Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00046
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "BLM NV 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Nevada Public Lands" (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00046). Released on May 30, 2018, with an original application deadline of July 7, 2018, the opportunity is focused on natural resource work on public lands in Nevada and is intended to be carried out through cooperative agreements, meaning BLM expects to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, oversight, or technical support as the projects are implemented.
At its core, the program is designed to partner with qualified Youth Conservation Corps-style organizations and participants to place young people (generally ages 16 to 30) into hands-on conservation and public lands projects across Nevada. The target participant groups explicitly include youth from local and surrounding communities, veterans, tribal youth, and other young adults within the age range. The intent is workforce-oriented and service-oriented at the same time: participants gain paid, practical experience and exposure to land-management careers, while BLM advances on-the-ground work that supports the protection, restoration, and responsible public use of federal lands.
The work supported under this opportunity is framed around "multiple-use" conservation projects, reflecting BLMs land-management mission to balance conservation with uses such as recreation, grazing, and other compatible activities. While the notice is broad rather than tied to a single project type, the general emphasis is on completing tangible field projects that help protect resources and promote stewardship on Nevada public lands. In practice, projects under similar BLM youth initiatives often involve things like habitat improvement, invasive species removal, restoration of disturbed areas, trail and recreation site maintenance, fencing or signage to protect sensitive areas, cultural or natural resource support activities, and other conservation-related tasks that can be completed by organized crews under appropriate supervision and safety standards.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $350,000, with an expectation of up to 13 awards. This suggests BLM anticipated making multiple cooperative agreements, likely distributed across districts or project locations in Nevada, rather than funding a single large statewide effort only. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.243, which aligns with BLM assistance programs for natural resources and related public land stewardship efforts.
Eligibility is described as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, but the description makes clear that partners are expected to be qualified organizations capable of recruiting, managing, training, and supervising Youth Conservation Corps participants (and related eligible youth corps participants), including the ability to engage the specific populations named (youth, veterans, tribal youth, and others ages 16-30). Overall, the opportunity is a partnership vehicle to expand conservation capacity on Nevada public lands while providing structured work experiences that build skills, employability, and long-term interest in public lands stewardship.Apply for L18AS00046
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NV 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Nevada 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 May 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 07, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM NV 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Nevada Public Lands."
What agency is offering this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L18AS00046.
When was the opportunity released?
It was released on May 30, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed is July 7, 2018.
What type of funding mechanism is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is intended to be carried out through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
It means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as participation in planning, coordination, oversight, and/or providing technical support while the work is being implemented.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The program is designed to partner with qualified Youth Conservation Corps-style organizations to place young people into hands-on conservation and public lands projects across Nevada, while helping participants gain paid, practical experience and exposure to land-management careers.
Where must the work take place?
The work is focused on natural resource projects on Nevada public lands.
What kinds of projects are supported?
The notice emphasizes tangible, on-the-ground field projects that protect resources and promote stewardship on Nevada public lands. It is framed around multiple-use conservation work consistent with BLM's land-management mission.
What are examples of project activities that may be included?
Examples mentioned as typical under similar BLM youth initiatives include habitat improvement, invasive species removal, restoration of disturbed areas, trail and recreation site maintenance, fencing or signage to protect sensitive areas, cultural or natural resource support activities, and other conservation-related tasks suitable for organized crews under appropriate supervision and safety standards.
What does "multiple-use" mean in this context?
"Multiple-use" reflects BLM's mission to balance conservation with compatible public land uses such as recreation, grazing, and other appropriate activities while still protecting and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Who is the program intended to serve?
It is intended to serve young people who participate in Youth Conservation Corps-style projects, generally ages 16 to 30, while also delivering measurable conservation benefits on Nevada public lands.
What age range is targeted for participants?
The target participant age range is generally 16 to 30.
Are specific participant groups prioritized or explicitly included?
Yes. The target participant groups explicitly include youth from local and surrounding communities, veterans, tribal youth, and other young adults within the 16 to 30 age range.
Is the program focused on workforce development, public service, or both?
Both. Participants gain paid, practical work experience and exposure to land-management careers, while BLM advances conservation and stewardship work on public lands.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $350,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
BLM expected to make up to 13 awards.
Does the "up to 13 awards" detail suggest anything about how projects might be distributed?
Yes. It suggests BLM anticipated multiple cooperative agreements, potentially spread across different districts or project locations in Nevada, rather than only a single statewide effort.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.243.
What does the CFDA number indicate?
Based on the description provided, CFDA 15.243 aligns with BLM assistance programs connected to natural resources and public land stewardship efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. The description indicates applicants are expected to be qualified Youth Conservation Corps-style organizations that can recruit, manage, train, and supervise youth corps participants and engage the specific populations named (youth, veterans, tribal youth, and other young adults ages 16 to 30).
What organizational capabilities are implied by the eligibility description?
Organizations are expected to be capable of recruiting participants, managing crews, providing training, ensuring supervision, and implementing field-based conservation work with appropriate safety standards, while coordinating with BLM due to the cooperative agreement structure.
Is BLM expected to be involved after an award is made?
Yes. Because the vehicle is a cooperative agreement, BLM expects to remain substantially involved through planning, coordination, oversight, and/or technical support during implementation.
What is the overall intent of BLM in offering this opportunity?
The overall intent is to expand conservation capacity on Nevada public lands through partnerships that provide structured, paid work experiences for young adults and build skills, employability, and long-term interest in public lands stewardship.
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