Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00220
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NM Local Youth/Young Adult Engagement in Natural Resource Management, Farmington Field Office, New Mexico" 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 23, 2013 and posted on Aug 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- The authority used for this announcement limits applications to qualified youth or conservation corps to perform appropriate conservation projects on public lands in New Mexico
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offered this discretionary grant opportunity, titled "BLM NM Local Youth/Young Adult Engagement in Natural Resource Management, Farmington Field Office, New Mexico" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00220), to support hands-on conservation work on public lands in New Mexico while giving local youth and young adults real job experience. The core purpose was to create meaningful, paid, work-based learning opportunities for people ages 16 to 25, helping them build practical skills, receive training, and develop a stronger understanding of how natural resources are managed. At the same time, the program was designed to provide the BLM with cost-effective work crews to complete on-the-ground projects connected to renewable resources programs, specifically in rangeland management, recreation, and wildlife-related work.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category fell under Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA listing was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The award ceiling was $500,000, while the minimum award amount listed was $10,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of project resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full announcement).
Eligibility was limited by the authority behind the announcement. Applications were restricted to qualified youth or conservation corps capable of carrying out appropriate conservation projects on public lands in New Mexico. The eligible applicant types included state governments, city or township governments, qualifying nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the full announcement's additional eligibility information. In practice, this framing indicates the BLM was looking for organizations already set up to recruit, supervise, train, and support youth crews in field conditions, with the administrative capacity to manage a federal cooperative agreement and coordinate closely with BLM staff in the Farmington Field Office area.
In terms of broader policy goals, the grant was positioned to advance President Obama's Americas Great Outdoors Initiative and aligned with the spirit of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps. That framing signals the project was not just about completing field tasks, but about investing in a conservation workforce pipeline, connecting younger participants to public land stewardship, and delivering visible improvements to recreation resources and other renewable-resource priorities in the region.
This opportunity was posted and created on August 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 10, 2013. It was archived on September 23, 2013, indicating it is no longer open for applications. For applicants at the time who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Charise P. Saiz at 505-761-8725 or csaiz@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this BLM grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM NM Local Youth/Young Adult Engagement in Natural Resource Management, Farmington Field Office, New Mexico."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00220.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offered this discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to support hands-on conservation work on public lands in New Mexico while providing meaningful, paid, work-based learning opportunities for local youth and young adults ages 16 to 25. The program is also designed to provide the BLM with cost-effective work crews to complete on-the-ground projects.
Who is the program intended to serve (age range)?
The program is designed for youth and young adults ages 16 to 25.
Are the work-based learning opportunities paid?
Yes. The opportunity describes "meaningful, paid, work-based learning opportunities" for participants.
Where would the work take place?
The work would take place on public lands in New Mexico, connected to the BLM Farmington Field Office area.
What kinds of projects or activities were expected under this grant?
The announcement describes on-the-ground projects connected to renewable resources programs, specifically including rangeland management, recreation, and wildlife-related work.
What is meant by "renewable resources programs" in this opportunity?
In this announcement, renewable resources program work is described as rangeland management, recreation, and wildlife-related work carried out on public lands.
What type of funding mechanism is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about BLM involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BLM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds without ongoing participation.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount listed was $10,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of project resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full announcement).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited by the authority behind the announcement. Applications were restricted to qualified youth or conservation corps capable of carrying out appropriate conservation projects on public lands in New Mexico.
What types of organizations were listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicant types included state governments, city or township governments, qualifying nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the full announcement's additional eligibility information.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply as nonprofits under 501(c)(3)?
The eligibility list specifies qualifying nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What kind of organizational capacity did BLM appear to be looking for?
Based on the description, BLM was looking for organizations already set up to recruit, supervise, train, and support youth crews in field conditions, with the administrative capacity to manage a federal cooperative agreement and coordinate closely with BLM staff.
What broader initiatives did this opportunity align with?
The grant was positioned to advance President Obama's Americas Great Outdoors Initiative and aligned with the spirit of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.
What was the policy intent behind referencing those initiatives?
The framing signals the project was intended not only to complete field tasks, but also to invest in a conservation workforce pipeline, connect younger participants to public land stewardship, and deliver visible improvements to recreation resources and other renewable-resource priorities in the region.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was September 10, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 23, 2013, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
Who was the point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Charise P. Saiz.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could contact Charise P. Saiz at 505-761-8725 or csaiz@blm.gov.
What should an applicant do if they could not access the announcement electronically?
The opportunity noted that applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact the listed point of contact, Charise P. Saiz, by phone or email.
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