Natural Resources Training and Education at Dworshak Project
ID: 353895Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Walla Walla District (DOD-COE-WW)

Award Range

$36K - $36K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353895
Timeline
    Description

    The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is offering a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement titled "Natural Resources Training and Education at Dworshak Project." This initiative aims to engage non-federal public and non-profit entities in providing outdoor education and job training for young adults, focusing on tasks such as park maintenance, vegetation management, and landscaping on public lands. The program is designed to enhance participants' skills for future employment in the natural resources sector, while ensuring that existing government jobs and contracts remain unaffected. Interested applicants can apply for a total funding amount of $36,000, with proposals due by June 1, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Victoria Conway at victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil or by phone at 509-527-7449.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Attachment E- Certs and Acknowledgments.pdf
    Attachment F- Certificate of Authority.pdf
    Attachment.pdf
    This Certificate of Authority is a legal affirmation required for a Cooperative Agreement between a designated public body and the U.S. Department of Defense. The document certifies that the public body is a legitimate entity with the necessary authority to fulfill the stipulations of the agreement administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It ensures that the individuals executing the agreement are acting within their legal capacity. The document is to be signed by a legal representative of the public body, confirming the authenticity of the agreement with a date of execution. This certification is essential to validate the agreement's legality in the context of federal funding and grant processes, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.
    DWA Natural Resources Coop Agreement - SOW 2024.pdf
    DWA.pdf
    The Dworshak Natural Resources Training and Education agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the recipient aims to provide job training and education for college-aged youth in the natural resources sector. This cooperative effort supports the Corps' objectives of stewardship, community outreach, and affirmative action by engaging participants in practical projects like park maintenance and vegetation management on public lands. The recipient is responsible for recruiting participants, supervising their work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing necessary tools and equipment. The agreement also outlines the roles of the Dworshak Office, including supplying materials, coordinating work schedules, and providing technical assistance. Both parties are committed to good faith efforts to achieve educational and stewardship goals, while ensuring that government workers and existing contracts are not affected. Performance reports and possible modifications to the agreement are also addressed, ensuring that both parties can adapt as needed while adhering to federal regulations. This initiative exemplifies a structured approach to skill development in environmental stewardship through collaborative governmental efforts.
    Funding Opportunity Announcement.pdf
    Funding.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is announcing a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement aimed at promoting youth conservation services through outdoor education and training at the Dworshak Project. The initiative offers a total of $36,000 and will support one eligible applicant—preferably a non-federal public or non-profit entity—focused on environmental stewardship, including tasks like park maintenance, vegetation management, and landscaping. The program seeks to provide challenging job-training experiences for participants aged 16 and older, with the objective of enhancing their skills for future employment in the natural resources sector. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov or email by June 1, 2024, with a review process evaluating applicant eligibility, program capability, and budget realism. USACE envisions this collaboration to foster a skilled workforce dedicated to effective public land management, while ensuring that the projects do not displace existing government jobs or impair current contracts. Performance reports will be required monthly, emphasizing achievement of educational and stewardship goals, with project execution occurring from June to September 2024.
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