This agreement supports efforts to enhance migratory bird conservation through targeted activities, strengthening ecological sustainability and community engagement

Environment For The Americas, Inc. received a $114,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) awarded on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. The agreement funds targeted migratory bird conservation activities including the coordination of World Migratory Bird Day events, support for hummingbird conservation initiatives in California, administration of a summer internship training program for students in Illinois, and the distribution of small grants to expand local conservation projects across the United States. These activities align with the Forest Service's mandate to conserve critical migratory species habitat and improve forest-dependent communities through partnership and multi-stakeholder engagement.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boulder, Colorado, Environment For The Americas, Inc. leverages its expertise in youth conservation internships and migratory species management to deliver these services. The organization's service model includes intern recruitment and placement, mentorship coordination, and professional development support, capabilities demonstrated through its recent track record managing federal conservation programs under the Department of the Interior's National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. The small grants component expands the geographic reach of conservation efforts by supporting grassroots projects nationwide, extending the Forest Service's international forestry program objectives to domestic migratory bird protection.

Activities include coordinating world migratory bird day events, supporting hummingbird conservation in california, training students through a summer internship program in illinois, and awarding small grants to expand local conservation projects across the united states.