Description
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications for the Recreation and Visitor Services Program, which aims to enhance recreation and visitor services on public lands. The program will focus on supporting projects that align with administration priorities and recreation-related laws, such as the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act and the Great American Outdoors Act. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, and nonprofits. The program will provide funding for projects that improve access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities, identify and remove barriers to outdoor recreation, and enhance public satisfaction at BLM recreation sites. Some examples of projects that may be funded include trail construction and maintenance, recreation site development and improvement, interpretation and education programs, and visitor services.
• Improve and enhance access to BLM public lands and waters
• Increase and enhance recreational opportunities and visitor experiences on public lands
• Enhance public satisfaction at BLM recreation sites and areas
• Collect visitor and recreation resource data
• Conduct inventory, monitoring, data management, assessment, and planning on BLM public lands and waters
• Provide enriched visitor services, information, interpretation, and education
• Protect visitor health and safety
• Improve accessibility for persons with disabilities
• Enhance community-supported partnerships in tourism, marketing, and conservation