FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Recreation and Visitor Services Program

Description:

In fiscal year 2024, the BLM will support the Department’s priorities by focusing on projects
that build healthy communities and economies, advance environmental justice, address the
climate crisis, and provide safe and equitable access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all
Americans. These projects will:

• Connect with youth, tribes, and underserved communities to foster public lands stewardship.
• Improve climate resiliency on public lands while enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and activities.
• Enhance access to quality recreation opportunities for nature-deprived communities.
• Identify and remove outdoor recreation barriers and expand recreation opportunities for all.
• Provide an enhanced, more sustainable recreational experience by delivering up-to-date and engaging visitor information online and in person

Eligible Entries:

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• State governments
• City or township governments
• Independent school districts
• Private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Special district governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• County governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Contact:

Bonnie Bates
babates@blm.gov

Link To Opportunity:

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=350557