BLM Alaska opens $1.5M for Recreation and Visitor Services Program
Eligible applicants: states, tribal entities, local governments, nonprofits, local authorities, higher education institutions. Applications are due: March 07, 2023
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (the program is now open for applications)
Opportunity: Bureau of Land Management Alaska (IIJA) Recreation and Visitor Services
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Recreation and Visitor Services Program provides recreation resources and visitor services that support strong local economies and public land conservation. Selected partner organizations are expected to assist with any of the following:
Increase and enhance access, recreational opportunities, and public satisfaction at BLM public lands and waters by providing enriched visitor services (information, interpretation, and education), protecting visitor health and safety, and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Collect data on visitors, BLM public lands and waters, and significant caves by conducting inventory assessments, monitoring, and surveys.
Improve motorized and non-motorized trails, including trail construction and maintenance, comprehensive travel and transportation inventory and assessment, planning management, and monitoring.
Engage with diverse stakeholders and traditionally underserved populations to better understand how recreation contributes to their lives.
Amount: About 5 awards ranging between $5,000 and $1M, for a total of $1.5M in funding.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, County, City/Township, or Special district governments
Independent school districts
Private, Public, or State institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments or organizations
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education
Key Dates: Applications are due March 07, 2023
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