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Eligible: Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

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$50,000 - $2,000,000

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services

From Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management

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 FY2026, the BLM will focus on supporting projects that align with administration priorities and these recreation related laws. 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.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Cooperative Agreement

    • Title

      FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services

    • Source

      Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $6,600,000

    • Number of Awards

      60

    • Award Range

      $50,000 - $2,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Land & Water Management

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes

    • Sector

      Land & Water Management

    • Activity

      Education & Outreach, Program Management

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • State governments
      • County governments
      • City or township governments
      • Special district governments
      • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
      • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
      • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
      • Nonprofits with or without a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
      • Private institutions of higher education

      Eligible Activities

      Funded activities should support the following goals:
      • Foster collaborative stewardship of public lands by engaging with youth, Tribes, and local communities.
      • Improve and enhance access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities.
      • Identify and remove barriers to outdoor recreation, thereby expanding opportunities for all Americans.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jul 27, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Aug 28, 2026

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