IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Recreation and Visitor Services Program

The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Recreation and Visitor Services Program grant aims to fund projects by state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions that enhance public land access, improve recreational opportunities, and strengthen visitor services, with a focus on climate resiliency, equitable access, and public stewardship, offering between $25,000 and $500,000 to successful applicants until September 30, 2024.

$500,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Operations Center (NOC) is seeking proposals to support projects under its Recreation and Visitor Services Program. The program aims to enhance access to public lands, improve recreational opportunities, and strengthen visitor services across various BLM-managed lands. Projects should align with BLM priorities, including improving climate resiliency, promoting equitable access to recreation, and fostering public stewardship of public lands. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Up to $800,000 in funding is available, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.

Funding Details

Award Range

$25,000 - $500,000

Total Program Funding

$800,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Special district governments

Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicants should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

August 23, 2024

Application Closes

September 30, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Stephanie McBride

smcbride@blm.gov

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