The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is offering this grant for the purpose of providing comprehensive training and real-life work experience in natural resource conservation, specifically focusing on fisheries. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, including fish hatchery operations, broodstock management, fish health laboratory procedures, and public/visitor education. This grant aims to introduce individuals to various natural resource careers, working alongside Service personnel to gain invaluable practical skills. Successful applicants will have the opportunity for seasonal or year-round assignments, receive constructive feedback for professional development, and may be considered for future employment with the USFWS, fostering the next generation of conservationists.
Opportunity ID: 247649
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F14AS00022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Training of Youth in Fisheries Conservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2013 As auth under Dept policy (505 DM 2.14), the USFWS will award funds (contingent on annual funding levels) to SCA without competition based on SCAs unique qualifications. (See additional info in eligibility section.) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2013 As auth under Dept policy (505 DM 2.14), the USFWS will award funds (contingent on annual funding levels) to SCA without competition based on SCAs unique qualifications. (See additional info in eligibility section.) |
| Archive Date: | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,267 |
| Award Ceiling: | $99,999 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to the Student Conservation Association. The funds are intended to provide an introductory developmental educational experience of natural resource careers, specifically fisheries related careers, through training, hands-on experience and mentoring at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery. Interns will be introduced to natural resources careers through hands-on work with, and training by, natural resource professionals employed by the staff of both facilities. Positions will be available to young people including culturally, ethnically and economically diverse students. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The opportunities available under this agreement are as follows: Hands on work and training in natural resource conservation, fish hatchery operations, broodstock management, fish health lab operations, and public/visitor education. Training and work performed with Service personnel. Will be introduced to various natural resource careers and provided real life work experience. Individuals will be given an opportunity to serve in a seasonal or year round assignment. Will be provided feedback for their future growth and may receive consideration for future employment with the USFWS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FWS Project Officer, Project Officer, 406-682-4847
connie_keelerfoster@fws.gov Email:connie_keelerfoster@fws.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 247649 Full Announcement-1 -> non-construction instructions.pdf
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