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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide

Federal funding opportunity L26AS00048 from Bureau of Land Management (Department of the Interior).

Posted
July 27, 2026
Closed
August 28, 2026
Award ceiling
$2,000,000
Award floor
$50,000
Program funding
$6,600,000
Expected awards
60
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing
15.225
Category
Natural Resources
Archives
September 28, 2026

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 15.225 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$18.1M
FY2025 obligated
$4.8M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$1,895
Awards in window
121

Top recipients: Bureau of Land Management Foundation, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Southern Nevada Conservancy, Wood River Trails Coalition Inc, Iditarod National Historic Trail, Inc

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

Public lands managed by the BLM offer exceptional and unique recreational experiences that benefit the American public while supporting local communities and their economies. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program is prioritizing the implementation of Administration priorities and key legislation, including the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act), the Great American Outdoors Act, and the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. In fiscal year 2026, the BLM will focus on supporting projects that align with administration priorities and these recreation related laws. It is essential to note that all project submissions must specifically enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands and improve the overall experience for BLM visitors to be considered for funding.

Who can apply

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.

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Agency contact: Bureau of Land Management · [email protected] · 303-202-3865

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