Scas philadelphia youth program is based at the john heinz wildlife refuge at tinicum
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- F25AC01145
- Recipient
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The Student Conservation Association, Inc. UEI FYMCFKY66CD5
- Awarding agency
-
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $273,456
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.676 FWS Public Land Stewardship – Youth Corps
- Completion date
- Originally
- Funding
-
- $205,091.98 Federal
- $68,363.99 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Place of performance
- Pennsylvania, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior, awarded The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) a cooperative agreement totaling $273,455.97 under the Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment program (CFDA 15.676) for the period June 9, 2025, through September 30, 2026. SCA will operate the Philadelphia Youth Program based at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, delivering entry-level conservation work and educational experiences designed to connect young people with natural resources. The program will organize two crews, each consisting of five youth members and two adult leaders, who will meet daily at a central Philadelphia location with provided transportation to designated project sites.
This cooperative agreement delivers direct youth workforce development and hands-on conservation training services, aligning with the USFWS program's objective to engage youth aged 16-30 in meaningful natural and cultural resource conservation work. Through this funding, SCA will provide introductory conservation career experiences and environmental stewardship education to approximately 10 young participants annually, leveraging established infrastructure and transportation logistics to remove barriers to youth participation in federal land conservation activities.
Description
There will be 2 crews each with 5 youth members and 2 adult leaders. The crew will meet in a central location in philadelphia each workday and transportation will be provided to project sites. This program is an entry level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $83,907 | $27,969 | |
| Original award | $121,185 | $40,395 |
Quick answers
Who received award F25AC01145?
F25AC01145 was awarded to The Student Conservation Association, Inc. by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on June 9, 2025.
How much is award F25AC01145 worth?
$273,456 has been obligated on F25AC01145: $205,092 in federal funding and $68,364 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded F25AC01145?
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F25AC01145, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 (Fish and Wildlife Service).
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