Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00325
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CAST for Kids Fishing Program" 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 Sep 17, 2010 and posted on Aug 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2010. (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 $10,000.00 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 CAST for Kids Fishing Program (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00325) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management. It supports hands-on fishing events aimed at expanding outdoor recreation access for urban youth ages 5 to 14. The program is structured around large, community-style "Fishing Kids Events" that are intentionally designed to introduce children and their families to fishing in a supervised, educational setting while also promoting environmental stewardship and safe behavior around water.
The events themselves are relatively large in scale, typically serving about 500 to 1,200 children per event. Participants pay a modest entry fee of $5, and in return each child receives a Fishing Kids t-shirt and a rod-and-reel setup that they can keep. The core activity is shore-based fishing in groups, with each group spending up to 60 minutes fishing at a time. Instruction is provided by experienced anglers or guides who teach basic angling techniques and reinforce conservation-minded practices. Parents are actively encouraged to take part alongside their children, which helps reinforce learning and builds family comfort with outdoor recreation. Before each fishing session, groups also receive a tutorial on water safety, highlighting that the program is not only about recreation but also about practical risk awareness and responsible participation.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the federal agency may expect to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The funding activity aligns with natural resources, reflecting an emphasis on connecting youth to public lands and waters, recreational use, and conservation education. The estimated total funding amount listed is $75,000, with one expected award, though the award ceiling is shown as $10,000 and the award floor is $0. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Key dates included a posted date of August 26, 2010, an original closing date of September 9, 2010, and a current closing date of September 20, 2010, with the announcement later archived on October 9, 2010. Additional details were available via Grants.gov at the time of posting. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at lisaclayton@blm.gov.
CAST for Kids Fishing Program (BLM) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAST for Kids Fishing Program grant opportunity?
The CAST for Kids Fishing Program (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00325) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management. The opportunity supports hands-on fishing events that expand outdoor recreation access for urban youth ages 5 to 14.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00325.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
What types of projects does this funding support?
The funding supports large, community-style Fishing Kids Events that introduce children and their families to fishing in a supervised, educational setting. The events emphasize basic angling instruction, environmental stewardship, and safe behavior around water.
Who is the target audience for the supported events?
The events are aimed at urban youth ages 5 to 14, with families encouraged to participate alongside the children.
How large are the events expected to be?
The events are described as relatively large in scale, typically serving about 500 to 1,200 children per event.
What do participants do at a Fishing Kids Event?
Children participate in shore-based fishing in groups. Each group spends up to 60 minutes fishing at a time, supported by experienced anglers or guides who teach basic techniques and conservation-minded practices.
Is fishing instruction included?
Yes. Instruction is provided by experienced anglers or guides and covers basic angling techniques while reinforcing conservation-focused practices.
Are parents or guardians expected to participate?
Parents are actively encouraged to take part alongside their children to reinforce learning and help build family comfort with outdoor recreation.
Is water safety part of the program?
Yes. Before each fishing session, groups receive a tutorial on water safety to emphasize safe behavior and practical risk awareness around water.
Do participants pay a fee to attend?
Yes. Participants pay a modest entry fee of $5.
What does the $5 entry fee include for each child?
Each child receives a Fishing Kids t-shirt and a rod-and-reel setup that they can keep.
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 indicates that the federal agency may expect to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the project, rather than simply issuing funding with minimal involvement.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $75,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $10,000 and the award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
What is the main purpose or focus area of the funding activity?
The funding activity aligns with natural resources and emphasizes connecting youth to public lands and waters through recreational use and conservation education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is August 26, 2010.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is September 9, 2010.
What was the current closing date?
The current closing date listed is September 20, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
The announcement was archived on October 9, 2010, indicating it is no longer active.
Where were additional details provided at the time of posting?
Additional details were available via Grants.gov at the time of posting.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
How can I contact the point of contact?
You can reach Lisa Clayton by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at lisaclayton@blm.gov.
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