Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00111
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "You CAN AZ Youth Coordination" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2013 and posted on Jun 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2013 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due by 28 June 2013 @ 1700 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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.
- A. Eligible Applicants Anyone B. Cost Sharing or Matching A match is not required by statute, but encouraged. Match can include in kind labor, travel, field expenses, and laboratory facilities, etc. If match is from a third party, include a copy of the letter committing funds or interest in the project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The You CAN AZ Youth Coordination grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00111) is a Department of the Interior (DOI) effort in Arizona to better connect young people with the outdoors, environmental learning, and realistic career pathways tied to public lands and natural resources. Led by the Bureau of Land Management and aligned with the DOI mission of protecting natural and cultural heritage resources while supporting communities and future energy needs, the program sits within the broader Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative. The core idea is that early, meaningful exposure to nature and resource issues helps build long-term public understanding and support for conservation, while also addressing a practical workforce concern: DOI bureaus anticipate significant retirements and want stronger pipelines that prepare new, diverse talent to step into natural resource and resource science careers.
The opportunity funds coordination and development work for Youth Careers Academic in Nature Arizona (You CAN AZ), a collaborative management group formed by DOI agencies in the state. Rather than creating an isolated new program from scratch, You CAN AZ is intended to knit together and strengthen existing DOI youth efforts and related partner initiatives so youth from many backgrounds can explore, connect with, and help preserve Americas natural and cultural heritage. The program model is described as a pathway that moves young people from education to hands-on experience and ultimately to employment. It emphasizes three connected tracks: educating the mind through environmental literacy (building basic understanding and appreciation for nature and responsible resource management), encouraging the heart through direct outdoor engagement and experiential learning, and inspiring stewardship by creating academic and career pathways in natural resources, including curriculum connections across elementary through college levels and opportunities ranging from volunteering to paid employment.
The specific objective of this funding is to bring together six DOI bureaus and programs to fully develop and implement the You CAN AZ approach, including the identified need for a project advisor who can help coordinate across the participating agencies. In practice, that means the funded work is expected to support interagency alignment, planning, implementation support, and sustained coordination so that education, engagement, and employment components operate as a coherent statewide system rather than scattered, disconnected activities. The rationale in the announcement is twofold: an environmentally informed public is critical to continued support of agency programs, and strong youth programming is a practical strategy for building the next generation DOI workforce.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, categorized under natural resources, with CFDA number 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The estimated total funding available is $450,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $90,000 up to a ceiling of $450,000, and an expectation of up to three awards. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the text indicating "Anyone" may apply, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. Cost sharing or matching is not required by statute, but the agency encourages applicants to contribute match where possible, including in-kind support such as labor, travel, field expenses, or laboratory facilities; if match is provided by a third party, the application should include documentation such as a commitment letter.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted June 21, 2013, created June 28, 2013, and required electronic submission through Grants.gov by June 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with late proposals not considered. The archive date is July 15, 2013. For access issues or questions, the listed grants management contact is Eddie Bell at the Bureau of Land Management (602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov), and the notice points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): You CAN AZ Youth Coordination Grant (L13AS00111)
What is the You CAN AZ Youth Coordination grant opportunity?
The You CAN AZ Youth Coordination grant (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00111) is a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) funding opportunity in Arizona focused on coordinating and strengthening youth connections to the outdoors, environmental learning, and career pathways tied to public lands and natural resources.
Which federal department and bureau are leading this opportunity?
This is a Department of the Interior (DOI) effort led by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the purpose of You CAN AZ?
You CAN AZ (Youth Careers Academic in Nature Arizona) is intended to knit together and strengthen existing DOI youth efforts and related partner initiatives across Arizona. The goal is to help youth from many backgrounds explore, connect with, and help preserve Americas natural and cultural heritage while building realistic education-to-career pathways.
How does this opportunity fit within broader DOI initiatives?
The program sits within the broader Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative and aligns with the DOI mission of protecting natural and cultural heritage resources while supporting communities and future energy needs.
Why is DOI investing in a youth coordination effort like this?
The announcement describes two main reasons: (1) early and meaningful exposure to nature and resource issues helps build long-term public understanding and support for conservation and agency programs, and (2) DOI bureaus anticipate significant retirements and want stronger pipelines that prepare new, diverse talent for natural resource and resource science careers.
What kind of work is being funded (program vs. coordination)?
The opportunity funds coordination and development work for the You CAN AZ collaborative management group rather than creating an isolated new program. The funded work is expected to support interagency alignment, planning, implementation support, and sustained coordination so that education, engagement, and employment components function as a coherent statewide system.
What is the basic model or pathway described for You CAN AZ?
The model is described as a pathway that moves young people from education to hands-on experience and ultimately to employment in natural resources. It emphasizes three connected tracks: educating the mind (environmental literacy), encouraging the heart (direct outdoor engagement and experiential learning), and inspiring stewardship (academic and career pathways, including curriculum connections and opportunities from volunteering to paid employment).
Who is expected to participate on the DOI side?
The specific objective states the effort will bring together six DOI bureaus and programs to fully develop and implement the You CAN AZ approach.
Does the opportunity mention a project advisor role?
Yes. The announcement identifies a need for a project advisor to help coordinate across the participating agencies as part of fully developing and implementing the You CAN AZ approach.
What type of award instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under natural resources.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $450,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of $90,000 up to a ceiling of $450,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of up to three awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. The notice states that "Anyone" may apply, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required by statute for this opportunity.
Can applicants still include match even if it is not required?
Yes. The agency encourages applicants to contribute match where possible, including in-kind support such as labor, travel, field expenses, or laboratory facilities.
What documentation is needed if match is provided by a third party?
If match is provided by a third party, the application should include documentation such as a commitment letter.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The notice shows it was posted on June 21, 2013 and created on June 28, 2013.
What was the application deadline and time zone?
Electronic submission through Grants.gov was required by June 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Are late proposals accepted?
No. The notice states that late proposals will not be considered.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Where are applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The notice points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 15, 2013.
Who is the grants management contact for questions or access issues?
The listed grants management contact is Eddie Bell at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
How can Eddie Bell be reached?
Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
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