Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00230
Apply for L14AS00230
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Medford District Youth Partnership" 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 Jul 21, 2014 and posted on Jul 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Medford District Youth Partnership opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00230) is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to create paid, hands-on youth work and training experiences tied to public lands and natural resources work in southwest Oregon. Through a partnership between the BLM Medford District and a selected partner organization, the program is designed to place youth in real-world settings where they can build career-relevant skills while supporting BLM land management goals. The emphasis is on giving students and other youth participants practical exposure to natural resources management, engineering, physical sciences, and closely related fields, while also helping the partner organization deliver structured workforce development experiences.
Program activities are expected to span a variety of natural resource disciplines depending on local needs and project selection. The announcement specifically highlights potential work in fisheries management, agriculture, hydrology and water quality, forestry and silviculture, invasive species management, rangeland management, and recreation management. In addition to technical fieldwork, the program aims to help participants develop broader professional skills that are often harder to gain in a classroom setting, such as project planning and design, project management, partnership building, monitoring, and on-the-ground implementation. A key feature is the workforce pipeline aspect: youth can participate through employment, service-learning, and potentially school credit arrangements, depending on whether local school systems support credit-bearing components. The program is also expected to align with Oregon State Board of Education goals, which signals an intent to keep experiences educationally meaningful and consistent with state-level expectations for student development.
Funding is modest and is geared toward covering the direct and practical costs of running a youth work program. Allowable uses include reimbursing youth for hours worked (paid work experience), covering administration and overhead tied to program delivery, travel costs for youth, and other program expenses necessary to conduct field and project work, including tools and personal protective equipment. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which lowers the barrier for applicants who may not have additional funds to contribute.
From an award structure standpoint, the BLM anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $75,000. The listed award ceiling is $9,000 and the award floor is $1, which suggests funding may be distributed in increments or task-based allocations under the cooperative agreement framework rather than as a single large grant payment. The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity, although applicants are expected to review the full announcement for any clarifying eligibility details.
Key dates in the original posting show the opportunity was posted July 21, 2014, with an application closing date of August 15, 2014, and an archive date of July 20, 2015. For application materials and full instructions, the notice directs applicants to the announcement package (via the application tab in the original posting). The point of contact listed for access issues is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM Medford District Youth Partnership opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Medford District intended to create paid, hands-on youth work and training experiences connected to public lands and natural resources work in southwest Oregon.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00230.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to place youth in real-world settings where they can build career-relevant skills while also supporting BLM land management goals.
Who runs the program and how is it structured?
The program is built around a partnership between the BLM Medford District and one selected partner organization. The partner organization helps deliver structured workforce development experiences, while the work is tied to BLM public lands and natural resource priorities.
Where will the work and training take place?
The opportunity is tied to public lands and natural resources work in southwest Oregon, within the BLM Medford District context.
What kinds of participants is the program intended for?
The announcement emphasizes students and other youth participants. Youth involvement may occur through employment and service-learning, and potentially through school credit arrangements if local school systems support credit-bearing components.
What types of career fields and skills does the program emphasize?
The emphasis is on giving participants practical exposure to natural resources management, engineering, physical sciences, and closely related fields, alongside broader professional skills gained through real project work.
What kinds of natural resource projects may be included?
Activities may span a range of disciplines depending on local needs and project selection. The announcement highlights potential work in fisheries management, agriculture, hydrology and water quality, forestry and silviculture, invasive species management, rangeland management, and recreation management.
Besides fieldwork, what professional skills can youth develop through this program?
In addition to technical work, the program aims to help participants develop skills such as project planning and design, project management, partnership building, monitoring, and on-the-ground implementation.
Is the experience meant to support a workforce pipeline?
Yes. A key feature described is a workforce pipeline approach, with youth participating through paid employment, service-learning, and potentially school credit options depending on local school participation.
Does the program connect to Oregon education goals?
Yes. The program is expected to align with Oregon State Board of Education goals, indicating an intent for experiences to remain educationally meaningful and consistent with state-level expectations for student development.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $75,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The BLM anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling is $9,000 and the award floor is $1.
Why does the award ceiling look lower than the estimated total funding amount?
Based on the announcement details, this suggests funding could be distributed in increments or through task-based allocations under the cooperative agreement framework rather than being issued as one single payment.
What expenses can the grant funds be used for?
Allowable uses include reimbursing youth for hours worked (paid work experience), covering administration and overhead tied to program delivery, travel costs for youth, and other program expenses necessary to conduct field and project work, including tools and personal protective equipment.
Are tools and safety equipment allowable costs?
Yes. The announcement states that other program expenses necessary to conduct field and project work may be covered, including tools and personal protective equipment.
Are travel costs for youth allowable?
Yes. Travel costs for youth are specifically listed as an allowable use of funds.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to any type of entity. Applicants are still expected to review the full announcement for any clarifying eligibility details.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 15, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 20, 2015.
Where do applicants find the application package and full instructions?
The notice directs applicants to use the announcement package available through the application tab in the original posting for materials and full instructions.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the application materials?
The point of contact for access issues is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
What makes this a cooperative agreement rather than a typical grant?
The announcement identifies the award as a discretionary cooperative agreement and describes a partnership structure between BLM Medford District and a selected partner organization to deliver youth work and training tied to BLM land management needs.
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