Recreation and Visitor Services

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 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. As BLM works to enhance recreational opportunities, we strive to remain a good neighbor and partner. The BLM manages recreation resources and visitor services to offer the greatest benefits possible to individuals and communities and to better enable communities to achieve their own desired social, economic, and environmental outcomes. BLM public lands are now recognized as America�s Great Outdoors, a �Backyard to Backcountry� treasure. They are uniquely accessible. More than 290 urban areas and thousands of rural towns are located within 25 miles of BLM lands. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities that benefit the public and local communities.

First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each Notice of Funding Opportunity noticed post on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations, the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant�s ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements

Fiscal year 2025: The BLM prioritized projects that advanced Administration and Department priorities, as well as implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. These projects: 1) Encouraged, facilitated, and improved partnership with and access for youth, tribes and numerous communities to public lands; 2) enhanced outdoor recreational opportunities and activities; 3) Improved public health and safety at developed recreation sites and areas by updating and modernizing infrastructure-including meeting accessibility standards for people with disabilities; and 4) Invited increased recreational access for all Americans to encourage enjoyment of BLM-managed public lands and waters. Fiscal year 2026: Project are unknown at this time, but examples could include: Improve public health and safety at recreation sites and areas by maintaining and modernizing infrastructure. Expand access to quality recreation opportunities across all BLM lands and waters. Streamline recreation permitting and expand digital platforms to improve user experience and operational efficiency. Promote a wide range of outdoor...