands-off award.
Where must the work take place?
The work is intended to take place on public lands across Idaho, aligned with BLM management needs and priorities for those lands.
What kinds of projects are a fit for this funding opportunity?
Projects should be youth-focused and tied to BLM natural resource management priorities. Examples described or implied in the announcement include:
- Invasive and noxious weed treatments
- Habitat improvements
- Recreation site maintenance or improvements
- Cultural resource-related field support (as appropriate)
- Rangeland restoration or stewardship activities
Proposed work should be consistent with BLM management needs on Idaho public lands and appropriate for youth or conservation corps crews.
Which CFDA program areas are referenced?
The announcement references multiple CFDA activity areas, including:
- 15.224 - Cultural Resource Management
- 15.225 - Recreation Resource Management
- 15.230 - Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
- 15.231 - Fish, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Resource Management
- 15.237 - Rangeland Resource Management
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding is $25,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $4,000 (minimum) to $25,000 (maximum).
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making about five awards under this announcement, suggesting multiple smaller project-scale awards rather than one large statewide program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to clarifications in the full announcement.
Does the announcement emphasize youth or conservation corps participation?
Yes. The description emphasizes the Public Lands Corps framework and the expectation that work will be performed by a qualified youth or conservation corps on public lands. Competitive proposals would likely need to meaningfully involve youth crews and align with the intent of engaging young people in conservation service.
Is cost sharing (match) required?
Yes. The recipient must provide a 25% match of the total project cost, and BLM will cover no more than 75%.
What types of match are allowed?
The match must be non-federal and may include cash contributions and eligible in-kind support such as donated services, facilities, materials, or equipment.
What does the 75% federal / 25% match requirement mean in practice?
It means the applicant must bring additional non-federal resources to the project and be able to document and track those contributions in a way that meets federal assistance requirements. BLM funds can cover up to 75% of the total project cost, but not more.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on May 15, 2015. The original closing date was July 15, 2015, and it was later extended with a current closing date listed as September 4, 2015 (the notice text also references extending the master announcement to September 1, 2015).
Is this a current funding opportunity?
The dates and archive information indicate the announcement is historical. The archive date is October 15, 2015.
Where do applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The announcement directs applicants to download the full package via the "full announcement" tab in the source posting.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the application materials?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Chris Shaver, Grants Management Officer: (208) 373-3817 or cshaver@blm.gov.
What should a strong proposal focus on given the small award sizes?
Because funding is limited and aimed at project-scale awards, applicants should typically present a clear and feasible scope of work, a realistic budget, and a strong plan for measurable conservation outcomes that can be delivered within the project period described in the full announcement.
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