Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00018
The grant opportunity "BLM CA 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on CA Public Lands" (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00018) is a discretionary funding program from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on supporting youth-centered conservation work on public lands across California. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expects to be actively involved alongside the recipient organization in planning and carrying out the work, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The overall purpose is to continue and expand a long-running partnership model between BLM California offices and Youth Conservation Corps style programs that, for more than two decades, have delivered on-the-ground stewardship, restoration, and rehabilitation projects while also providing paid work experience and career exposure for young people.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to fund youth-focused organizations that can supply project teams and individual interns to complete natural resource and recreation-related projects on BLM-managed public lands in California. The project work can cover a wide range of conservation priorities, including restoration or rehabilitation tied to natural resources as well as protection and stewardship of cultural, historical, and archaeological resources. Recreation and scenic resource projects are also included, reflecting the idea that public lands require both ecological care and thoughtful maintenance of visitor-facing infrastructure and experiences. Rather than being generic or one-size-fits-all, the specific projects supported under this notice are intended to be developed collaboratively with the BLM California Youth Program State Lead and local BLM District and Field Offices, ensuring the work aligns with real, current BLM management needs and site conditions.
A major theme running through the opportunity is workforce development and mentorship. The program is structured to give participants more than temporary fieldwork; it aims to provide meaningful training, mentoring, and professional guidance from BLM staff so youth participants can build practical skills and gain firsthand exposure to how land management agencies handle complex natural and cultural resource challenges. The notice emphasizes that participants will learn about conservation-related career paths and develop a stronger understanding of public lands stewardship, ideally encouraging continued involvement in conservation, resource management, and public service careers. BLM also highlights workforce diversification as a key benefit of youth agreements, using these partnerships as a pathway to connect more diverse communities to public lands and to the professional opportunities tied to managing them.
The opportunity also frames the work in terms of broader public benefits: strengthening stewardship of the National System of Public Lands, expanding youth engagement with natural and cultural heritage, and supporting job creation. In addition to service projects, the notice references recreational experiences and educational opportunities, including natural resource-based employment and even scientific research components where applicable. The intention is that projects will not only improve on-the-ground conditions but also build lasting relationships between BLM and youth conservation organizations that promote balanced stewardship and responsible use of public lands.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding was posted on July 17, 2018, with an original application deadline of August 17, 2018. Awards were expected to be limited in number, with approximately four awards anticipated, and an award ceiling of $350,000 per award. The listed program area is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.243. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning a broad range of entity types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. Overall, the program is best understood as a targeted investment in conservation outcomes on California public lands that is deliberately paired with youth employment, hands-on training, and mentorship to help grow the next generation of public lands stewards and natural resource professionals.Apply for L18AS00018
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on CA 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 Jul 17, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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