Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00035
Apply for L11AS00035
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Program BLM Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management 15.225 Recreation Resource Management 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2011 and posted on Mar 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Program - BLM Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects grant (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00035) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah funding opportunity designed to partner with qualified youth organizations and conservation corps to both complete priority on-the-ground conservation work and introduce young people to careers and public service opportunities connected to BLM-managed public lands. The core idea is to combine real project delivery with structured learning so participants do not just "volunteer," but instead build practical skills, career awareness, and a deeper understanding of natural and cultural resource stewardship through meaningful, full-time work experiences.
This opportunity supports projects that reinforce and expand classroom learning by placing youth in field-based conservation and resource management settings. BLM is looking for efforts that help participants gain hands-on experience, learn how public lands are managed, and increase their appreciation for the natural and cultural resources on those lands. The program emphasizes rehabilitation and restoration activities that protect or improve the nation s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources, with the broader goal of building lifelong advocates for conservation and public service. In addition to completing tangible work, projects are expected to include education, training, and support elements that promote ecological literacy and introduce participants to natural resource career paths.
Funded activities can span a wide range of public land priorities. Examples mentioned in the announcement include restoration and rehabilitation projects, forestry and trail work, and internships or field assignments connected to archeology, botany, ecology, National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) lands, recreation management, soils, water resources, and wildlife. The emphasis is on comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that blend conservation outcomes with workforce development, including the teaching of basic and life skills alongside technical training.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on project design, technical guidance, or shared oversight of work on public lands. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with multiple CFDA program areas: 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), and 15.236 (Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management).
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, with an anticipated 40 awards. Individual awards range from a $1,000 floor to a $100,000 ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to smaller or emerging youth corps organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is limited to "qualified youth or conservation corps." This includes programs established by a state or local government, by the governing body of an Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization, as long as the program meets specific criteria. To qualify, the organization must be capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals ages 16 through 25 in a natural or cultural resource setting. It must provide a structured mix of work experience, education, training, support services, and basic and life skills development. It must also foster citizenship values and skills through service to the community and the United States, reflecting the program s emphasis on public service and civic development alongside conservation outcomes.
Key dates in the posted announcement show it was posted March 1, 2011, created May 25, 2011, and had an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011, with an archive date of September 30, 2011. For official materials and full announcement details, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov. The contacts provided for access issues or assistance are Maria Gochis (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov) and Andrea J. Ramos (801-539-4145, aramos@blm.gov), both identified as Grants Management Officers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Program - BLM Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects (L11AS00035)
What is the Youth Program - BLM Utah Youth Conservation Corp Projects grant?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00035) intended to partner with qualified youth organizations and conservation corps. The goal is to complete priority on-the-ground conservation work while introducing young people to careers and public service opportunities tied to BLM-managed public lands.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to combine real project delivery with structured learning. Participants are expected to gain practical skills, career awareness, and a deeper understanding of natural and cultural resource stewardship through meaningful, full-time work experiences on public lands.
What kinds of outcomes is BLM looking for?
BLM is looking for projects that both (1) deliver tangible conservation or restoration work on public lands and (2) provide education, training, and support that build ecological literacy and introduce participants to natural resource career paths.
Is this meant to be volunteer service, or paid/workforce-style experience?
Based on the description, the intent is not simply volunteer participation. The opportunity emphasizes meaningful, full-time, productive work experiences paired with structured education and training so participants build workforce-relevant skills and career awareness.
What types of projects can be funded?
Funded activities can span a wide range of public land priorities. Examples listed include restoration and rehabilitation projects, forestry and trail work, and internships or field assignments connected to archeology, botany, ecology, National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) lands, recreation management, soils, water resources, and wildlife.
What resource areas does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes rehabilitation and restoration activities that protect or improve natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources. It also supports comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that blend conservation outcomes with workforce development.
Does the program include education and training components?
Yes. Projects are expected to include education, training, and support elements. The description highlights a structured mix of work experience, education, training, support services, and basic and life skills development alongside technical training.
What is the age range for youth participants?
To qualify under the eligibility criteria described, organizations must be capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals ages 16 through 25 in a natural or cultural resource setting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to "qualified youth or conservation corps." This includes programs established by a state or local government, the governing body of an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization, as long as the program meets the specified criteria for full-time work experience and structured training/support.
What does "qualified youth or conservation corps" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to an organization that can provide meaningful, full-time, productive work for ages 16-25 in natural or cultural resource settings, and that provides a structured program combining work experience with education, training, support services, and basic/life skills development. The program is also expected to foster citizenship values and skills through service to the community and the United States.
Does an applicant need to be a nonprofit to qualify?
Not necessarily. The description states that qualifying programs may be established by a state or local government, the governing body of an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization, as long as they meet the stated program criteria.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project. The announcement describes this involvement as potentially including coordination on project design, technical guidance, or shared oversight of work performed on public lands.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
Which CFDA program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The listing associates the opportunity with multiple CFDA areas: 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), and 15.236 (Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management).
How much total funding is available?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $500,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates 40 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the lack of a match requirement matter?
The announcement notes that having no match requirement can make the program more accessible to smaller or emerging youth corps organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available.
When was the opportunity posted?
The key dates listed show it was posted on March 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The key dates listed show it was created on May 25, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The listing shows an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 30, 2011.
Where can applicants find the official announcement materials?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for official materials and full announcement details.
Who are the contacts for access issues or assistance?
The contacts listed are Maria Gochis (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov) and Andrea J. Ramos (801-539-4145, aramos@blm.gov). Both are identified as Grants Management Officers.
What kind of participant experience is BLM trying to create?
The program is described as a blend of conservation service and workforce development. Participants are expected to build practical field skills, learn how public lands are managed, increase appreciation for natural and cultural resources, and gain exposure to careers and public service connected to BLM-managed lands.
Does the opportunity mention internships?
Yes. The examples specifically mention internships or field assignments connected to resource areas such as archeology, botany, ecology, recreation management, soils, water resources, and wildlife.
Does the opportunity focus on classroom learning or field work?
It supports projects that reinforce and expand classroom learning by placing youth in field-based conservation and resource management settings. The emphasis is on hands-on experience through meaningful, full-time work.
Is civic development part of the program design?
Yes. The eligibility criteria include fostering citizenship values and skills through service to the community and the United States, reflecting an emphasis on public service and civic development alongside conservation work.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: OJJDP FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring
Previous opportunity: Research Center to Support Secondary Analyses of Head Start Impact Study Data
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for L11AS00035
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (L11AS00035) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Ground Water Monitoring in South Eastern Montanas Energy Development Areas Apply for L11AS00034 Funding Number: L11AS00034 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| BLM CA San Benito Evening Primrose Genetics Data Collection Project Apply for L11AS00036 Funding Number: L11AS00036 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Midwest Region Challenge Cost Share Apply for FWS R3 FY11 CCS Funding Number: FWS R3 FY11 CCS Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| National Park Service Catalog Historics Central Files for Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Apply for NPS NOIJ8100110085 Funding Number: NPS NOIJ8100110085 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Catalog Central Files for Big Bend National Park Apply for NPS NOIJ8100110090 Funding Number: NPS NOIJ8100110090 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM UT Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Area Landscape Conservation Forecasting Apply for L11AS00038 Funding Number: L11AS00038 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Atlantic Flyway Canada Goose Recruitment Studies Apply for FWSR9 MBM 9702 Funding Number: FWSR9 MBM 9702 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Atlantic Flyway Canada Goose Pre Season Banding Apply for FWSR9 MBM 9703 Funding Number: FWSR9 MBM 9703 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $51,000 |
| BLM OR WA Crinite Mariposa Lily Monitoring Apply for L11AS00041 Funding Number: L11AS00041 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $46,000 |
| Montana/Dakota Youth Assistance Program Utilizing Youth Groups Apply for L11AS00039 Funding Number: L11AS00039 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Laguna Conceptual Restoration Design Apply for R09AC30003 Funding Number: R09AC30003 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| WaterSMART Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools for FY 2011 Apply for R11SF80344 Funding Number: R11SF80344 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| WaterSMART Advanced Water Treatment Pilot and Demonstration Project Grants for 2011 Apply for R11SF80351 Funding Number: R11SF80351 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| WaterSMART System Optimization Review Grants for FY2011 Apply for R11SF80356 Funding Number: R11SF80356 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Reestablishment of Bald Eagles on the Channel Islands Apply for NPS NOIJ8120110089 Funding Number: NPS NOIJ8120110089 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Changing soil characteristics of Tuolumne Meadows Increased vulnerability and implications for meadow restoration Apply for NPS NOI YOSE 11 UW32 Funding Number: NPS NOI YOSE 11 UW32 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $203,875 |
| BLM CA Moreno Shale Formation Rare Earth Element Project Apply for L11AS00044 Funding Number: L11AS00044 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| FA BLM AZ Interpretive Association for the AZ Strip District Apply for L11AS00045 Funding Number: L11AS00045 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Wild Horse Partnerships for Eco Sanctuaries on Private Lands Apply for L11AS00033 Funding Number: L11AS00033 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Annual Breeding Waterfowl Survey in Central Interior Plateau pf British Columbia Apply for FWS R9 MBM 9704 Funding Number: FWS R9 MBM 9704 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "L11AS00035", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.