3. JAN OMB120 Youth Conservation Corps. [15.243] MA BiFO JA.pdf
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- L24AS00097
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This document outlines a federal grant opportunity through the Bureau of Land Management for the Montana/Dakotas Youth Conservation Corps program. The BLM Billings Field Office is seeking applications for up to $500,000 in funding to support field crews, youth crews, and internships ranging from 2 to 11 months in length. These positions will conduct natural resource management projects such as wildlife and plant restoration, weed control, trail maintenance and development, and interpretive signage installation. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check. The BLM will provide training, equipment, and transportation for project work, while the Youth Conservation Corps program will offer housing stipends, meals, and training opportunities. Applications should be submitted according to the dates listed in the funding opportunity on Grants.gov under assistance listing number 15.243 and solicitation number L24AS00097. Awards will be in the form of cooperative agreements with the BLM.
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Field/District Office: Billings Field Office
Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: L24AS00097 Project Submission Dates and Times: Refer to Funding Opportunity Announcement on GRANTS.gov
Project Title: Billings Field Office Youth Opportunity
Maximum Available Funding in FY24: $500,000
Project Background Information: The BLM-MT/DAK, Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office, Billings
Field Office is committed to connecting a diverse group of young Americans to their public lands by providing service projects related to recreation and natural and cultural resources management. Program participants will be mentored by BLM professionals to acquire new job skills and gain experience that will lead to an appreciation of public lands and potentially future career opportunities.
Project Objective: This project is a cooperative effort between the BLM and the youth interns, and field/youth crews to complete natural, cultural, and recreational activities, while developing important job skills in America’s youth. This is a five-year agreement. BIFO will host field crews (6-8 members per crew), (6-8 members per crew) youth crews, 11-month interns, 9-month interns, and 2- 4 month interns that will assist the BLM in completing various tasks and projects outlined below in duties.
Work Schedule: 5 to10 day hitches dependent on project. Internships would vary from 4 to11 months.
Days of the week worked would be dependent on individual program. I.e internships in Recreation Program and Pompey’s Pillar would require weekend and possibly holiday work.
Qualification Requirements: This opportunity is suitable for youth working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in geology or geoscience-related discipline. As stated in the duties this opportunity will require time outdoors and field work that is often under somewhat rigorous physical conditions. Applicants must also meet the following criteria: 1). Pass a DOI security background check.
Housing: The BLM cannot provide housing but may be able to assist in locating appropriate clean housing.
A maximum monthly housing stipend of $600 is allowable.
Vehicle Needs: A personal vehicle is NOT required for the position but is strongly encouraged as it makes the applicant's days off much more enjoyable. A government vehicle will be provided for interns needing to visit and complete field operations, as well as specialized project equipment such as UTV’s.
Other Project Considerations:
Food: Youth Corps provides meals or food stipend for field and youth crews.
All Supplies: BLM will provide access to a computer or laptops, if program requires their use for internships.
Tools and equipment needed to complete field work or office work for interns will be provided by the BLM.
Cell phones will not be provided. Field/youth crews will bring their own trail tools, chainsaws, and fencing tools. BLM will help provide additional tools should the project require them. Youth Corps will supply tents and camping supplies.
Field/District Office: Billings Field Office
Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: L24AS00097 Project Submission Dates and Times: Refer to Funding Opportunity Announcement on GRANTS.gov
Training Requirements: Chainsaw training, first aid, computer training, crew leads training, individual training, and potentially GIS training. Youth Corps will provide the training or Youth Corps, any specificized training specific to BLM program needs will be provided by BLM, i.e. AIM training .
Travel: Field and youth crews will be traveling throughout the field office, travel costs to site and to perform field work will be covered by the youth corps for field and youth crews. Travel for interns for BLM projects will be covered by BLM, travel to youth corps specific trainings, conferences will be covered by youth corps.
Duties:
• Wildlife and plant restoration projects to improve natural resource conditions.
• Weed control to improve rangeland health and wildlife habitat.
• Trail and route development and maintenance.
• Rehabilitating and restoring OHV routes.
• Fencing projects to protect resources and help livestock operators meet rangeland health standards.
• Interpretive and other signage projects to increase public awareness of recreational and travel opportunities. Hundreds of interpretive and educational programs are delivered every week to visitors at
Pompeys Pillar National Monument.
• Monitoring recreation sites and conducting sign inventories.
BLM’s Involvement: There will be substantive BLM programmatic involvement by BLM professional that will work daily side by side with recipient on all projects and will also provide project orientation and hands-on training. BLM will have the right to intervene by modifying the project management plan, if project is not staying on schedule, technical issues arise, etc.
BLM Program Contact:
Jennifer Alexander
406-896-5248 jalexander@blm.gov
Applicants are encouraged to refer to the full program announcement number
L24AS00097 posted on Grants.gov for all program requirements and applicable terms and conditions. Recipients selected for awards will be required to adhere to those requirements should an award be made.
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