The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering this grant to establish a 21st Century Youth Conservation Corps. This initiative will sponsor two AmeriCorps Professional Placement members to serve as Conservation Planning Assistants within the Planning and Visitor Services Office of the National Wildlife Refuge System’s Pacific Regional Office. This grant aims to build upon existing programs by engaging young Americans in natural resource conservation through public service opportunities, supporting science-based education, and providing outdoor learning experiences. The program seeks to educate youth about career paths in conservation and foster a lifelong commitment to public service in natural resource management. It is managed through mentoring and partnerships with various community and educational organizations.
Opportunity ID: 55727
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-VSC-R1-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 21st Century Youth Conservation Corps |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Jul 09, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $48,000 |
| Award Floor: | $48,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profit organizations, within 50 miles of the Portland Regional Office. Applicants must have background in managing AmeriCorps programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | See attached Notice of Intent. Creating a 21st Century Youth Conservation Corps Under this initiative, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will sponsor two Americorps, Professional Placement members to serve as Conservation Planning Assistants in the Planning and Visitor Services Office of the National Willdife Refuge System in Pacific Regional Office. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (“the Service”), is authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. Sections 661-666c and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 16 U.S.C. 742a-j, 42 U.S.C. 126551 (American Conservation and Youth Service Corps), and the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998, (Pub. L. 105-242 as amended by Pub. L. 108-327). The Americorps Professional Placement program for the Pacifc Region of the National Wildlife Refuge System builds upon existing proven programs with new and creative approaches to offer public service opportunities, support science-based education and outdoor learning laboratories and engage young Americans in natural resource conservation. These youth programs provide opportunities to educate youth about career opportunities and promote public service as part of a life-long commitment to natural resource conservation. These programs are managed through mentoring and partnerships with AmeriCorps, Community-based organizations, Friends organizations, educational institutions, and local conservation organizations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Marxen
503-872-2700 Email:mike_marxen@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 55727 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent – nw service academy.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Marxen 503-872-2700 Email: mike_marxen@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00019635 | Jul 16, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55727 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
55727 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55727 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55727 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
55727 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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