FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Recreation and Visitor Services
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00157
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $10,000 to $650,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
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About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking applicants for its FY25 IIJA/IRA Recreation and Visitor Services program (CFDA 15.225). Through cooperative agreements, the program will support projects that connect youth, tribes, and underserved communities to public lands; enhance climate-resilient access to outdoor recreation; remove barriers to recreation opportunities; and improve visitor information services. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribes, higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Key evaluation criteria include benefits to the public, qualifications/past performance, resource leveraging, and alignment with BLM's multiple-use mission and DOI priorities. Applications are due by February 14, 2025.
The BLM plans to award approximately 7 cooperative agreements ranging from $10,000 to $650,000, with a total program funding of $2,750,000. The anticipated project period is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. Projects will take place on BLM-managed public lands across the western United States.
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 |
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| Foa_Content_of_L25AS00157.pdf | ||
| Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment A.docx | DOCX document |
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