Opportunity ID: 322080

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP
Funding Opportunity Title: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for information to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national or regional cooperator organizations.
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.699 — Partnership Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 14
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 76, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 12, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 12, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $0
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities.

The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff.

Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email:SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Due date extended to 11:59pm on December 12, 2019 Dec 05, 2019
Extending deadline to December 12, 2019 11:59pm.
Adding recording and PowerPoint from informational session.
Oct 31, 2019
None. Oct 31, 2019
Oct 31, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 14

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP
Funding Opportunity Title: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for information to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national or regional cooperator organizations.
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.699 — Partnership Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 14
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2019
Last Updated Date: Dec 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 76, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 12, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 12, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $0
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities.

The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff.

Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email:SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 13

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP
Funding Opportunity Title: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for information to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national or regional cooperator organizations.
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.699 — Partnership Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 13
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2019
Last Updated Date: Nov 25, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 6, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $0
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities.


The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff.


Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email:SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 12

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP
Funding Opportunity Title: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for information to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national or regional cooperator organizations.
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.699 — Partnership Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 12
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2019
Last Updated Date: Nov 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 6, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $0
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities.


The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff.


Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email:SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 11

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP
Funding Opportunity Title: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: Request for information to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national or regional cooperator organizations.
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.699 — Partnership Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 11
Posted Date: Oct 31, 2019
Last Updated Date: Nov 05, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 06, 2019 All required documents and forms are due no later than December 76, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.
Archive Date: Jan 05, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $0
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:

Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities.


The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff.


Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email:SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov

Folder 322080 Full Announcement-RFI Documents -> RAP Proposal Narrative Template.pdf

Folder 322080 Full Announcement-RFI Documents -> RAP RFI PPT 11152019 – final2.pdf

Folder 322080 Full Announcement-RFI Documents -> RAP DHA RFI FINAL – updated.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
Email: SM.FS.WOVolServ@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.699 PKG00256440 Nov 05, 2019 Dec 12, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

322080 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

322080 SF424B-1.1.pdf

322080 AD_1047-1.0.pdf

322080 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

322080 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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