Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00198

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Nevada Public Service Youth Conservation Teams" 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 Jul 29, 2011 and posted on Jul 29, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,800,000.00 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 BLM Nevada Public Service Youth Conservation Teams grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00198) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on creating or supporting youth conservation teams that work directly on public land projects in Nevada. The core purpose is to give young people hands-on land management experience alongside professional land managers, while also building a stronger understanding of public land resources, how those resources are managed, and practical methods for improving and sustaining them for the benefit of current and future generations. In other words, the program is designed to blend work-based learning with stewardship outcomes, using real-world conservation and resource management projects as the training ground.

Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have an active role in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA program number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), signaling that projects should align with conservation, habitat, and broader resource management goals. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating a larger, centralized project or lead organization model rather than multiple small grants distributed across many recipients.

Financially, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,800,000, with an award ceiling of $1,800,000 and an award floor of $500. Notably, there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible organizations and allows applicants to propose a full-scope program without needing to secure additional non-federal match funds as a condition of eligibility.

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). That means the intended applicant pool was charitable nonprofit organizations capable of organizing youth crews, delivering training and supervision, and coordinating field-based work with BLM staff and priorities. The overall description emphasizes youth development through practical service on public lands, so competitive proposals would be expected to demonstrate both strong conservation project delivery capacity and a credible plan for youth education, mentoring, safety, and workforce development.

In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on July 29, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2011, and an archive date of September 29, 2011. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the BLM Grants Management Officer, Susan Kaller, by phone at 775-861-6559 or by email at susankaller@blm.gov (also listed as skaller@blm.gov).

FAQs: BLM Nevada Public Service Youth Conservation Teams (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00198)

What is the BLM Nevada Public Service Youth Conservation Teams grant?

This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on creating or supporting youth conservation teams that carry out on-the-ground projects on public lands in Nevada. The intent is to pair hands-on work experience with stewardship outcomes on real conservation and resource management projects.

What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

The core purpose is to provide young people with hands-on land management experience alongside professional land managers. It also aims to build participants understanding of public land resources, how those resources are managed, and practical methods for improving and sustaining those resources for current and future generations.

What kinds of projects are expected under this program?

The announcement emphasizes public land projects in Nevada that align with conservation and resource management goals. Projects are expected to serve as the training ground for youth teams while also delivering meaningful stewardship outcomes on public lands.

Where must the work take place?

The work is intended to occur on public lands in Nevada, in coordination with BLM priorities and staff involvement.

What type of award instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?

Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that BLM expects to have an active role in the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category listed is Natural Resources.

What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?

The associated CFDA program number is 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.

How many awards were anticipated?

The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting one larger, centralized award rather than multiple smaller awards.

How much funding was available in total?

The estimated total funding amount listed was $1,800,000.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $1,800,000.

What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor was $500.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the applicant needed to be a charitable nonprofit organization (not a college or university) capable of organizing and supporting youth conservation teams.

Are institutions of higher education eligible?

No. The eligibility criteria explicitly exclude institutions of higher education.

What capacities would a competitive applicant likely need to demonstrate?

Based on the description, applicants would be expected to demonstrate the ability to deliver conservation or resource management work on public lands while also providing youth education, mentoring, supervision, and safety. The focus is on combining credible project delivery with meaningful workforce development and learning for youth participants.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 29, 2011.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed was August 26, 2011.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was September 29, 2011.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00198.

Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?

Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the BLM Grants Management Officer, Susan Kaller.

What are the contact details for the BLM Grants Management Officer listed?

Phone: 775-861-6559

Email: susankaller@blm.gov

Alternate email also listed: skaller@blm.gov

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