Foundation for America’s Public Lands
Grants Awarded
The Foundation for America's Public Lands, in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance (SNMTA), is working to reroute and improve the safety of the Sierra Vista National Recreation Trail. The project will enhance an 11.5-mile stretch of the trail to better serve its 45,000 annual visitors, reducing conflict between motorized and nonmotorized users, and bolstering visitor safety materials and signage in two languages. The renovation, involving professionally contracted services and volunteers, fosters inclusivity and accessibility, preserves the trail for future use, and bolsters the local recreation economy, all while taking advantage of existing investments in trail and parking improvements.
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands was established by Congress in 2017 to serve as the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Our vision is ambitious – to ensure the hardest working lands in America are working for all communities. In 2024, we moved more than $3M toward on-the-ground projects, including investments in innovative technology to address drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin (CO and AZ); and “last mile” grants to help unlock additional financing for recreation access and stewardship efforts in New Mexico, California, and Idaho. These include an investment to help restore and reopen the La Junta Trail near Taos, New Mexico. We do so in pursuit of our mission: Foster strategic partnerships and generate private support to help connect more people and communities to public lands and waters, today and for generations to come. We work hand-in-hand with the BLM, local communities, and partners to increase support for public lands and waters and inspire more people to connect with the outdoors.