This program utilizes qualified non-profit youth- and veteran-serving organizations to carry out appropriate natural and cultural resource conservation, education, volunteer service and education…

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, with a total funding amount of $206,555.04, was granted by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954). The purpose of the award is to utilize qualified non-profit youth- and veteran-serving organizations to carry out natural and cultural resource conservation, education, volunteer service, and trail maintenance projects on Department of the Interior lands along the Appalachian Trail.

The primary awardee, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, will manage the project, which aims to encourage youth participation in conservation and recreational activities, while also addressing deferred maintenance needs along the Appalachian Trail. A sub-award was made to Greenagers, Inc. to perform standard trail repair and rehabilitation procedures, including stabilizing the treadway, addressing erosion, and repairing/installing drainage structures at various locations along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

This program utilizes qualified non-profit youth- and veteran-serving organizations to carry out appropriate natural and cultural resource conservation, education, volunteer service and education projects on department of the interior lands through authorized national park service programs. This project will encourage youth participants to become more aware and engaged in conservation and recreational programs and activities in their communities and beyond as they develop leadership and work skills while addressing critical deferred maintenance needs along the appalachian trail.