Project Grant 25DG11083150118
- This $999,520 Cooperative Agreement award from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445) will support the Center for Watershed Protection, Inc. in accelerating career tracks and providing access to water utility workforce opportunities. Key activities include establishing regional industry and workforce development collaborations to address water utility employment needs, coordinating candidate development in areas...
- The Capital Region Planning Commission received a $115,482 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology federal grant program (CFDA 11.451) to support watershed management project selection and governance in Louisiana. Specifically, the award will fund the Commission's work with Louisiana's eight designated watershed regions to coordinate...
- The American Water Works Association (Awwa) received a $291,122 Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency Office for Water through the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (SDWA 1459E) to implement a water leadership training program. The grant period is from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2024. Under the award, Awwa will train 50 current water utility employees from around the country to prepare them for leadership roles through an experiential water...
- This $400,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Park Service under the CFDA 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program will fund the River Network to evolve the Urban Waters Learning Network. The project will provide technical assistance and peer learning opportunities to urban water practitioners, such as community groups, non-profits, local governments, and tribes, who are impacted by issues like water quality, habitat and wildlife...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $852,500 Cooperative Agreement to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445). The agreement provides funding to accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector and expand access to water utility workforce opportunities. Key activities include establishing leadership development, occupational training, mentoring, and cross-training programs to...
- This $400,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (CFDA 66.129) provides financial assistance to the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) to conduct environmental and community engagement activities in Providence, RI. The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) A 10-month "Nuevas Voces" resident-to-resident training...
- The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) was awarded a $833,105 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (CFDA 66.129). The funding will support the completion of final designs, permitting, and construction for several nature-based stormwater capture and treatment, active transportation, and recreational infrastructure projects along the Woonasquatucket...
- The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $7.56 million cooperative agreement to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program. The funding will support planning, design, and construction activities for the Bayou Baton Rouge Watershed Project from August 2022 through July 2025. As part of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program's goal of reducing flood damage and conserving land and water...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445) to the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), a national non-profit organization. The funding will be used to accelerate career tracks in the water utilities sector and provide access to water utility workforce opportunities. The key activities under this agreement include establishing leadership development,...
- The Wichita State University was awarded a $305,068 cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency Office for Water under the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Program (CFDA 66.445). The award will support development of a national network of career guidance counselors to connect K-12 students to career exploration opportunities in the water utility sector through 2025. A key component is an online portal housing resources for educators and counselors,...
THE WATER COLLABORATIVE OF NEW ORLEANS (TWC) SERVES AS THE HOST ORGANIZATION FOR THE URBANWATERS AMBASSADOR. IN THIS ROLE, TWC WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ANDOVERSIGHT FOR THE AMBASSADOR, INCLUDING PAYROLL, BENEFITS, SUPERVISION, AND SUPPORT FOR PLANNINGAND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, TWC WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE WATERSAMBASSADOR WITH ONGOING WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE LOUISIANAWATERSHED INITIATIVE AND ITS RELATED INITIATIVES. TWC WILL ALSO SUPPORT COMMUNITY OUTREACH ANDENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING FACILITATING INTRODUCTIONS BETWEEN THE AMBASSADOR, COMMUNITYMEMBERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE SEAMLESS COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION INTO LOCALIZEDEFFORTS ACROSS THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $40.0k | 9/5/25 |