Recreation and Visitor Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.225 (USAspending.gov).
- Bureau Of Land Management Foundation 2 awards $17,191,250
- Southern Nevada Conservancy 2 awards $2,356,788
- International Mountain Bicycling Association 2 awards $1,758,641
- Iditarod National Historic Trail, Inc $1,038,994
- Colorado Canyons Association $843,200
- The New Mexico Association Of Counties $529,281
- Nevada Outdoor School $524,665
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provide some of the most diverse outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal lands in the western United States. The BLM’s Recreation and Visitor Services Program oversees a broad and complex set of recreation related programs, which provide a multitude of recreation opportunities and experiences. These recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation. As BLM works to enhance recreational opportunities, we strive to remain a good neighbor and partner. The BLM manages recreation resources and visitor services to offer the greatest benefits possible to individuals and communities and to better enable communities to achieve their own desired social, economic, and environmental outcomes. BLM public lands are now recognized as America’s Great Outdoors, a “Backyard to Backcountry” treasure. They are uniquely accessible. More than 290 urban areas and thousands of rural towns are located within 25 miles of BLM lands. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities that benefit the public and local communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofit Organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final award selection review by BLM Leadership.
Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project, but should not be more than five years. Further information will be available for each program at the time the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement. Most awards are anticipated within 120 days or less after the announcement closes.
Program details & compliance
Description
The program offers opportunities to: implement the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act; increase and enhance access to public lands and waters; increase and enhance recreational opportunities; enhance public satisfaction at BLM recreation sites and areas; improve inventory, assessment and planning on public lands and waters; improve management, administration and monitoring of public lands and waters; provide enriched visitor services, information, interpretation and education; protect visitor health and safety; improve accessibility for persons with disabilities; improve motorized and non-motorized trails including trail construction and maintenance, comprehensive travel and transportation inventory and assessment, planning management and monitoring; enhance community-supported partnerships in tourism and marketing; strengthen relationships with sovereign Tribal nations by increased cooperation on our public lands through the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act. Underscoring the importance of BLM recreation to the American people, the Recreation Management staff collaborate with various partners, volunteers, and youth programs, and engage with stakeholders to ensure access to public lands and work with local communities and partners to identify opportunities that support local economies.
Mission Categories
Primary: Land and Forest Conservation
Other categories:
RecreationRecreationSocial SciencesEngineering
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Projects are used to benefit public lands administered by the BLM. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. Financial assistance can be used for assisting the BLM in the management, protection and/or upgrade recreational resources and related facilities, and in providing related public contact/education opportunities.
Required Documentation
A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal, budget spreadsheet, a budget narrative/breakdown, and any other requirements specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice and submitted through www.grants.gov.
State plan is not required for this application.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements