Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00133
Apply for L13AS00133
- The Bureau of Land Management in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Education on BLM Lands" 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 Jul 16, 2013 and posted on Jul 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 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 3 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 Youth Education on BLM Lands grant (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00133) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary education grant designed to support hands-on riparian education for young people in Wisconsin, with a strong preference for projects that make use of BLM-managed river islands in the state. The overall goal is to get youth out on waterways and into riparian environments where they can learn practical ecology and stewardship concepts through direct experience. Projects are expected to be education-focused and tied to conservation resource management themes consistent with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
Funding is relatively small and intended to support a limited number of high-quality programs. The opportunity anticipates making about three awards, with an estimated total of $20,000 available across all awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between $5,000 (award floor) and $20,000 (award ceiling). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal match and/or document partner support, in-kind contributions, or other committed resources that help complete the project.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, this points to youth-serving nonprofits, conservation and environmental education organizations, and similar community groups that can deliver field-based programming and safely manage youth activities on or near waterways.
Applications are scored and ranked based on how well they meet the program objective, using six criteria. The biggest emphasis is on what youth will learn and how much time they will actually spend outdoors. First, the curriculum section (25 points) looks at which topics the project will teach, including invasive species ecology, aquatic ecology, water quality, outdoor or survival skills, Leave No Trace principles, and outdoor ethics. Proposals that cover multiple subject areas score higher, so programs that blend ecological science with stewardship practices and field skills are more competitive. Second, outdoor exposure (25 points) rewards projects that provide multiple visits to waterways or extended trips, rather than one-off outings, reflecting the grantmakers preference for deeper, repeated engagement in riparian environments.
Third, the audience category (25 points) focuses on who will be served and how many young people will be reached, with added weight given to proposals that already have a secured audience (for example, partner schools or youth groups ready to participate) or that present a realistic, well-thought-out recruitment plan. Fourth, the location category (10 points) evaluates what waters will be used and encourages use of BLM-managed islands in Wisconsin. Applicants intending to use BLM islands are asked to identify specific islands by map name (as shown on the BLM website) and island number(s). BLM also invites applicants to call 414-297-4416 to discuss possible island locations suited for youth education, which suggests coordination on site selection, access, and appropriateness for the proposed activities.
Fifth, budget and partnerships (10 points) considers who is involved, what each partner will do, and what funding or in-kind support is expected or already guaranteed. Applicants are instructed to complete an attached table listing all funds and in-kind contributions anticipated for the project, so competitive proposals will typically show a clear, credible financing plan and meaningful partner roles (such as providing boats, instructors, transportation, equipment, safety oversight, curriculum support, or access to participants). Finally, contingency planning (5 points) addresses how the project will avoid cancellation due to weather. Higher scores go to programs that can adapt to extreme conditions by changing timing and/or location, which is especially relevant for water-based field experiences where safety and river conditions can change quickly.
Key dates show this was posted July 16, 2013, with an application deadline of August 12, 2013, and an archive date of September 11, 2013. Application materials and submission details were routed through Grants.gov (link provided in the announcement). For help accessing the full announcement, the listed grants management contact is Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer, at 202-912-7098 or lisaclayton@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Education on BLM Lands (L13AS00133)
What is the Youth Education on BLM Lands grant (L13AS00133)?
The Youth Education on BLM Lands grant (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00133) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary education grant intended to support hands-on riparian education for young people in Wisconsin. The program emphasizes getting youth out on waterways and into riparian environments to learn practical ecology and stewardship through direct experience.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The overall goal is to get youth outdoors on waterways and in riparian settings where they can learn ecology and stewardship concepts through field-based, practical experiences.
Where must projects take place?
Projects are intended for Wisconsin and are strongly encouraged to make use of BLM-managed river islands in the state.
Does BLM prefer projects that use BLM-managed river islands?
Yes. The opportunity states a strong preference for projects that make use of BLM-managed river islands in Wisconsin.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The grant is education-focused and supports hands-on riparian education tied to conservation resource management themes. The emphasis is on youth learning and meaningful time spent outdoors in riparian environments.
Is this a research grant or an education grant?
Based on the description provided, it is an education grant. Projects are expected to be education-focused and designed around field-based learning in riparian environments.
What program area or CFDA is this opportunity tied to?
The opportunity is consistent with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How much funding is available in total?
The opportunity anticipates an estimated total of $20,000 available across all awards.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about three awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to fall between $5,000 (award floor) and $20,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal match and/or document partner support, in-kind contributions, or other committed resources needed to complete the project.
What can count toward the required match?
The opportunity indicates match can include non-federal match and/or documented partner support, in-kind contributions, or other committed resources that help complete the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations are most likely to be good fits?
The opportunity points in practice to youth-serving nonprofits, conservation and environmental education organizations, and similar community groups that can deliver field-based programming and safely manage youth activities on or near waterways.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are scored and ranked based on how well they meet the program objective using six criteria, with the biggest emphasis on youth learning outcomes and the amount of time youth spend outdoors.
What are the six scoring criteria and their point values?
The six criteria listed are: Curriculum (25 points), Outdoor Exposure (25 points), Audience (25 points), Location (10 points), Budget and Partnerships (10 points), and Contingency Planning (5 points).
What does the Curriculum criterion look for (25 points)?
The curriculum section looks at what topics the project will teach, including: invasive species ecology, aquatic ecology, water quality, outdoor or survival skills, Leave No Trace principles, and outdoor ethics. Proposals that cover multiple subject areas score higher.
What does Outdoor Exposure measure (25 points)?
Outdoor exposure rewards projects that provide multiple visits to waterways or extended trips, rather than one-off outings. The preference is for deeper, repeated engagement in riparian environments.
What does the Audience criterion emphasize (25 points)?
The audience category focuses on who will be served and how many young people will be reached. Added weight is given to proposals with a secured audience (such as partner schools or youth groups ready to participate) or a realistic recruitment plan.
What does the Location criterion require or encourage (10 points)?
The location category evaluates what waters will be used and encourages use of BLM-managed islands in Wisconsin.
If we plan to use BLM-managed islands, what location details should we provide?
Applicants intending to use BLM islands are asked to identify specific islands by map name (as shown on the BLM website) and island number(s).
Is there someone to talk to about choosing an appropriate BLM island location?
Yes. Applicants are invited to call 414-297-4416 to discuss possible island locations suited for youth education, which suggests coordination on site selection, access, and appropriateness for proposed activities.
What does the Budget and Partnerships criterion look for (10 points)?
This criterion considers who is involved, what each partner will do, and what funding or in-kind support is expected or already guaranteed. Applicants are instructed to complete an attached table listing all funds and in-kind contributions anticipated for the project.
What kinds of partner roles are mentioned as examples?
Examples include partners providing boats, instructors, transportation, equipment, safety oversight, curriculum support, or access to participants.
What does Contingency Planning evaluate (5 points)?
Contingency planning addresses how the project will avoid cancellation due to weather. Higher scores go to programs that can adapt to extreme conditions by changing timing and/or location.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted July 16, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 12, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 11, 2013.
How were applications submitted?
Application materials and submission details were routed through Grants.gov (a link was provided in the announcement).
Who is the grants management contact for help with the full announcement?
The listed grants management contact is Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 202-912-7098. Email: lisaclayton@blm.gov.
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