Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00231
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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-Alaska, Glennallen Field Office Rural Youth Initiatives" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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-Alaska, Glennallen Field Office Rural Youth Initiatives opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00231) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant designed to help rural Alaska communities, nonprofits, and Native village partners expand youth programming connected to natural resources and public land stewardship. The central problem this funding tries to solve is distance and limited capacity: many partner communities are remote and far from BLM office hubs, which makes it difficult for youth to participate in existing BLM-sponsored activities and also makes it challenging for BLM staff to travel regularly to deliver hands-on outdoor education in person. The opportunity is meant to bridge that gap by providing financial support and by encouraging the sharing of BLM resources, materials, and expertise through locally delivered programs and events.
The purpose of the grant is to create new youth programs or strengthen existing ones that teach practical and culturally relevant skills while building an understanding of BLM-managed lands and resource management. Activities supported under this initiative are framed around youth learning in areas such as natural resource management, outdoor survival and safety, subsistence-related knowledge, and broader resource education. In practice, the funding is aimed at helping organizations obtain the kinds of basics that often limit rural programs, including transportation, educational supplies, and program materials needed to run safe and effective outdoor or field-based learning experiences. The overall intent is mutually beneficial: communities gain youth development opportunities and stronger local stewardship capacity, and BLM advances its mission by supporting education and engagement connected to public lands and responsible resource use.
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on planning, sharing technical resources, coordinating educational content, or otherwise participating in project implementation in a way that supports program success while recognizing the realities of rural access.
From an administrative standpoint, the activity category is Natural Resources and the CFDA number listed is 15.231. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the note that applicants should still review any additional eligibility clarifications referenced in the full announcement. The opportunity was created on June 29, 2016, with an original closing date of August 29, 2016. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000, and BLM anticipated making up to 10 awards under this announcement, suggesting an intent to support multiple communities or organizations across the region rather than concentrating funding in only one location.
In short, this grant opportunity is focused on enabling rural youth initiatives that build knowledge, skills, and stewardship values tied to Alaska’s public lands and natural resources, especially in places where travel barriers and limited local funding make it hard to access existing BLM programs. It is structured to help local partners deliver meaningful, hands-on programming where youth already live, while leveraging BLM’s resources and collaboration to strengthen outcomes and extend the reach of outdoor and natural resource education across remote areas served by the Glennallen Field Office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM-Alaska, Glennallen Field Office Rural Youth Initiatives opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on helping rural Alaska communities and partners expand youth programming connected to natural resources and public land stewardship, particularly in remote areas served by the Glennallen Field Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00231.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What problem is this grant designed to address?
The grant is designed to address the challenges created by distance and limited capacity in rural Alaska. Many communities are remote and far from BLM office hubs, which limits youth participation in existing BLM-sponsored activities and makes it difficult for BLM staff to travel regularly to deliver hands-on outdoor education.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to create new youth programs or strengthen existing ones that teach practical and culturally relevant skills while building understanding of BLM-managed lands and resource management.
What types of youth activities or learning areas does the program support?
Supported activities are framed around youth learning in areas such as natural resource management, outdoor survival and safety, subsistence-related knowledge, and broader resource education tied to Alaska's public lands and natural resources.
What kinds of costs or needs is the funding intended to help cover?
The funding is aimed at helping organizations obtain basics that often limit rural programming, including transportation, educational supplies, and program materials needed to run safe and effective outdoor or field-based learning experiences.
How does this opportunity help communities and BLM at the same time?
The intent is mutually beneficial: communities gain youth development opportunities and stronger local stewardship capacity, while BLM advances its mission by supporting education and engagement connected to public lands and responsible resource use.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement beyond providing funds, such as collaborating on planning, sharing technical resources, coordinating educational content, or otherwise participating in implementation to support project success in rural settings.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity. Applicants are still expected to review any additional eligibility clarifications referenced in the full announcement.
Is this grant focused on any particular geographic area?
Yes. It is tied to rural Alaska communities and partners in areas served by the BLM-Alaska Glennallen Field Office, with an emphasis on reaching remote communities that face travel barriers.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making up to 10 awards under this announcement.
When was this opportunity created and when did it originally close?
The opportunity was created on June 29, 2016, and the original closing date was August 29, 2016.
How is this grant expected to improve access for youth in remote communities?
It is intended to bridge the gap created by remoteness by providing financial support and encouraging the sharing of BLM resources, materials, and expertise through programs and events delivered locally where youth already live.
What role do local organizations and Native village partners play in this initiative?
The opportunity is designed to help rural Alaska communities, nonprofits, and Native village partners expand youth programming by delivering locally led initiatives that draw on BLM resources and align with public land stewardship and natural resource education.
Does the opportunity emphasize hands-on or field-based learning?
Yes. The description highlights hands-on outdoor education and field-based learning experiences, including the need for transportation and materials to run safe and effective programs.
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