This grant from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is for projects that involve young people in conserving and managing public lands. It's aimed at organizations that can engage youth, including veterans, in hands-on work like trail building, habitat restoration, and cultural resource preservation. The goal is to provide work experience and foster a new generation of public land stewards.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can partner with the BLM to engage youth aged 16-30 and veterans up to age 35 in conservation projects. Eligible applicants include tribal governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not engaging youth or veterans in projects
- Projects not related to natural or cultural resource management
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Ineligible applicant types (e.g., for-profit businesses)
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status if applicable
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Partnership agreements with youth corps
- Documentation of past project successes
Cautions
- Must include a field component of at least 120 hours
- Projects must align with BLM's multiple-use mission
- Cost-sharing is required
- Ensure projects have a clear benefit to natural or cultural resources
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and city or township governments. These entities must be able to engage youth and veterans in conservation projects.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can partner with the BLM to engage youth aged 16-30 and veterans up to age 35 in conservation projects. Eligible applicants include tribal governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not engaging youth or veterans in projects
- Projects not related to natural or cultural resource management
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Ineligible applicant types (e.g., for-profit businesses)
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that enhance recreation opportunities, restore habitats, protect wildlife, and preserve cultural resources. This includes activities like trail maintenance, invasive species reduction, and educational program development.
Total Program Funding
$900,000
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 16, 2026(125 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization in the required federal systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget with cost-sharing details
- Gather proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status)
- Secure partnership agreements with youth corps
- Document past project successes and outcomes