Opportunity Information: Apply for L21AS00352
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Arizona Recreation and Visitor Services" under Funding Opportunity Number L21AS00352. The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant, such as collaboration on planning, execution, or oversight. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.225. The original application closing date for this opportunity was May 18, 2021, and the notice was created on April 16, 2021. The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support recreation and visitor services work connected to BLM-managed public lands in Arizona. While the notice text provided is brief and does not spell out specific project types, the title and program category strongly indicate that BLM was seeking partner capacity to improve or deliver services that enhance visitor use, recreation management, and public-facing amenities or support functions tied to recreation. Because this is structured as a cooperative agreement, projects are typically expected to align closely with BLM priorities and be carried out in coordination with BLM staff and site managers.
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Specifically, eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category language). A key restriction is that individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible for awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), meaning proposals from private individuals or commercial companies would not be considered.
The notice also contains an important clarification about what the program will not fund: it does not support entities hiring interns or crews. BLM points to the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II - Public Lands Corps) as the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns. As a result, even otherwise eligible Youth Conservation Corps or youth-focused organizations are directed away from this opportunity for intern/crew-style projects and instead must pursue projects under a different related funding announcement, identified as NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." In practical terms, that means proposals centered on youth crews, internship hiring, or similar workforce models would be considered out of scope for this particular Arizona recreation and visitor services funding and should be routed to the youth conservation-specific authority and program.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a partner-focused funding vehicle for public-sector, tribal, nonprofit, and educational organizations to collaborate with BLM on recreation and visitor service needs in Arizona, with relatively large potential award size, but with clear exclusions for individuals, for-profit entities, and projects primarily built around employing interns or youth crews under this specific NOFO.Apply for L21AS00352
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Arizona Recreation and Visitor Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-04-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-18. (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 $750,000.00 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Exploratory Studies to Investigate the Mechanisms of Interrelationship Between Sleep and Substance Use Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Previous opportunity: Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Advancing Environmental Health Sciences (R41 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for L21AS00352
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (L21AS00352) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Apply for L21AS00350 Funding Number: L21AS00350 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $700,000 |
| Office of Native Hawaiian Relations: Native Hawaiian Community International Traditional Knowledge Project Apply for F21AS00427 Funding Number: F21AS00427 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management - Colorado State Office: Wildlife Resource Management Apply for L21AS00484 Funding Number: L21AS00484 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office: Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Apply for L21AS00486 Funding Number: L21AS00486 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office: Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Apply for L21AS00485 Funding Number: L21AS00485 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Apply for L21AS00471 Funding Number: L21AS00471 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Expanding Partnerships for Recreation and Visitor Services Apply for L21AS00488 Funding Number: L21AS00488 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Threatened and Endangered Species Apply for L21AS00445 Funding Number: L21AS00445 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Recreation and Visitor Services Apply for L21AS00466 Funding Number: L21AS00466 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Arizona Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Apply for L21AS00412 Funding Number: L21AS00412 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,580,000 |
| Implementation of the Onondaga Lake Invasive Species Control Program, Years 1-5 Apply for F21AS00408 Funding Number: F21AS00408 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Apply for L21AS00491 Funding Number: L21AS00491 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management Apply for L21AS00489 Funding Number: L21AS00489 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Idaho Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Apply for L21AS00453 Funding Number: L21AS00453 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Idaho Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities Apply for L21AS00456 Funding Number: L21AS00456 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Apply for L21AS00411 Funding Number: L21AS00411 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, Invasive and Noxious Management Apply for L21AS00493 Funding Number: L21AS00493 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Arizona Wildlife Resource Management Apply for L21AS00366 Funding Number: L21AS00366 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $210,000 |
| Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Apply for L21AS00364 Funding Number: L21AS00364 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $704,000 |
| Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management NV Invasive and Noxious Management Apply for L21AS00405 Funding Number: L21AS00405 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $200,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "L21AS00352", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.