Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00143
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Moab Field Office Hand on the Lands Youth Engagement 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 May 29, 2015 and posted on May 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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 $23,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,000.00 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 BLM UT Moab Field Office Hand on the Lands Youth Engagement Partnership grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00143) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding program intended to support a cooperative agreement with an outdoor education partner to create and operate a "Hands on the Land" (HOL) field camp experience for local students. The central idea is to establish an identifiable outdoor field classroom that complements middle school coursework while giving students direct, hands-on experiences with natural systems, scientific observation, and stewardship activities. The field camp itself is located on private property, but it is designed to connect students to learning about public lands and the broader outdoor environment in the Moab area.
The program focuses on hosting local Moab eighth grade students for an immersive, multi-night outdoor experience. Students would stay at the field camp for several nights with instructors, which is especially important because the opportunity targets a real community need: many local students have not previously had the chance to sleep outdoors or spend extended time exploring the landscapes in their own region. The learning activities emphasize understanding nature and natural cycles through observation and participation, and they also include responsible engagement with cultural and natural resources. Examples listed in the announcement include recording and documenting cultural resources such as Ancestral Puebloan rock art (in an educational and stewardship context) and participating in natural resource enhancement projects like removing non-native vegetation.
The stated objectives are practical and outcome-oriented. First, the project must establish a clearly identified Hands on the Lands field camp site (including HOL site registration, which helps formalize the location as part of the broader Hands on the Land network and can raise awareness and collaboration across HOL sites). Second, the project should cover key participation logistics, specifically either paying for bus transportation and/or hosting a group of about 20 students for roughly one week at the camp. Third, student engagement should align with the goals of Americas Great Outdoors and Take it Outside initiatives, meaning the experience should increase youth access to outdoor recreation and educational opportunities tied to public lands while helping develop the next generation of public lands stewards. Finally, by registering and promoting the HOL site, the project is expected to support BLM agency objectives and create pathways to coordinate with other HOL locations.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $23,000, with an award ceiling of $23,000 and an award floor of $3,000. It did not require cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, reflecting the expectation of active partnership and coordination between the recipient and the BLM rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship. The activity category is Natural Resources, and it falls under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
In terms of timeline, the opportunity was posted May 29, 2015, and it originally closed (and ultimately closed) on July 27, 2015, with an archive date of August 30, 2015. The announcement also notes that the partner organization would offer a limited number of scholarships for students who lack the financial resources to attend, reinforcing the equity goal of ensuring students from different backgrounds can participate in the outdoor classroom experience.
For reference, the administering agency was the Bureau of Land Management, and the listed grant management contact for access issues was Maria Gochis (801-539-4178; mariagochis@blm.gov; mgochis@blm.gov). The announcement pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full posting and application materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "BLM UT Moab Field Office Hand on the Lands Youth Engagement Partnership" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L15AS00143.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically associated with the Utah Moab Field Office.
What type of funding program is this?
This is a BLM discretionary funding program intended to support a cooperative agreement with an outdoor education partner.
What is the main purpose of the project funded under this opportunity?
The central purpose is to create and operate a "Hands on the Land" (HOL) field camp experience for local students, establishing an identifiable outdoor field classroom that complements middle school coursework and provides hands-on learning in natural systems, scientific observation, and stewardship.
Who is the intended student audience for the field camp?
The program focuses on local Moab eighth grade students.
What kind of experience is the field camp expected to provide?
The field camp is described as an immersive, multi-night outdoor experience where students stay at the camp for several nights with instructors and participate in observation-based learning and stewardship activities.
Why does the program emphasize a multi-night (overnight) format?
The opportunity notes a local community need: many local students have not had the chance to sleep outdoors or spend extended time exploring the landscapes in their own region, so the multi-night format is considered especially important.
Where is the field camp located?
The field camp itself is located on private property, but it is designed to connect students to learning about public lands and the broader outdoor environment in the Moab area.
What kinds of learning activities are included?
Activities emphasize understanding nature and natural cycles through observation and participation, along with responsible engagement with cultural and natural resources.
What are examples of stewardship or resource-related activities mentioned in the announcement?
Examples listed include recording and documenting cultural resources such as Ancestral Puebloan rock art (in an educational and stewardship context) and participating in natural resource enhancement projects like removing non-native vegetation.
What are the stated project objectives?
The stated objectives include: (1) establishing a clearly identified Hands on the Lands field camp site (including HOL site registration); (2) covering participation logistics such as paying for bus transportation and/or hosting a group of about 20 students for roughly one week at the camp; (3) aligning student engagement with Americas Great Outdoors and Take it Outside initiatives to increase youth access to outdoor recreation and public-lands-related education; and (4) registering and promoting the HOL site to support BLM objectives and coordination with other HOL locations.
Is HOL site registration part of the requirements?
Yes. The announcement specifies establishing an identified HOL field camp site, including HOL site registration, which helps formalize the site within the broader Hands on the Land network.
How many students is the program expected to host, and for how long?
The opportunity references hosting a group of about 20 students for roughly one week at the camp.
Does the project include transportation support?
The objectives mention participation logistics including either paying for bus transportation and/or hosting the student group at the camp.
How does this project connect to national initiatives?
The student engagement is expected to align with the goals of Americas Great Outdoors and Take it Outside initiatives by increasing youth access to outdoor recreation and educational opportunities tied to public lands and helping develop future public lands stewards.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $23,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $23,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $3,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it did not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, indicating active partnership and coordination between the recipient and BLM.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity originally closed (and ultimately closed) on July 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 30, 2015.
Are scholarships mentioned for students who cannot afford to attend?
Yes. The announcement notes that the partner organization would offer a limited number of scholarships for students who lack the financial resources to attend.
Where were applicants directed to find the full posting and application materials?
Applicants were pointed to Grants.gov for the full posting and application materials.
Who is the listed grant management contact for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues is Maria Gochis.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Maria Gochis can be reached at 801-539-4178 and by email at mariagochis@blm.gov or mgochis@blm.gov.
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