2012 Youth Program Funding; DD: 02/24/2012
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. 20240http://www.blm.govJanuary 30, 2012In Reply Refer To: 1114 (420) PEMS TRANSMISSION 02/03/2012Director's OfficeInformation Bulletin No. 2012-004To: Washington Office (WO) Assistant DirectorsFrom: Assistant Director, National Landscape Conservation System and Community PartnershipsSubject: 2012 Youth Program Funding DD: 02/24/2012As part of the Fiscal_Year 2012 “Youth in the Great Outdoors" Program Target Allocation, the Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships (WO-420) has held some funding to use for national programs and partnerships that target BLM and Secretarial high priority goals. WO-420 requests WO Program Leads to submit proposals for programs or partnerships that educate young people about natural and cultural resources and/or employ them in projects related to the management of those resources. Proposals will be evaluated by a team composed of representatives from WO-400, WO-200, and WO-300 based on the following criteria:Project Scope and Objectives: Describe linkages to high priority goals and ways in which youth will be educated, engaged, and/or employed in natural and cultural resource management; describe how BLM will benefit from the proposed project, program, materials, or partnership; and indicate, if applicable, how many Field Offices may be involved.Audience Reach: Include an estimate of how many youth are/will be employed, educated, or otherwise engaged. In addition, identify any target audience -- underserved youth (women, minorities, tribal and other underserved youth).Other BLM & Partnership Involvement: Outline how WO-420 funds will be leveraged through other BLM funds and through the involvement of federal or non-federal partners.Audience Impact: Describe how much time will be spent with youth and the anticipated impact on the youth and the surrounding community. If applicable, describe how funding will build on the success of an existing partnership, program, project, or product.Please fill in the following information and submit to Betsy Wooster (ewooster@blm.gov) by February 24, 2012.Project, Program, Partnership Description(If applicable, indicate whether contracts and/or agreements are in place.)200 Word Limit:Audience Reach and Impact (include estimate of how many youth will be employed, educated, or otherwise engaged.)WO-420 Funds Requested -- FY2012(Please include total request along with minimum amount that would be acceptable.)Other BLM Funds Available:Partnership Involvement (Partners may contribute time, materials, and/or funds.)Contact Information (Name, Phone, Email)Signed by: Carl Rountree, Assistant Director, National Landscape Conservation System and Community PartnershipsAuthenticated by: Robert M. Williams Division of IRM Governance, WO-560