DOI Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington Opens $669K for Youth Conservation Corps
Eligible applicants: states, local governments, tribal entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and local entities. Applications are due February 21, 2024.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps
Overview and Eligible Uses: This program’s projects provide employment for participants and opportunities to learn about and gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management while promoting long-term interest in public lands stewardship and the BLM. Proposed projects within this funding opportunity notice will include but not limited to the following:
Enhancement of recreation opportunities through trail building, maintenance and restoration, and other improvements to visitor and recreation facilities (e.g. kiosks, campgrounds, signage etc.).
Monitoring riparian area vegetation and hydrological functions, collecting soil and stream data, timber stand improvement projects for wildlife habitat and overall forest health.
Habitat restoration and wildlife protection.
Development and implementation of natural and cultural resource stewardship plans or educational and informational materials for visitors.
Performance of studies such as resource inventories, historic or archival research, archaeological excavation or stabilization, oral histories, historic preservation, habitat surveys, etc.
Preservation of cultural resources, including historic structures.
Seed collection for restoration of lands affected by natural disasters such as catastrophic wildfires and landslides.
Reduction of wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and other public land ecosystems.
Performance of in-house projects, such as science, policy, or program internships, with a clear benefit for natural or cultural resources. I
Develop and offer training and education, including workshops and webinars.
Amount: $669,980 total; ten awards are anticipated, worth between $15,000 and $166,500.
Award Type: Cooperative agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, county, city, or township governments
Federally and non-Federally recognized Native American tribal organizations.
Private, public, and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
Key Dates: Applications are due February 21, 2024.
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