The Bureau of Land Management is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps.
Donor Name: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
State: Oregon, Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/21/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
The BLM ORWA Youth Program partners with qualified youth and conservation corps to engage individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) and veterans up to age 35 (inclusive) including tribal members. Recruitment efforts should focus on young, diverse people from local communities to assist with conservation projects that protect and promote multiple[1]use on public lands.
Projects available under this program are developed in collaboration with the State Youth Program Lead and District/Field Offices and emphasize on-the-ground projects, training, and mentorship opportunities for participants. The BLM is committed to connecting youth, from diverse backgrounds to natural and cultural resources on public lands through conservation service projects, recreational experiences, natural resource-based employment, and educational opportunities, including scientific studies. These projects create jobs that strengthen America’s economy and foster relationships with youth conservation corps striving for balanced stewardship and use of public lands. Participants are mentored by BLM professionals, acquire new skills, and gain experience in natural and cultural resource 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.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $669,980
- Maximum Award: $166,500
- Minimum Award: $15,000
Grant Period
Projects cannot be funded for more than a five-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Private institutions of higher education
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
