Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00054
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fuels Management Youth Employment, Spokane District" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.228 National Fire Plan Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 Fuels Management Youth Employment, Spokane District opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00054) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support youth conservation corps crews conducting fuels management and related conservation work in Washington State. The core purpose is twofold: reducing hazardous fuels and improving landscape resilience across a mix of land ownerships (Federal, State, County, and private lands), while also creating structured, meaningful employment and training experiences for young people who may be interested in natural resource careers. The project is framed as a way to connect youth directly to public lands and stewardship, building practical skills and a stronger understanding of natural and cultural resources through hands-on work.
The work emphasized in the announcement centers on conservation projects tied to fuels management, with an underlying focus on rehabilitation and restoration of natural and cultural values. BLM highlights that youth participation in these field projects is meant to build competence and confidence, encourage an ethic of public service, and help participants develop long-term commitment to community service. The program is also positioned as a career pathway effort: beyond short-term employment, it aims to expose participants to natural resource management as a viable long-term field, helping them gain experience that could translate into future jobs in forestry, fire and fuels, restoration, recreation, and other land management disciplines.
From a funding and structure standpoint, the agency anticipates making one award under this solicitation. Total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $500,000, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $1 to a ceiling of $80,000. The funding falls under CFDA 15.228, National Fire Plan, Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance, which signals alignment with broader efforts to reduce wildfire risk and support community and landscape-level fire preparedness. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected partner is expected to contribute resources beyond the federal share (for example, cash match, in-kind services, partner support, or other allowable contributions as defined in the full announcement).
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications contained in the full funding announcement. The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2014, and had an application closing date of April 17, 2014 (with the same date listed as both original and current closing). The opportunity was later archived on March 19, 2015. For applicants needing access support or assistance with the announcement package, the listed contact is Sheri Dowley at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov, and the notice directs interested parties to the application materials available through the announcement’s application tab.
FAQs: Fuels Management Youth Employment, Spokane District (BLM) - Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00054
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support youth conservation corps crews performing fuels management and related conservation work in Washington State.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00054.
Who is offering the grant?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project has two core purposes: (1) reduce hazardous fuels and improve landscape resilience across a mix of land ownerships, and (2) create structured, meaningful employment and training experiences for young people who may be interested in natural resource careers.
What types of work are emphasized under this opportunity?
The announcement emphasizes conservation projects tied to fuels management, with an underlying focus on rehabilitation and restoration of natural and cultural values.
What is meant by "fuels management" in this context?
Based on the announcement description, fuels management work is framed as reducing hazardous fuels to lower wildfire risk and improve landscape resilience as part of broader fire preparedness and community/landscape-level risk reduction efforts.
Where will the work take place?
The work is described as taking place in Washington State, associated with the Spokane District.
What land ownership types can be involved in the project?
The project is intended to improve landscape resilience across a mix of land ownerships, including Federal, State, County, and private lands.
How does this opportunity support youth employment and training?
The project is designed to connect youth directly to public lands and stewardship through hands-on work, building practical skills and strengthening understanding of natural and cultural resources. It is also intended to build competence and confidence, encourage public service, and support longer-term commitment to community service.
Is this intended as a career pathway program?
Yes. Beyond short-term employment, the program aims to expose participants to natural resource management as a long-term field by providing experience that can translate into future jobs in areas such as forestry, fire and fuels, restoration, recreation, and other land management disciplines.
What funding program or CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.228: National Fire Plan, Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed is $500,000.
What is the expected range of individual award amounts?
The individual award amounts are listed as ranging from $1 (minimum/floor) to $80,000 (maximum/ceiling).
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
The agency anticipates making one award under this solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected partner is expected to contribute resources beyond the federal share.
What kinds of match contributions are mentioned?
Examples mentioned include cash match, in-kind services, partner support, or other allowable contributions as defined in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications contained in the full funding announcement.
What type of award instrument is used?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary grant" mean here?
The announcement describes the funding as a discretionary grant, meaning BLM has discretion in making the award under the terms of the solicitation, consistent with the details provided in the funding announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 17, 2014. The same date is listed as both the original and current closing date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 19, 2015, and the application closing date listed is April 17, 2014.
Where are the application materials located?
The notice directs interested parties to the application materials available through the announcement's application tab.
Who can applicants contact for access support or help with the announcement package?
Applicants needing access support or assistance with the announcement package can contact Sheri Dowley at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
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