FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Recreation and Visitor Services
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00141
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $200,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- Special District Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
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About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a $300,000 grant program through the FY25 IIJA/IRA California Recreation and Visitor Services opportunity (L25AS00141). This funding supports projects that enhance recreational opportunities on BLM-managed public lands in California while advancing priorities such as racial equity, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Key focus areas include connecting youth, tribes, and underserved communities with public lands; improving access to outdoor recreation; removing barriers to participation; and enhancing visitor information services. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and non-profit organizations. The application period opens on December 4, 2024 and closes on February 3, 2025.
The program will award approximately 5 cooperative agreements ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 per project. Funded projects must begin by August 1, 2025 and end by July 31, 2030. The funding comes through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act, with no cost-sharing requirement. Projects must be located on BLM-managed lands in the state of California.
Synopsis
Program Strategic Goals: The Recreation and Visitor Services Program provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities that benefit the public and local communities. The program is also responsible for implementing Administration and Department priorities, including projects to improve racial equity, diversity and inclusion; help strengthen the U.S. economy; and reduce impacts to the environment and climate. The program is also prioritizing implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; the Great American Outdoors Act; the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act; Executive Order (E.O.) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government; and E.O. 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.In fiscal year 2025, the BLM will support the Department's priorities by focusing on projects that build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, address the climate crisis, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. These projects will:Connect with youth, tribes, and underserved communities to foster public lands stewardship.Enhance access to quality outdoor recreation activities while promoting climate resiliency.Identify and remove barriers to outdoor recreation and expand recreation opportunities for all.Provide an enhanced, more sustainable recreational experience by delivering up-to-date and engaging visitor information online and in person.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| L25AS00141 Recreation NOFO Announcement.pdf | ||
| Attachment A Project Proposal.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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