National Recreation and Visitor Services Program in the US

Deadline: 30-May-22

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Headquarters (HQ) National Recreation and Visitor Services Program is now open to provide a multitude of recreation opportunities and experiences.

The HQ’s Recreation and Visitor Services Program provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities that benefit the public and local communities. The program is also responsible for implementing Administration and Department priorities, including projects to improve racial equity, diversity and inclusion; help strengthen the U.S. economy; minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19; and reduce impacts to the environment and climate.

The BLM HQ has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with project affecting national level work across State boundaries for the following:

encourage, facilitate, and improve partnership with and access for youth, tribes and underserved communities to public lands;
improve climate resiliency on public lands while enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities and activities;
improve public health and safety at developed recreation sites and areas by updating and modernizing infrastructure—including meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities;
invite increased recreational access for all Americans, especially for diverse populations and those near urban areas to encourage enjoyment of BLM-managed public lands and waters;
enhance and increase responsible recreation messaging;
protect and enhance BLMs multiple-use and National Landscape Conservation System values consistent with their designations;
enhance collaboration between federal agencies to communicate and educate users and visitors;
increase public participation in education and training opportunities;
disseminate information about management designations and their values to a wider audience, leading to a stronger conservation ethic and supporting capacity-building.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding: $895,000
Maximum Award: $350,000
Minimum Award: $25,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: 7

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility
- Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.