This grant is for the purpose of developing a Youth Conservation Corps program in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The program aims to expose diverse young men and women to public service, fostering their understanding and appreciation of the nation’s natural and cultural resources. Recipients will recruit and hire youth, ensuring diversity within the applicant pool. Corps members will receive essential training in resource conservation, vocational skills, and occupational safety. Additionally, participants will engage in environmental education initiatives developed by the Service for both the City of Suffolk and the broader public. The ultimate goal is to cultivate future conservationists and public servants while enhancing community engagement with natural heritage.
Opportunity ID: 47434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R5-RW-09-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Conservation Corps. Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (GENERIC TRAINING) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $23,170 |
| Award Ceiling: | $23,170 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking a recipient who will develop a Youth Conservation Corps program of public benefit in cooperation with the Service to expose young men and women to public service while furthering their understanding and appreciation of the Nations natural and cultural resources. They will recruit and hire youth and young adults, ensuring that the applicant pool represents a good diversity of the young people in their communities. They will also ensure that Corps members have opportunities for training in resource conservation and vocational skills including occupational safety. The Corps members will participate in environmental education programs developed by the Service for the City of Suffolk and for the public. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christal Cutler
Contract Specialist Phone 413-253-8233 Email:christal_cutler@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47434 Full Announcement-1 -> applicationinstructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christal Cutler Contract Specialist Phone 413-253-8233 Email: christal_cutler@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | FWS-R5-RW-09-007 | Youth Conservation Corps Program | PKG00012176 | May 18, 2009 | May 22, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47434 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
47434 SF424D-1.1.pdf
47434 SF424C-1.0.pdf
47434 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47434 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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