L25AS00204 15.225 Recreation NOFO.pdf

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Recreation and Visitor Services program (CFDA 15.225), focused on providing recreational opportunities on public lands while implementing key administration priorities. The program supports projects that build healthy communities, advance environmental justice, address climate change, and provide equitable access to outdoor recreation.

The funding is available through a cooperative agreement to multiple eligible entities including state and local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Key priorities include connecting with youth, tribes, and underserved communities, enhancing access to outdoor recreation while promoting climate resiliency, removing barriers to recreation access, and improving visitor information services. The program implements several major legislative initiatives including the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Great American Outdoors Act, and relevant Executive Orders on racial equity and climate crisis.