Conservation/recreation interns to provide outreach and ranger assistance omaha district, USACE.

The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha (ENDIST Omaha) awarded a $229,865.41 cooperative agreement to The Student Conservation Association, Inc. on May 1, 2026, under the Youth Conservation Services program (CFDA 12.010) to provide conservation and recreation interns delivering outreach and ranger assistance across the Omaha District.

The award funds intern placements and associated support services, including stipends, transportation, housing, training, and mentorship for youth and young adults aged 16–30 and veterans up to age 35 engaged in conservation work. SCA recruits, trains, and places interns to perform habitat restoration, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, visitor services, environmental education, and facility maintenance at federal facilities.

The period of performance runs May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with place of performance across the United States. SCA functions as the prime recipient and intermediary between the Corps and participating youth, removing barriers to conservation workforce participation. The Student Conservation Association is a tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that operates almost exclusively as a prime cooperative agreement recipient for federal land managers including the Department of Interior, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies. SCA maintains approximately 200 active cooperative agreements, positioning it as the nation's largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.