FOA L25AS00175 Recreation Visistor Services.pdf

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Bureau of Land Management for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Wyoming Recreation and Visitor Services program, with funding opportunity number L25AS00175. The program will award approximately $60,000 in total funding through 2 awards ranging from $5,000 to $60,000 each, with no cost sharing required.

The program seeks projects that enhance recreational opportunities and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in Wyoming, with focus areas including: increasing access for underserved communities, improving climate resiliency, removing barriers to outdoor recreation, and delivering enhanced visitor information. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by February 17, 2025, with an anticipated project start date of May 1, 2024 and end date of September 30, 2030. The funding comes through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, requiring compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects. Applicants must register in SAM.gov before applying and will be evaluated based on criteria including technical approach, qualifications, public benefit, and resource leveraging capabilities.