Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, is seeking non-federal public and nonprofit organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, environmental and recreational resource management, and enhanced public engagement at Dworshak Dam in Ahsahka, Idaho. Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience executing youth training and conservation programs, adequate management capability, satisfactory records of executing government programs, and integrity in business practices, with a particular emphasis on offering challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults ages 16 and older and support for formal post-high school education. The program will consist of three one-week training sessions over a five-month performance period, with recipient organizations responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants, providing supervision, ensuring safety compliance, supplying personal protective equipment and basic tools, and arranging transportation. Applicants must submit required federal forms including SF 424, SF 424A, a program narrative, SF-LLL, Certs and Acknowledgments, and a Certificate of Authority via email or Grants.gov. The application deadline is May 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT, with an estimated award date of June 4, 2026.

The total funding amount for this single award is $36,000, with a period of performance running from June 5, 2026, through November 30, 2026 (six months). Work will be performed at the Dworshak Project area near Ahsahka, Idaho, where USACE will provide the work site, educational guidance, technical assistance through an assigned point of contact, heavy equipment, and specialized tools. The recipient organization will be responsible for submitting monthly progress and financial reports detailing work performed and how program objectives were met, and all modifications to the agreement require written approval from the Government's Grants Officer.