Cooperative Agreement L21AC10531

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $249,938.39 Cooperative Agreement to Friends of the Desert Mountains on October 1, 2023 through its Recreation and Visitor Services Program (CFDA 15.225). The funding will support visitor services and recreation activities on public lands managed by the BLM in California over a 5-year period through September 30, 2028. The Cooperative Agreement aims to enhance recreational opportunities, visitor services, and conservation efforts on BLM lands in...

This $4,100,000 Cooperative Agreement was awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Management Initiatives Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.239). The primary objectives are to: 1) Develop a pipeline of recreation projects to support resilient recreation infrastructure, education, and visitor experience on BLM lands and waters; 2) Improve visitor data collection methodologies to inform land management decisions; and 3) Produce a "State of...

The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $147,000 Cooperative Agreement to Trailkeepers of Oregon, a non-profit organization, from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2028. The purpose of this award under the BLM's Recreation and Visitor Services Program (CFDA 15.225) is to coordinate a statewide trails skills training program that will increase the trails design, building, and management knowledge of individuals responsible for constructing and...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $105,500 Cooperative Agreement under the Recreation and Visitor Services program (CFDA 15.225) to the Birds of Prey NCA Partnership (BOPP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Idaho. The funding will support BOPP's efforts to enhance public access, engagement, and stewardship of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area through a variety of activities, including: Hosting the annual Snake River Raptor Fest outreach...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $166,139.97 Cooperative Agreement under the Recreation and Visitor Services program (CFDA 15.225) to the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) on February 15, 2025. The award will fund the expansion of the Mountain of the Rogue Trail System and the Fredenburg Recreation Project in Oregon, with a focus on trail-based recreation. IMBA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a leading expert in sustainable trail design, construction,...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $332,855.75 Cooperative Agreement to the Friends of Red Rock Canyon under the Recreation and Visitor Services Program (CFDA 15.225) to provide administrative support and increase volunteer opportunities for conservation and restoration efforts at Red Rock Canyon. The funding will engage underserved communities, provide educational opportunities, and encourage meaningful connections through the use of public lands. Key activities include increasing...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $470,441.97 Cooperative Agreement under the Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243) to The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) to provide assistance with BLM's youth program. The goals of the project are to: 1) engage young adults in public service and promote conservation careers through 12-week internships with the BLM in California, Alaska, and Montana; 2) provide job creation and foster relationships with...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243) provides $309,298 to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in Oregon to offer workforce development opportunities for tribal youth. The project builds upon a previous pilot program, expanding employment opportunities for tribal youth in Oregon through government-to-government partnerships and community-based initiatives. The...

This $174,625.47 Cooperative Agreement award, granted by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management under the Aquatic Resources Management program (CFDA 15.244), will support the Blackfoot Community Recreation and Stewardship Program implemented by The Blackfoot Challenge Inc., a non-profit organization in Ovando, Montana. Over the 5-year award period from July 2024 to July 2029, the project will collect data on recreational impacts to aquatic and terrestrial resources...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a $239,998.36 Cooperative Agreement to the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF), doing business as the Big Bear Discovery Center, under the Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243). The 5-year award, effective October 1, 2023, will support SCMF's Urban Conservation Corps programs in the Coachella Valley. Key activities include environmental education, habitat restoration for...