Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00035
The grant opportunity titled "BLM-Alaska 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Alaska Public Lands" (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00035) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically through its Anchorage Field Office (AFO). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the selected partner would not just receive funds but would also work closely with BLM staff in carrying out the project, with substantial involvement from the agency in planning, coordination, or oversight. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.243) and is focused on supporting hands-on conservation and public land stewardship work in Alaska.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to strengthen BLM AFO's ability to complete a range of field-season projects that conserve, restore, and maintain both natural resources (such as habitats, landscapes, and ecological features) and cultural resources (such as archaeological sites and other heritage assets) on public lands. AFO staff already conduct these mission-critical activities, but the office is looking to expand field crew capacity by bringing in motivated young adults who can contribute labor, skills, and fresh perspectives. The description emphasizes that college students and recent graduates can add value through unique skill sets, which could include technical training, research experience, data collection abilities, mapping/GIS familiarity, or other field-relevant competencies.
A major purpose of the grant is workforce development and mentorship. BLM highlights that during regular mission work, its staff are well-positioned to teach and mentor young adults in practical aspects of public land management. This includes exposing participants to real-world conservation operations, safety and field protocols, resource monitoring methods, and the broader decision-making context of managing public lands. The initiative is framed as part of a broader Department of the Interior priority described as "Getting America Back to Work," with youth engagement and career pathway development presented as a central BLM mission. In other words, the program is not only about getting conservation tasks done; it is also about building the next generation of land stewards by helping young adults gain experience that can translate into long-term employment in natural and cultural resource fields.
BLM AFO intends to partner with an organization that already has a proven track record of recruiting, supporting, and placing young adults into internships or similar early-career roles. The ideal partner would be effective at outreach, selection, onboarding, and ongoing support for interns, with an emphasis on nurturing career paths across the full spectrum of public land management. That phrasing suggests BLM is interested in internships that are not limited to a single narrow discipline, but rather can expose participants to multiple facets of BLM work, potentially spanning field conservation, recreation management, cultural resource protection, monitoring and inventory, and other operational needs typical of an Anchorage-area field office.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $98,000 and anticipated making one award. The funding opportunity was created on June 6, 2018, with an original application closing date of August 6, 2018. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning applications were open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might have appeared in the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a targeted partnership to bring young adults onto Alaska public lands projects, increase seasonal field capacity for BLM, and provide structured mentorship and internship experiences that help participants build lasting careers in conservation and land management.Apply for L18AS00035
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-Alaska 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Alaska Public Lands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.243.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 06, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $98,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM-Alaska 2018 Youth Opportunities to Work on Conservation Projects on Alaska Public Lands."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L18AS00035.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Which BLM office is administering the award?
The opportunity is offered through BLM's Anchorage Field Office (AFO) in Alaska.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected partner would typically work closely with BLM staff, with substantial agency involvement in planning, coordination, and/or oversight.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The program is in the Natural Resources funding activity category and is identified as CFDA 15.243.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to support hands-on conservation and public land stewardship work on Alaska public lands by expanding field crew capacity through the involvement of young adults, including college students and recent graduates.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
The opportunity is intended to strengthen BLM Anchorage Field Office capacity to complete field-season projects that conserve, restore, and maintain natural resources (such as habitats, landscapes, and ecological features) and cultural resources (such as archaeological sites and other heritage assets) on public lands.
Why is BLM seeking a partner for this work?
BLM Anchorage Field Office staff already conduct mission-critical field work, but the office is looking to expand seasonal field crew capacity by bringing in motivated young adults who can contribute labor, skills, and additional support for on-the-ground projects.
Who are the intended participants or beneficiaries?
The opportunity emphasizes youth engagement, specifically young adults, including college students and recent graduates, who can participate in internships or early-career placements tied to conservation and public land management work.
What skills or backgrounds are highlighted as valuable for participants?
The description notes that college students and recent graduates may bring unique skill sets such as technical training, research experience, data collection abilities, mapping/GIS familiarity, and other field-relevant competencies.
Is workforce development part of the program design?
Yes. Workforce development and mentorship are major purposes of the grant. BLM highlights that staff can teach and mentor young adults during regular mission work to build practical experience and career pathways in natural and cultural resource fields.
What kinds of mentorship or learning experiences are described?
The opportunity describes mentorship in practical aspects of public land management, including real-world conservation operations, safety and field protocols, resource monitoring methods, and exposure to the broader decision-making context of managing public lands.
How does this opportunity align with broader Department of the Interior priorities?
The initiative is framed under a Department of the Interior priority described as "Getting America Back to Work," with youth engagement and career pathway development presented as central elements of the effort.
What kind of organization is BLM looking to partner with?
BLM Anchorage Field Office intends to partner with an organization that has a proven track record of recruiting, supporting, and placing young adults into internships or similar early-career roles, including outreach, selection, onboarding, and ongoing intern support.
Does the partner need to support a broad range of public land management career paths?
Yes. The description suggests BLM is interested in nurturing career paths across the full spectrum of public land management, potentially exposing interns to multiple facets of BLM work rather than a single narrow discipline.
What kinds of BLM work might interns be exposed to?
Based on the description, interns could potentially be exposed to areas such as field conservation, recreation management, cultural resource protection, monitoring and inventory, and other operational needs typical of an Anchorage-area field office.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $98,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
When was the funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 6, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 6, 2018.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning applications were open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement.
Is this opportunity focused on Alaska specifically?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically focused on conservation projects and stewardship work on Alaska public lands, administered through BLM's Anchorage Field Office.
What is the overall outcome BLM is aiming for with this award?
The overall aim is to increase seasonal field capacity for BLM on Alaska public lands while providing structured mentorship and internship experiences that help young adults build lasting careers in conservation and public land management.
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