Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00039
Apply for L11AS00039
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Montana/Dakota Youth Assistance Program Utilizing Youth Groups" 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 Mar 7, 2011 and posted on Mar 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2011. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified youth or conservation corps. The term qualified youth or conservation corps means any program established by a State or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization that (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Montana/Dakota Youth Assistance Program Utilizing Youth Groups (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00039) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement focused on natural resource and recreation resource management (CFDA 15.225). The project is designed to recruit and employ a youth workforce to carry out hands-on conservation and restoration work on public lands in the Montana and Dakota region, while also supporting visitor safety through public outreach and educational contact. In practical terms, the program pairs public land management needs with paid, structured youth service experiences so that work accomplished on the ground also doubles as career-relevant training for participants.
The core purpose is twofold: improving the condition and stewardship of BLM-managed public land resources and building workforce skills for young people. The grant supports youth crews or youth corps participants doing field-based tasks connected to conserving, restoring, and maintaining natural, cultural, and recreation resources. Expected outcomes include resource monitoring and inventory (such as tracking conditions, documenting sites, and collecting field observations), protection and rehabilitation activities (helping reduce damage, improve site resilience, and restore impacted areas), and routine maintenance that keeps public lands functional and safe for visitors. A major public-facing component is visitor contact and outreach, which can include providing interpretive programs, communicating safety information, and helping educate the public about responsible recreation and resource protection. The opportunity also emphasizes coordination with volunteers, meaning youth crews may help organize, support, or work alongside community volunteers to expand the reach of on-the-ground projects and public education efforts.
A central benefit highlighted in the announcement is youth development. Beyond employment, the project is intended to provide training that increases participants expertise in natural resource, cultural resource, and recreation resource fields. The eligible youth age range is 16 to 25 (inclusive), and the program model described expects participants to receive a mix of real work experience and structured support, including basic and life skills development, education and training components, and support services. The broader goal is not only technical competency in field settings, but also building citizenship values and service-oriented skills by having young people contribute directly to their communities and public lands.
Eligibility is aimed at qualified youth or conservation corps. Specifically, eligible applicants are programs established by a state or local government, a tribal government, or a nonprofit organization that can provide meaningful, full-time, productive work for youth in natural or cultural resource settings, while also delivering training, education, and support services. This framing aligns with established conservation corps models where crews complete public-benefit projects under supervision, gain credentials and experience, and develop employability for future work in land management, conservation, outdoor recreation, and related public service careers.
In terms of funding details and timing, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and no stated award floor. The announcement indicated one expected award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2011, with an original (and current) closing date of April 4, 2011, and an archive date of April 15, 2011. The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
For assistance, the contact listed in the announcement is Shawna R. Rogers at the BLM, reachable by phone at 406-896-5210 and by email at shawnarogers@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Montana/Dakota Youth Assistance Program Utilizing Youth Groups?
The Montana/Dakota Youth Assistance Program Utilizing Youth Groups is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It focuses on natural resource and recreation resource management and is intended to support paid, structured youth service experiences that complete hands-on conservation and restoration work on BLM-managed public lands in the Montana and Dakota region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00039.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.225.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program has a two-part purpose: (1) improve the condition and stewardship of BLM-managed public land resources, and (2) build workforce skills for young people through paid, structured service experiences that provide career-relevant training.
What kinds of work are youth crews expected to do?
Youth crews or youth corps participants are expected to complete field-based tasks connected to conserving, restoring, and maintaining natural, cultural, and recreation resources. Expected work includes resource monitoring and inventory, protection and rehabilitation activities, and routine maintenance that helps keep public lands functional and safe for visitors.
What does "resource monitoring and inventory" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement, resource monitoring and inventory may include tracking conditions, documenting sites, and collecting field observations related to public land resources.
What are "protection and rehabilitation" activities under this project?
The opportunity describes protection and rehabilitation activities as work that helps reduce damage, improve site resilience, and restore impacted areas on public lands.
Does the project include visitor safety and public outreach?
Yes. A major public-facing component is visitor contact and outreach. This can include interpretive programs, communicating safety information, and educating the public about responsible recreation and resource protection.
Will youth crews work with volunteers?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes coordination with volunteers, and youth crews may help organize, support, or work alongside community volunteers to expand the reach of on-the-ground projects and public education efforts.
What youth age range is eligible for participation?
The eligible youth age range is 16 to 25 (inclusive).
Is this program intended to provide training and support services in addition to employment?
Yes. The program model described includes real work experience plus structured support such as basic and life skills development, education and training components, and support services.
What types of skills or development outcomes are emphasized for participants?
The opportunity emphasizes building expertise in natural resource, cultural resource, and recreation resource fields, along with employability and workforce skills. It also highlights citizenship values and service-oriented skills developed by contributing directly to communities and public lands.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligible applicants are qualified youth or conservation corps programs established by a state or local government, a tribal government, or a nonprofit organization. Applicants must be able to provide meaningful, full-time, productive work for youth in natural or cultural resource settings and deliver training, education, and support services.
What kind of organizational model does this opportunity align with?
The eligibility framing aligns with established conservation corps models where supervised crews complete public-benefit projects, gain credentials and experience, and build employability for future work in land management, conservation, outdoor recreation, and related public service careers.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicated one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2011.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is April 4, 2011.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date listed is April 15, 2011.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
Who is the BLM contact for questions about this opportunity?
The contact listed is Shawna R. Rogers at BLM.
How can I reach the listed contact person?
You can reach Shawna R. Rogers by phone at 406-896-5210 or by email at shawnarogers@blm.gov.
What region does this program focus on?
The program focuses on public lands in the Montana and Dakota region.
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