FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00305
- Agency
-
Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $210,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
-
- 15.243 Youth Corps
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
-
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
-
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
-
- Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov (303) 236-4001
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking cooperative agreements for its FY25 Youth Conservation Corps program to engage youth and veterans aged 16-35 in conservation projects across public lands. The program aims to provide hands-on work experience in natural resource management through projects including trail maintenance, habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, cultural resource preservation, and wildfire risk reduction. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions, with a focus on recruiting participants who can contribute to environmental stewardship while developing professional skills. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as statement of need, recruitment strategies, technical approach, public benefit, and applicant qualifications. The application deadline is July 11, 2025, with an anticipated project period from September 25, 2025, to August 24, 2030, and a required 25% cost-sharing match.
The funding opportunity will distribute approximately $900,000 across an expected 8 awards, with individual award amounts ranging from $5,000 to $210,000. Projects will be implemented through cooperative agreements under the Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243), with work to be performed across various BLM-managed territories. Participants will receive weekly stipends and engage in field work that emphasizes skill development, mentorship, and conservation efforts. The program will support projects in multiple states, with a particular focus on western regions, and aims to create meaningful work experiences that introduce youth to careers in natural resource management while accomplishing critical conservation objectives.
Synopsis
The Headquarters Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish conservation projects for numerous years. This program"s projects employ participants and opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through their BLM experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about conservation-related careers, and become the next generation of public lands stewards. The BLM Youth Program also helps the agency accomplish mission-critical projects across all program areas. The BLM Youth Program partners with qualified youth and conservation corps through the Public Lands Corp (PLC) Program to engage individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) and veterans up to age 35 (inclusive), including tribal members. The PLC program mandates employing youth who are interested in working on conservation projects that protect public lands. Projects available under the PLC Program are developed in collaboration with the State Youth Program Lead and District/Field Office project coordinators. The projects emphasize hands-on learning engagement in on-the-ground projects, skill development training, and mentorship opportunities for participants. These projects create jobs that strengthen America"s economy and foster relationships with youth conservation corps organizations striving for balanced stewardship and use of public lands. Proposed projects within this funding opportunity notice will support the goals of the PLC Program and may also incorporate the goals of the Indian Youth Service Corps Program through outreach to Indian tribes and tribal-serving youth corps organizations. Projects will include the following:Enhancement of recreation opportunities through trail building, maintenance and restoration, and other improvements to visitor and recreation facilities (e.g. kiosks, campgrounds, signage etc.).Monitoring riparian area vegetation and hydrological functions, collecting soil and stream data as well as timber stand improvement projects for wildlife habitat and overall forest health.Habitat restoration and wildlife protection, including reduction of invasive species, tree planting, fence removal/installation, riparian area restoration, etc.Development and implementation of natural and cultural resource stewardship plans or educational materials for visitors.Studies such as resource inventories, historic or archival research, archaeological excavation or stabilization, oral histories, historic preservation, habitat surveys, etc.Preservation of cultural resources, including historic structures.Seed collection for restoration of lands affected by natural disastersReduction of wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and other public land ecosystems.Production of materials and programs on natural, cultural, and/or paleontological resources, communication, education, and interpretation of natural and cultural resources.In-house projects, such as cartography, records management, realty or wildland fire support, must demonstrate a clear benefit to natural or cultural resources and include a field component of at least 120 hours.
Files
Show all 22
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar grant opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity