FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Recreation and Visitor Services
ID: 357525Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $950K

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/357525
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 Colorado, with a total funding amount of $950,000 available for approximately six awards ranging from $5,000 to $950,000. This initiative focuses on increasing access to outdoor recreational activities, promoting climate resilience, and enhancing stewardship of public lands, particularly for underserved communities and youth, while aligning with federal priorities such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Executive Orders on racial equity and environmental justice. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, tribal nations, and certain nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded from applying. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by February 3, 2025, and interested parties can contact Thelma Mosley at tmosley@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tmosley@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
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    Recreation.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (No. L25AS00160) for the fiscal year 2025, aimed at enhancing Colorado's Recreation and Visitor Services. The total funding available is $950,000, with approximately six awards anticipated, ranging from $5,000 to $950,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal nations, educational institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations; individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. The program focuses on increasing access to outdoor recreational activities, promoting climate resilience, and enhancing public lands stewardship, particularly targeting underserved communities and youth. Applicants are required to submit their applications through Grants.gov by February 3, 2025. The BLM aims to align projects with federal initiatives, including the Inflation Reduction Act and Executive Orders emphasizing racial equity and environmental justice. Applications will undergo eligibility and merit reviews, evaluating criteria such as project feasibility, effectiveness, and alignment with BLM goals. Awardees will face specific reporting obligations and must adhere to national policy requirements, particularly regarding the use of American-made products for any infrastructure-related initiatives. This funding opportunity is integral in fostering community engagement and sustainable recreation while addressing environmental challenges on public lands.
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