Recreation and Visitor Services

Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Land Management

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 BLMโ€™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 recreati

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Helps communities enhance outdoor recreation and visitor services on public lands. Supports activities like trail maintenance and visitor education to boost local economies.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1,338,216 - $10,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Land Management

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What Is This Program?

The program offers opportunities to: 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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligible recreation activities
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
  • Await notification of application status
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
February 16Fee Free Days
May 25Fee Free Days
June 14Fee Free Days
July 3-5Fee Free Days
July 16Fee Free Days
September 17Fee Free Days
October 27Fee Free Days
November 11Fee Free Days
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference may be required depending on the project.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Recreation resources
  • Visitor services
  • Camping and picnicking
  • Outdoor adventures
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

croegner@blm.gov
385-258-0496

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