FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide
This grant funds projects that enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in line with key federal laws and administration priorities for FY26.
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Due Dates: August 28, 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$2,000,000 per award; total program funding $6,600,000; up to 60 awards; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands, improving experiences for visitors and supporting local communities.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET; Arizona, Idaho, NIFC, and NOC will not accept applications under this NOFO.
Description
This opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funds projects that enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands across the United States. The program supports the implementation of federal priorities and key recreation legislation, including the EXPLORE Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, and the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Projects should specifically improve recreation infrastructure, access, visitor satisfaction, education, and safety, with a focus on expanding equitable outdoor recreation opportunities and supporting local economies. Eligible activities include trail improvements, visitor services, interpretive programs, accessibility enhancements, data collection, and partnerships with communities and Tribes.
