BLM-NM Local Youth/Young Adult Engagement in Natural Resource Management, Farmington Field Office, New Mexico

Funding Opportunity Number: L13AS00220 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Natural ResourcesCFDA Number: 15.225Eligible Applicants State governmentsCity or township governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: DOI-BLMClosing Date: Sep 10, 2013Award Ceiling: $500,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Aug 23, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: To provide meaningful work experience for local area youth (ages 16-25), so they can gain an understanding and appreciation for natural resource management, as well as work experience, training and skill development while providing BLM with cost-effective work crews to complete on-ground projects for the renewable resources programs (range, recreation and wildlife). This project will support President Obama's America's Great Outdoors Initiative and aligns with the spirit of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Natural Resources Source Type: funding