The Foundation for America’s Public Lands Commits to Funding 34 New Projects in Nine States
The Foundation’s largest grant cycle to date includes investment in rangeland health, expands accessible recreation, and gets more families, veterans and young Americans out on public lands as volunteers to support the public lands we all love. WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG, 6 2026 – The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the […]
Coming Together to Improve OHV Recreation Access and Safety Across Utah’s Iconic BLM Lands
June 24, 2026 (Salt Lake City, UT) A new partnership is funding projects to improve off-highway vehicle (OHV) access and riding areas across the United States. The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Polaris, a global leader in powersports, are providing grants to support OHV recreation access, safety and the […]
When Building Trails Builds Community
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands is proud to support the Skyline Trail project through the Lands to Love® Catalyst Fund. The Skyline Trail expands recreation access and creates new opportunities for Americans of all abilities to enjoy their public lands. By bringing partners together and unlocking philanthropic investment, we help local leaders turn good […]
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands and Polaris Join Forces to Improve OHV Recreation Access and Safety on BLM Lands
June 1, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) A new partnership is helping fund projects to improve off-road trails and riding areas across the United States. The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Polaris, a global leader in powersports, are providing grants to support off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation […]
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands congratulates Stevan Pearce on his confirmation as Director of the Bureau of Land Management
WASHINGTON, DC (May, 18 2026) — The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), issued the following statement on the confirmation of Stevan Pearce to serve as Director of the BLM: Congratulations to Stevan Pearce on his confirmation to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). […]
Celebrating community volunteers who care of Moon Rocks OHV Area
During National Volunteer Month, we honor the riders, neighbors, and partners who show up, week after week, to take care of America’s Public Lands. Volunteers like Friends of Moon Rocks who care for Northern Nevada’s Moon Rock OHV Recreation Area. This year, Polaris and the Foundation for America’s Public Lands are joining forces to support these community champions as they […]
Out of the Conference Room and Onto the Land
I often say that if you care about public lands, you need to get out of the office and onto the land. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to do just that. The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) El Centro Field Office invited me to lace up my trail runners and explore the other […]
Supporting Your Public Lands
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands Park works hand-in-hand with local communities and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to invest in projects and partnerships that ensure our shared public lands thrive. From building new campgrounds and improving popular off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation sites that support the EXPLORE Act, to piloting innovative technologies like virtual fencing that […]
What We Told Congress About America’s Hardest-Working Lands
This week, I Ling Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight with a simple, urgent message: America’s public lands and waters are essential to who we are and caring for them requires all of us. Watch I Ling Thompson’s Testimony: As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this moment invites reflection […]
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Announces 20 New Grants That Advance Restoration and Recreation Access on BLM Lands
WASHINGTON, DC (February 9, 2026) — Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official Congressionally chartered charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced nearly $4 million in new grant funding to support 20 projects across 10 states, leveraging $3.9 million to generate nearly $8 million in total impact for local communities. These projects will expand recreation access, strengthen stewardship, and create new opportunities for people […]
