L23AS00116: Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Youth Opportunities on Public Lands
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Land Management notices from 2023.
Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $300,000 in total. Applications closed on March 17, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 7, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. This program NOFO supports entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Youth Corps awards averaged $136,007; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
BLM Grants Management Specialist Contact Information
Who has won Youth Corps grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Youth Corps (15.243) awarded $62.6 million across 460 grant awards, an average of $136,007 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Conservation Experience | Arizona | 110 | $15.9 million |
| Conservation Legacy | Colorado | 39 | $15.4 million |
| The Great Basin Institute | Nevada | 33 | $6.0 million |
| Colorado Youth Corps Association | Colorado | 132 | $5.6 million |
| Montana Conservation Corps, Inc. | Montana | 31 | $5.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is L23AS00116 still open?
No. It closed on March 17, 2023.
Who can apply for Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Youth Opportunities on Public Lands?
Bureau of Land Management accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Youth Opportunities on Public Lands?
Closed March 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35,000 each. About $300,000 in total.
Who has won Youth Corps grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Conservation Experience, Conservation Legacy, The Great Basin Institute. The program made 460 awards worth $62.6 million in that time.
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