USACE Raystown Lake Project Conservation Interns
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W912DR25R0013
- Agency
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $12,000 to $24,000
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
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE) is seeking non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for the management and enhancement of natural resources and water safety assistance at the Raystown Lake Project. The selected organization will provide two conservation interns to support activities such as wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, wildlife habitat enhancement, forest management, boundary inspection/maintenance, water safety promotion, bulletin board updates, life jacket loaner station maintenance, special event organization, interpretive programs, news releases, media interviews, and public safety campaign development. This opportunity is being offered under the Youth Conservation Services Federal Grant Program (CFDA 12.010), which supports training and educational opportunities in natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation management. Key evaluation criteria include the applicant's ability to provide qualified conservation interns and their proposed approach to the required activities. Proposals are due by March 3, 2025.
This cooperative agreement is expected to range from $20,000 to $250,000 and last 6-18 months. The two conservation intern positions will be based 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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