FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Recreation and Visitor Services
ID: 357519Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $200K

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/357519
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 aimed at enhancing recreation and visitor services in Oregon and Washington through a cooperative agreement. This initiative seeks to improve outdoor access for underserved communities, foster public lands stewardship, and address environmental justice and climate resilience, aligning with key legislative priorities such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. With an estimated total funding of $800,000, the BLM plans to award grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 to eligible applicants, which include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, nonprofits, and Native American tribes. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically via Grants.gov by March 10, 2025, and can contact Courtney Casavan at ccasavan@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ccasavan@blm.gov
    Files
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    The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2025 focuses on enhancing recreation and visitor services in Oregon and Washington. With an estimated total funding of $800,000, the BLM aims to award up to 12 grants, ranging from $5,000 to $200,000, to eligible entities including state and local governments, nonprofits, and Native American tribes. The program's central goals include improving outdoor access for underserved communities, fostering public lands stewardship, and addressing environmental justice and climate resilience. It aligns with legislative priorities such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Applicants must register with SAM.gov for a Unique Entity Identifier and submit comprehensive applications through Grants.gov by the deadline of March 10, 2025. The application will undergo eligibility, merit, and risk reviews focused on technical approaches and public benefits. Successful projects must demonstrate a clear advantage to public access and align with BLM's strategic priorities. Overall, this funding opportunity seeks to advance recreational opportunities while supporting broader goals of equity, environmental sustainability, and community involvement in public land stewardship.
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