Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00043
The BLM Utah 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Public Lands grant (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00043) is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity designed to partner with a qualified Youth Conservation Corps (or similar youth-serving conservation organization) to carry out priority conservation work on BLM-managed public lands across Utah. Built on more than two decades of collaboration between the Utah BLM offices and youth conservation programs, the opportunity focuses on practical, on-the-ground stewardship projects that restore, rehabilitate, and protect natural and cultural resources while giving young participants paid, career-relevant experience in public land management. The broader intent is to build a pipeline of future conservation professionals, diversify the natural resources workforce, and connect more young people to their public lands through hands-on service and mentorship.
The central objective is to engage youth and young adults ages 16 to 30, including veterans, tribal youth, and participants from local and surrounding Utah communities, in projects that support multiple-use stewardship on public lands. BLM emphasizes that projects should be developed collaboratively with the BLM Utah Youth Program State Lead and BLM District and Field Offices, with a strong focus on meaningful field work, structured training, and mentorship. Participants are expected to learn directly from BLM professionals who provide technical guidance and career exposure in natural and cultural resource management, helping participants build skills, understand complex management issues, and explore conservation-related career pathways.
The projects supported under this notice are wide-ranging but tied to Department of the Interior priorities and practical management needs on the ground. Example project types include improving recreation infrastructure and visitor experiences through trail building and maintenance, restoration work, upgrades to kiosks and campgrounds, and installation of signage. Other priorities include monitoring riparian vegetation and hydrologic function, collecting soil and stream data, and conducting timber stand improvement to support wildlife habitat and overall forest health. Habitat restoration and wildlife protection work is also highlighted, such as invasive species reduction, tree planting, riparian restoration, and fence removal or installation to improve habitat connectivity and resource protection. The opportunity also supports scientific and cultural resource work, including inventories and surveys, historic or archival research, archaeological digs, oral history projects, and historic preservation activities, including preservation of historic structures. Another featured priority is reducing wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and public land ecosystems through focused fuels and risk-reduction activities.
From an implementation standpoint, the work can be organized in two main formats. One option is a crew-based model where participants work together under the close direction of trained and experienced crew leaders or conservation professionals. The second option is an individual or small-team approach where participants complete specialized tasks under the direction of conservation professionals and with dedicated attention. In both cases, the partner organization is responsible for direct supervision through qualified crew leaders or staff. BLM staff may mentor and provide project guidance, but they are not intended to serve as the direct supervisors of the participants.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement (a discretionary funding instrument used when substantial federal involvement is anticipated), under CFDA 15.243 and the Natural Resources funding activity category. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any requirements described in the full opportunity materials. For the 2018 cycle, the opportunity anticipated up to three awards, with an award ceiling of $62,000. The notice was created on August 13, 2018, with an original closing date of September 12, 2018.
Finally, the participant service limits described in the notice are meant to keep the program focused on development and advancement rather than long-term placement in a single role. While there is no stated maximum number of hours a Public Lands Corps (PLC) participant may serve overall, an individual cannot be assigned to the same PLC project for more than two years in a part-time capacity, or more than one year in a full-time capacity. This structure reinforces the program's workforce development purpose by encouraging progression to new projects, skills, and opportunities.Apply for L18AS00043
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Utah 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Public Lands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $62,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "BLM Utah 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Public Lands" grant?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00043) intended to partner with a qualified Youth Conservation Corps (or similar youth-serving conservation organization) to complete priority conservation and stewardship work on BLM-managed public lands across Utah.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically focused on BLM-managed public lands in Utah.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to restore, rehabilitate, and protect natural and cultural resources on public lands while providing young participants paid, career-relevant experience in public land management. It also aims to build a pipeline of future conservation professionals, diversify the natural resources workforce, and connect more youth to their public lands through hands-on service and mentorship.
Who are the intended participants in the supported projects?
The projects are intended to engage youth and young adults ages 16 to 30. The notice also specifically includes veterans, tribal youth, and participants from local and surrounding Utah communities.
Is this opportunity focused on jobs, education, or service?
Based on the notice description, it is centered on hands-on service and workforce development: participants do practical field work and receive structured training and mentorship while gaining paid, career-relevant experience.
What types of organizations is BLM looking to partner with?
BLM intends to partner with a qualified Youth Conservation Corps or a similar youth-serving conservation organization capable of supervising participants and carrying out conservation projects on public lands.
What is the funding instrument type?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which is a discretionary funding instrument used when substantial federal involvement is anticipated.
What does "substantial federal involvement" mean here?
The notice indicates BLM expects to be actively involved through collaboration on project development and by providing technical guidance and mentoring. At the same time, BLM staff are not intended to serve as the direct supervisors of participants.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.243.
What funding activity category is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
How many awards were anticipated?
For the 2018 cycle, the notice anticipated up to three awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $62,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was created on August 13, 2018, with an original closing date of September 12, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any requirements described in the full opportunity materials.
Where must the work take place?
The work is intended to take place on BLM-managed public lands across Utah.
Do proposed projects need to be coordinated with BLM?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that projects should be developed collaboratively with the BLM Utah Youth Program State Lead and BLM District and Field Offices.
What are examples of recreation and visitor experience projects that may be supported?
Examples include trail building and maintenance, restoration work, upgrades to kiosks and campgrounds, and installation of signage intended to improve recreation infrastructure and visitor experiences.
What kinds of monitoring and data collection work are included?
The notice highlights monitoring riparian vegetation and hydrologic function, collecting soil and stream data, and conducting timber stand improvement work tied to habitat and forest health goals.
What kinds of habitat restoration or wildlife-related projects are included?
Examples include invasive species reduction, tree planting, riparian restoration, and fence removal or installation to improve habitat connectivity and protect resources.
Are cultural resource projects eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice includes scientific and cultural resource work such as inventories and surveys, historic or archival research, archaeological digs, oral history projects, and historic preservation activities, including preservation of historic structures.
Does the grant support wildfire risk reduction work?
Yes. One featured priority is reducing wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and public land ecosystems through focused fuels and risk-reduction activities.
How can project work be structured for participants?
The notice describes two main formats: (1) a crew-based model where participants work together under close direction of trained crew leaders or conservation professionals, and (2) an individual or small-team model where participants complete specialized tasks under the direction of conservation professionals and with dedicated attention.
Who is responsible for supervising youth participants day-to-day?
The partner organization is responsible for direct supervision through qualified crew leaders or staff. BLM staff may mentor participants and provide project guidance, but they are not intended to serve as direct supervisors.
What kind of training or mentorship is expected?
The opportunity stresses meaningful field work paired with structured training and mentorship. Participants are expected to learn directly from BLM professionals who provide technical guidance and career exposure in natural and cultural resource management.
How does the program support career development?
By combining paid on-the-ground projects with training, mentorship, and direct exposure to BLM professionals, the program is intended to help participants build skills, understand complex management issues, and explore conservation-related career pathways.
Are there limits on how long a participant can serve on the same project?
Yes. While there is no stated maximum number of hours a Public Lands Corps (PLC) participant may serve overall, an individual cannot be assigned to the same PLC project for more than two years in a part-time capacity, or more than one year in a full-time capacity.
Why does the notice include participant service limits?
The notice explains that the limits are meant to keep the program focused on development and advancement rather than long-term placement in a single role, encouraging progression to new projects, skills, and opportunities.
Is the focus limited to one type of conservation project?
No. The notice describes a wide range of eligible project types, as long as they align with Department of the Interior priorities and practical BLM management needs on the ground.
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