The BLM Youth Program supports the projects available under this program are developed in collaboration with the State Youth Program Lead and District/Field Offices to connect youth to natural and cultural resources on public lands through conservation service projects, recreational experiences, natural resource-based employment, and educational opportunities.
Donor Name: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
The BLM Youth Program assists with diversifying the agency’s workforce while exposing participants to complex cultural and natural resource issues. These projects create jobs that strengthen America’s economy and foster relationships with youth conservation corps striving for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.
Program Goals
- Youth Employment: Provide job opportunities for young people, particularly in conservation and land management projects.
- Environmental Stewardship: Engage participants in activities that promote the conservation and restoration of public lands, enhancing ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Skill Development: Equip participants with valuable skills and experience in natural resource management, which can lead to future employment opportunities in related fields.
- Community Engagement: Foster a sense of stewardship and responsibility towards public lands within communities, encouraging volunteerism and public involvement in conservation efforts.
- Economic Benefits: Stimulate local economies through job creation and increased investment in public land projects.
- Partnerships: Encourage collaboration between federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and local communities to maximize the impact of conservation efforts.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
- Award Ceiling: $210,000
- Award Floor: $5,000.
Grant Period.
- Anticipated Project Start Date: 09/25/2025
- Anticipated Project End Date: 08/24/2030.
Eligibility Criteria
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- 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
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
