FY24 Conservation Interns at the USACE, Raystown Lake Project
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W912DR24X0Z5V
- Agency
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $9,000 to $21,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 12.010 Youth Conservation Services
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
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About this opportunity
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District is seeking a non-federal nonprofit entity through a cooperative agreement to manage natural resources and assist with water safety programs at the Raystown Lake Project. Two conservation interns will conduct wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, habitat enhancement, forest management, boundary maintenance, water safety promotion, and interpretive programs. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits and interns must have backgrounds in fish and wildlife, forestry, or education studies. Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant's experience and ability to meet the objectives. Proposals are due by March 20, 2024.
This opportunity is assigned to the Youth Conservation Services program under CFDA #12.010. The agreement will provide training and educational opportunities for two conservation interns at the Raystown Lake Project water resources development project under the Secretary of the Army. Performance will take place at the Raystown Lake Project location.
Synopsis
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, (USACE) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-federal, nonprofit entity for the management and enhancement of natural resources and assistance in the water safety program at the Raystown Lake Project (RLP). The USACE anticipates an opportunity for two Conservation Interns. Activities include (1) wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, wildlife habitat enhancement, forest management, and boundary inspection/maintenance; and (2) activities in water safety promotion, updating bulletin boards; maintaining life jacket loaner stations; organizing special events; conducting interpretive programs and roving interpretation; writing news releases; possibly conducting media interviews (radio); promoting USACE safety campaigns; developing public service announcements and interacting with park visitors. This agreement is an opportunity to provide training and education opportunities for conservation interns (two-2) with fish and wildlife, forestry, or education studies backgrounds.
This agreement is entered into pursuant to 33 USC 2339(a) - Assistance Programs.
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