Cooperative Agreement P24AC00794

Award Date 5/31/24
Completion Date 12/31/26
Dollars Obligated $285K
Federal Agency
Intermountain Region
Federal Grant Program
15.931
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ, USA
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The purpose of this project is to provide professional development and hands-on experience for youth from underrepresented communities in Tucson, AZ, to gain skills in park management, interpretation, education, community engagement, and conservation project implementation. Interns, referred to as NextGen Rangers, will receive training in essential life skills such as resume building, public speaking, and community engagement. This 3-year program aims to engage youth in meaningful conservation work while motivating them to pursue careers in natural resource protection, public lands management, and environmental stewardship.

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