Opportunity Title:
FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps
Funder/Agency:
BLM Department of the Interior
Opportunity Number:
L24AS00057
Description:
The BLM ORWA Youth Program partners with qualified youth and conservation corps to engage individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) and veterans up to age 35 (inclusive) including tribal members. Recruitment efforts should focus on young, diverse people from local communities to assist with conservation projects that protect and promote multiple- use on public lands.
These projects will include but are 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, including reduction of invasive species, tree planting, fence removal/installation, riparian area restoration, etc.
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; as well as protection, conservation, and restoration of threatened, endangered, and special status species with the goal of preventing or de-listing of species.
Reduction of wildfire risk to communities, watersheds, and other public land ecosystems.
Production of materials and programs on natural, cultural, and/or paleontological resources, communication, education, and interpretation of natural and cultural resources.
Performance of in-house projects, such as science, policy, or program internships, with a clear benefit for natural or cultural resources. In-house projects to include a field component of at least 120 hours.
Eligibility:
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
State governments
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$669,980
Maximum Award:
$166,500
Minimum Award:
$15,000
Deadline:
February 21, 2024
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