Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00246
The grant opportunity titled "IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands" (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00246) is a discretionary funding program run by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall focus is on natural resource-related projects on public lands in Idaho, with a strong emphasis on youth conservation opportunities and workforce development connected to public land stewardship.
A key point of the notice is eligibility: individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly not allowed to apply. Instead, the opportunity is open to a wide range of public and mission-driven entities, including state, county, and local governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). In practical terms, the program is designed for organizations that can run or support structured youth or early-career conservation projects, often in partnership with land management staff.
The notice also draws a firm boundary around how youth internships and crews can be supported. It highlights that the program supports entities recruiting interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II). According to the notice, that statute is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "recruit" interns under this specific framework. Because of that, eligible Youth Conservation Corps programs may only apply for projects developed under the CFDA program authority 15.243, identified here as "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." Put simply, the BLM is signaling that if an applicant is proposing youth crew or intern-based work, it must fit within the Public Lands Corps structure and the specific assistance listing (15.243) that governs these youth conservation activities.
From an applicant perspective, the funding is capped at an award ceiling of $250,000. The original application closing date listed in the notice is May 1, 2023, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of March 3, 2023. While the notice excerpt does not spell out the exact project types, the activity category (Natural Resources) and the program framing strongly suggest on-the-ground conservation and stewardship work on BLM-managed lands in Idaho, paired with youth engagement, training, and supervised work experiences. The cooperative agreement structure also implies coordination with BLM field units, shared planning, and alignment with BLM priorities for public land restoration, maintenance, or related resource management needs.
In short, this opportunity is aimed at government entities, tribes, schools, universities, and nonprofits that can deliver conservation projects on BLM public lands in Idaho while providing meaningful youth internships or crew experiences under the Public Lands Corps Act. It is not a fit for private individuals or for-profit businesses, and any youth internship/crew component must be grounded in the specific legal authority and program listing the BLM identifies (15.243).Apply for L23AS00246
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities 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 2023-03-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-05-01. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L23AS00246.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding program.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically indicates BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. In practice, this implies coordination with BLM staff/field units, shared planning, and alignment with BLM priorities for public land stewardship projects in Idaho.
What is the main purpose or focus of the opportunity?
The overall focus is on natural resource-related projects on public lands in Idaho, with a strong emphasis on youth conservation opportunities and workforce development connected to public land stewardship.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category identified in the notice is Natural Resources.
Where must the work take place?
The notice frames the work as occurring on public lands in Idaho, with BLM-managed lands implied by the program context and BLM involvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to a range of public and mission-driven entities, including:
- State, county, and local governments
- Special districts
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that individuals are not allowed to apply.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that for-profit organizations are not allowed to apply.
Is this opportunity designed for organizations that run youth programs?
Yes. In practical terms, the notice indicates the program is designed for organizations that can run or support structured youth or early-career conservation projects, often in partnership with land management staff.
Is there a specific legal framework for youth internships or conservation crews under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice emphasizes support for entities recruiting interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II).
Why does the notice emphasize the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993?
According to the notice, that statute is described as the only legislative authority allowing BLM to "recruit" interns under the specific framework referenced. As a result, any youth intern or crew-based project is expected to fit within that Public Lands Corps structure.
Does the notice tie this opportunity to a specific assistance listing or CFDA authority?
Yes. The notice states that eligible Youth Conservation Corps programs may only apply for projects developed under the CFDA program authority 15.243, identified as "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
What is the assistance listing/program authority referenced in the notice?
The notice references CFDA program authority 15.243, identified as "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
Does every application need to involve youth internships or crews?
The notice strongly emphasizes youth conservation opportunities and workforce development. It also draws firm boundaries around how youth internships and crews can be supported, indicating that when applicants propose intern/crew-based work, it must align with the Public Lands Corps Act and the referenced program authority (15.243).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $250,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of March 3, 2023.
What was the application closing date listed in the notice?
The original application closing date listed is May 1, 2023.
Does the notice specify the exact project types that can be funded?
The excerpt does not spell out exact project types. However, it frames the opportunity around natural resource-related conservation and stewardship work on public lands in Idaho, paired with youth engagement, training, and supervised work experiences, and implemented with coordination alongside BLM field units.
What kinds of outcomes is this program aiming to support?
Based on the notice language, the program is aimed at conservation and stewardship outcomes on public lands in Idaho, while also creating meaningful youth conservation opportunities and workforce development pathways connected to public land stewardship.
How involved is BLM likely to be during the project?
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the notice indicates BLM expects substantial involvement. That generally suggests ongoing coordination, shared planning, and project alignment with BLM priorities and resource management needs on BLM-managed public lands in Idaho.
Who is this opportunity a poor fit for?
Based on the eligibility restrictions and program framing, it is not a fit for private individuals or for-profit businesses. It is also not a fit for proposals that include youth internships/crews but are not grounded in the Public Lands Corps Act framework and the specific assistance listing identified by BLM (15.243).
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