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Eligible: Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

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$28,000 - $50,000

Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps

From US Department of Interior (DOI)

The Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices have collaborated with Qualified Youth and Conservation Corps, as authorized by the Public Lands Corps Act (PLC), to accomplish conservation projects for numerous years. This program’s projects provide employment for participants and opportunities to gain work experience in public lands and natural resources management. Through their BLM experience, youth gain an appreciation for public lands, learn about conservation-related careers, and become the next generation of public lands stewards.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps

    • Source

      US Department of Interior (DOI)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $150,000

    • Award Range

      $28,000 - $50,000

    • Cost Share

      Yes

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Local Government, Nonprofits, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes

    • Sector

      Environmental Justice, Forestry & Land Management, Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Energy Efficiency Improvements, Outreach & Education, Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO supports entities recruiting interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to “recruit” interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.

    • Location

      Regional, WA

  • Application Process

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Dec 2, 2024

    • Application Close Date

      Mar 2, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      2:00 PM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Bonnie Bates
      babates@blm.gov
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