FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Recreation and Visitor Services
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00079
- 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
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is seeking applicants for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Oregon/Washington Recreation and Visitor Services grant opportunity. This funding aims to support projects that enhance recreational opportunities on BLM-managed lands while advancing priorities such as racial equity, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribes, higher education institutions, and nonprofits. Key objectives include connecting underserved communities to public lands, improving climate resiliency of recreation areas, removing access barriers, and enhancing visitor information services. Applications are due by March 10, 2025, and the anticipated project period is May 19, 2025 to September 30, 2030.
The program will provide approximately $800,000 in total funding through cooperative agreements, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $200,000. The BLM expects to make around 12 awards under this opportunity. Funded projects will take place on BLM-managed lands in the states of Oregon and Washington.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_L25AS00079.pdf | ||
| Attachment B Budget Narrative Template 2025_1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A Template 2025.docx | DOCX document |
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