FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
Bureau of Land Management
About This Grant
The Headquarters Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish natural and cultural resource-focused projects for numerous years. This program"s projects provide opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through their BLM experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about natural resource management careers, and become the next generation of public lands stewards. The BLM Youth Program helps the agency accomplish projects across all program areas in support of the BLM"s multiple-use mission. The BLM Youth Program partners with qualified youth corps through the Public Lands Corp (PLC) Program to engage individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) and veterans up to age 35 (inclusive), including tribal members. The PLC program mandates employing youth who are interested in working on natural and cultural resource projects that protect public lands.Projects available under the PLC Program are developed in collaboration with the State Youth Program Lead and District/Field Office project coordinators. The projects emphasize hands-on engagement in on-the-ground projects, skill development training, and mentorship opportunities for participants. These projects create jobs that strengthen America"s economy and foster relationships with youth corps organizations striving for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.Proposed projects within this funding opportunity notice will support the goals of the PLC Program and may also incorporate the goals of the Indian Youth Service Corps Program through outreach to Indian tribes and tribal-serving youth corps organizations. Projects will include the following:Enhancement of recreation opportunities through trail building, maintenance and restoration, and other improvements to visitor and recreation facilities (e.g. kiosks, campgrounds, signage etc.).Monitoring riparian area vegetation and hydrological functions, collecting soil and stream data as well as timber stand improvement projects for wildlife habitat and overall forest health.Habitat restoration and wildlife protection, including reduction of invasive species, tree planting, fence removal/installation, riparian area restoration, etc.Development and implementation of natural and cultural resource stewardship plans or educational materials for visitors.Studies such as resource inventories, historic or archival research, archaeological excavation or stabilization, oral histories, historic preservation, habitat surveys, etc.Preservation of cultural resources, including historic structures.Seed collection for restoration of lands affected by natural disastersReduction of wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and other public land ecosystems.Production of materials and programs on natural, cultural, and/or paleontological resources, communication, education, and interpretation of natural and cultural resources.In-house projects, such as cartography, records management, realty or wildland fire support, must demonstrate a clear benefit to natural or cultural resources and include a field component of at least 120 hours.
Grant Summary
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide is a Bureau of Land Management grant providing $30K to $220K for university, municipality, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-10-16 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does 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.
How to Apply
$30K–$220K
2026-10-16
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide from Bureau of Land Management, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Land Management before the deadline.
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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide : Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide ?
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide is offered by Bureau of Land Management and is generally open to university, municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide provide?
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide provides between $30K and $220K per award from Bureau of Land Management. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide deadline?
Applications for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide are due 2026-10-16 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Land Management, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide ?
To apply for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide , confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Land Management.