Bureau of Land Management

Description

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. BLM California has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist BLM with the following: Increase and enhance access to public lands and waters, Increase and enhance hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities, Increase and enhance recreational shooting opportunities, 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, Enhance community-supported partnerships in tourism and marketing, Protect visitor health and safety, Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities, and Improve motorized and non-motorized trails including trail construction and maintenance, comprehensive travel and transportation inventory and assessment, planning management and monitoring.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Grants Management Officer Karen Law <br/>(916) 978-4322
kjlaw@blm.gov