L26AS00048: FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide
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 2026.
Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $6.6 million in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 27, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$6.6 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L25AS00310 | June 23, 2025 | Closed July 23, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 28, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support 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. Therefore, eligible 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 Recreation and Visitor Services awards averaged $243,314; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (82% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Public lands managed by the BLM offer exceptional and unique recreational experiences that benefit the American public while supporting local communities and their economies. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program is prioritizing the implementation of Administration priorities and key legislation, including the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act), the Great American Outdoors Act, and the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. In fiscal year 2026, the BLM will focus on supporting projects that align with administration priorities and these recreation related laws. It is essential to note that all project submissions must specifically enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands and improve the overall experience for BLM visitors to be considered for funding.
Who has won Recreation and Visitor Services grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Recreation and Visitor Services (15.225) awarded $45.7 million across 188 grant awards, an average of $243,314 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management Foundation | District of Columbia | 2 | $17.2 million |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association | Colorado | 8 | $2.6 million |
| North Slope Borough | Alaska | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Southern Nevada Conservancy | Nevada | 4 | $2.4 million |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 3 | $1.2 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 L26AS00048 still open?
No. It closed on August 28, 2026.
Who can apply for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide?
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 FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide?
Closed August 28, 2026. 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 $2.0 million each. About $6.6 million in total across about 60 awards.
Who has won Recreation and Visitor Services grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Bureau of Land Management Foundation, International Mountain Bicycling Association, North Slope Borough. The program made 188 awards worth $45.7 million in that time.
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