FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Recreation and Visitor Services
ID: 357721Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $650K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357721
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at supporting Recreation and Visitor Services projects with an estimated total funding of $2.75 million. The program seeks to enhance outdoor recreation access, promote climate resiliency, and foster stewardship among underserved communities, aligning with various legislative priorities including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Great American Outdoors Act. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and Native American tribal organizations, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by February 14, 2025, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $650,000. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Irene Sattler at isattler@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    isattler@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00157.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025, specifically targeting Recreation and Visitor Services projects, with an estimated total funding of $2.75 million. The program is designed to support a variety of recreational opportunities and address administration priorities such as improving racial equity, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability through initiatives under multiple legislative acts. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Native American tribal organizations, and various nonprofits, while individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible. There is no cost-sharing requirement, and submissions are managed through Grants.gov, with applications due by February 14, 2025. Key objectives of the program include enhancing outdoor recreation access, fostering stewardship among underserved communities, and promoting climate resiliency. Projects must align with BLM priorities and governmental guidelines, with a focus on delivering meaningful public benefits and meeting compliance standards. Award decisions will be based on criteria such as project need, technical approach, public benefit, and the qualification of personnel involved. The expected project duration spans from July 2025 to June 2030, emphasizing a commitment to collaborative and inclusive outdoor experiences for all Americans.
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