The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation, is now accepting applications for the "America's Great Outdoors: Developing the Next Generation of Conservationists" Initiative Grant. The Initiative will connect youth to the outdoors by providing financial support for conservation job training programs. This opportunity brings together public and private partners to support those organizations that are developing innovative conservation job opportunities for youth on public lands.

There is a geographic focus on the Western U.S., with an emphasis on projects located on or directly benefiting the land, facilities, programs, or mission of BLM and/or Reclamation. Up to $250,000 in funding is specifically available for projects in the Walker River Basin of Nevada that complement the efforts of the Walker Basin Restoration Program. In 2013, approximately $1.4 million will be available for matching grants nationwide. This funding is provided by BLM and Reclamation and is restricted to habitat and species restoration projects that directly benefit BLM and/or Reclamation facilities, lands, programs, or mission.

Applications are due by Monday, January 21, 2013. If you are interested in for information about this grant opportunity:

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