Opportunity Information: Apply for L21AS00342
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Utah Recreation and Visitor Services" (Funding Opportunity Number L21AS00342) to support work in the natural resources arena, specifically tied to recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in Utah. Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements, which generally means BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on planning, implementation, or oversight) rather than simply providing a pass-through grant with minimal agency interaction. The posted maximum federal award amount is $150,000.
Eligibility is broad for public and mission-driven organizations, but with clear exclusions. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; other Tribal organizations; public housing/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status. Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), so proposals must come from an eligible public entity, Tribe/Tribal organization, university, or nonprofit rather than a private business or an individual project sponsor.
A key restriction in this NOFO is that it does not support applicants who plan to hire interns or crews under this program. The notice points to a legal limitation: the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II - Public Lands Corps) is described as the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns. As a result, organizations that function as Youth Conservation Corps or that intend to propose youth/intern crew-based work are directed away from this funding stream and toward a different BLM opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." In practical terms, this means applicants should frame projects around recreation management and visitor services outcomes that can be delivered through the applicant organization and partners without relying on BLM-funded intern or crew hiring as the core implementation method.
Administrative details from the listing show the opportunity was created on April 1, 2021, with an original closing date of May 3, 2021. The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number associated with the program is 15.225, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources. The posting does not specify the number of expected awards in the provided data, but the presence of a $150,000 ceiling suggests projects are intended to be moderate in size and focused in scope, aligned with BLM recreation and visitor service needs in Utah.Apply for L21AS00342
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Utah Recreation and Visitor Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-04-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-03. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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 that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Utah Recreation and Visitor Services (BLM) - FAQs
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Utah Recreation and Visitor Services".
2) Who is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L21AS00342.
4) What type of funding is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards under this opportunity are issued as cooperative agreements, not simple pass-through grants.
5) What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
A cooperative agreement generally means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project. That can include coordination on planning, implementation, or oversight, rather than minimal interaction after funds are awarded.
6) What is the maximum federal award amount?
The posted maximum federal award amount is $150,000.
7) What is the focus or purpose of the program?
The opportunity supports work in the natural resources arena, specifically tied to recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in Utah.
8) What geographic area does this opportunity apply to?
The opportunity is tied to BLM-managed public lands in Utah.
9) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number associated with the program is 15.225.
10) What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for public and mission-driven organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, and local governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- Other Tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
12) Who is not eligible to apply?
The NOFO explicitly states that individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply.
13) Can an individual apply if they have a strong project idea?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible. A proposal must be submitted by an eligible organization (for example, a government entity, Tribe/Tribal organization, university, or nonprofit).
14) Can a private business or other for-profit entity apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible under this NOFO.
15) Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
16) Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
17) Does this funding support hiring interns or youth crews as part of the project?
No. A key restriction in this NOFO is that it does not support applicants who plan to hire interns or crews under this program.
18) Why are intern or crew-based proposals restricted under this opportunity?
The notice points to a legal limitation, stating that the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II - Public Lands Corps) is described as the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns.
19) If an organization is a Youth Conservation Corps or intends to use youth/intern crews, where should they apply instead?
Organizations that function as Youth Conservation Corps, or that intend to propose youth/intern crew-based work, are directed to a different BLM opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
20) How should applicants frame projects given the restriction on interns and crews?
Applicants should frame projects around recreation management and visitor services outcomes that can be delivered through the applicant organization and partners, without relying on BLM-funded intern or crew hiring as the core implementation method.
21) When was this opportunity created?
The listing indicates the opportunity was created on April 1, 2021.
22) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date shown is May 3, 2021.
23) How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The provided information does not specify the number of expected awards.
24) What project size or scope does this opportunity appear to target?
Based on the $150,000 maximum federal award amount, projects appear intended to be moderate in size and focused in scope, aligned with BLM recreation and visitor service needs in Utah.
25) Is this opportunity focused on natural resources work?
Yes. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in Utah.
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