Deadline: 3-Feb-25
The Bureau of Land Management is requesting applications for its Recreation and Visitor Services Program to provide 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; and reduce impacts to the environment and climate.
The BLM will support the Department’s priorities by focusing on projects that build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, address the climate crisis, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans.
The BLM’s Recreation and Visitor Services Program oversees a broad and complex set of recreation related programs that provide a multitude of recreation opportunities and experiences. These recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation. As the BLM works to enhance recreational opportunities, they strive to remain a good neighbor and partner.
Public lands managed by the BLM provide exceptional and one-of-kind recreational experiences that invite all to share in the enjoyment and stewardship of their public lands and waters. These lands are located near urban centers and towns, attracting over 82 million visitors annually. The BLM currently provides a wide range of developed and dispersed recreation opportunities that are accessible to the public at low cost. The BLM manages approximately 1 of every 10 acres in the US for multiple use; spanning Recreation Areas, Off-Highway Vehicle areas, and other management designations. In addition, over 37 million acres are managed as National Conservation Lands including National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness, Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Scenic & Historic Trails.
Goals
- Connect with youth, tribes, underserved, and nature-deprived communities to enhance access to quality recreation opportunities and foster public lands stewardship.
- Improve climate resiliency on public lands while enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and activities.
- Identify and remove outdoor recreation barriers, expand recreation opportunities for all, and provide an enhanced, more sustainable recreation experience by delivering up-to-date and engaging visitor information online and in person.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $10,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 5
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
Ineligibility Criteria
- Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.
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