The new mexico wildlife federation (nmwf) is requesting funding to assist with the logistics for the native youth climate adaptation leadership congress (nycalc) to take place at the national…

The new mexico wildlife federation (nmwf) is requesting funding to assist with the logistics for the native youth climate adaptation leadership congress (nycalc) to take place at the national conservation training center in 2024.nmwfs overarching goal is to create an experience for 100 native american students that will allow them to fully engage in the native youth climate adaptation leadership congress in a way that is stress-free, safe, and nurturing. Additionally, we would like them to take what they learned during the nycalc event back to their communities to share their knowledge with their peers and elders.nmwfs objectives are as follows:1. Work with FWS to develop an agenda and outline the goals for the nycalc.2. Produce and deliver a recruitment, application, and selection plan for the nycalc participants.3. This will also include the development of the forms and releases necessary for all nycalc participants.4. Receive and organize all participant applications.5. Assist in the review process of all applications.6. Prepare and deliver pre-congress informational webinars to ensure information is distributed as appropriate needed to each group of participants.7. Provide logistical staff support while the students are attending the nycalc.8. Provide transportation coordination for 100 participants, mentors, and staff to and from the event to include ground and air transportation to and from washington dulles international airport, and any necessary medical transportation.9. Assist in the coordination of round-trip shuttle transportation for all participants from dulles international airport, washington, DC to nctc and back.10. Support FWS using online APP of choice for outreach (EX. Whova, zoom, slack)11. Keep website current with potential password protected login for participants and mentors to access documents and forms.12. Provide a certified first responder who will act as the lead safety officer and coordinate with other medical staff provided by the partner.13. Provide 24-hour monitoring of student lodges.14. Provide mentorship and guidance for 100 participants including mitigation of behavior and safety concerns.15. Be the primary interface between participants, parents, and FWS.16. Support monthly online nycalc core planning team meetings.17. Support individual meetings with FWS and committees for specific activities and planning.