The Department of Agriculture is offering a grant to provide young interns with hands-on experience in managing non-native plant species, reducing fuel loads, mitigating wildfire damage, and restoring native plant species. The grant aims to support education and training opportunities for young adults in southern Arizona by involving them in collaborative efforts to manage flammable vegetation and protect biodiversity. The project also focuses on protecting fire-sensitive native vegetation, public safety, and private property in the Wildland Urban Interface. Applications due by Aug 23, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 319495
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P19AS00504 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOTICE OF INTENT: Youth Experience in Management of Invasive Species and Hazardous Fuels |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $91,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $91,000 |
| Award Floor: | $91,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | A. Project Goals ¿ Interns will gain practical experience in managing non-native plant species, reducing fuel loads, mitigating wildfire damage, and restoring native plant species, plus a range of other resource management techniques.
B. Project Objectives ¿ The objective of this Task Agreement is to support and stimulate work and/or education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in managing flammable vegetation, preventing wildfire damage, and protecting and restoring biological diversity in southern Arizona. Ancillary benefits include protecting fire-sensitive native vegetation from wildfire and protecting public safety and adjacent private property in the Wildland Urban Interface. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 319495 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF INTENT -> A3 – Notice of Intent.pdf
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