This grant, awarded without competition to SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), aims to support the employment and development of young people while conserving and enhancing natural and cultural resources at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. SEEDS YCC is nationally recognized for its robust program, which has successfully employed almost 300 underserved youth from northwest lower Michigan over the past five years. Their collaborative approach uniquely connects vulnerable youth with the vital protection and enhancement of our environmental and cultural heritage. This single-source agreement leverages SEEDS’ established expertise in youth development and conservation efforts, fostering community engagement and promoting significant environmental stewardship through their proven model.
Opportunity ID: 294073
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00227 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | SEEDS YCC Crew at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2017 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps under justification 505DM 2.14B.4. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2017 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps under justification 505DM 2.14B.4. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps under justification 505DM 2.14B.4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant agreement to SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps without competition under justification 505DM 2.14.B.4. Competition for the award is not practical as SEEDS has been established for the purpose of employment and development of young people and the conservation and enhancement of natural and cultural resources. SEEDS has a robust Youth Conservation Corps program that is nationally recognized. They use a collaborative approach to connect vulnerable youth with the protection and enhancement of our environmental and cultural heritage. In the last five years, SEEDS has employed almost 300 underserved youth who live in northwest lower Michigan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lelania Muth 989-607-6056
lelaina_muth@fws.gov Email:lelaina_muth@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294073 Full Announcement-NOFO and Single Source -> Single Source.pdf
Folder 294073 Full Announcement-NOFO and Single Source -> NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lelania Muth 989-607-6056 lelaina_muth@fws.gov Email: lelaina_muth@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.676 | PKG00232730 | Jun 01, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294073 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294073 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294073 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294073 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
294073 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
294073 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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