Directory of Federal Grant-making
Programs for Environmentally-related Education

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INFORMAL AND/OR FORMAL EDUCATION

Public Lands Interpretive Center

Agency		Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Managment
Program Name		Public Lands Interpretive Center
Program Website		http://www.grants.gov
Eligible Applicantes		Independent school districts, special district governments, for profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), individuals, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, State governments, County governments, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Budget FY06		35000
Budget FY07
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Program Description		The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)is requesting proposals for management of the Public Lands Interpretive Center located in the New Mexico State Office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Funds are available to assist in public land interpretation opportunities in conjunction with several federal and state land management agencies. The goal is to provide a “one-stop shop” for visitor services. The BLM interpretive program supports its mission and goals by serving customers, promoting the health of the land, and enhancing the public's enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of public land's natural and cultural resources and its management. The primary reason for a cooperating association is to enhance the AGENCY’s interpretive efforts, which should be stated in the cooperating association’s charter and its goals should parallel the mission of the BLM. Cooperating associations earn money to support these interpretive efforts by providing outlets for the sale of interpretive and educational materials, such as publications, maps, postcards, photographs, posters, videos, handcrafts, and other items related to interpretive themes of the area. In addition to the sales function, however, relationships with organizations dedicated to interpretive and educational purposes provide many other opportunities for assisting the BLM’s interpretive program. Our vision is that ultimately, as a result of BLM’s interpretive program, the public will be more environmentally responsible stewards while enjoying public lands. Through the services provided with cooperating associations, the BLM is able to educate the public about stewardship responsibilities for America’s natural and cultural heritage. The association should also be aware of aware of both Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management needs when addressing the public on public/federal lands uses.
Contact Info		Karen Dyckes y Montano Grants/Agreements Specialist Phone: 505-438-7575 Email: karen_dyckesymontano@blm.gov