Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews
ID: 354398Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$20K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354398
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews," aimed at supporting the development of wildland fire training crews composed of women, veterans, and youth. The program's objective is to recruit and train a diverse workforce capable of managing wildland fire risks while promoting ecological health and community safety through practical training and skills development in wildland firefighting and resource management. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations compliant with Section 501(c)(3), state governments, and federally recognized Tribal governments, with funding amounts ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 and a total estimated program funding of $5 million. Interested parties must submit their applications by May 24, 2029, and can direct inquiries to the NPS Wildland Fire Financial Assistance Program Office at wildland_fire_financial_assistance@nps.gov.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FAMD-1443-001 Notice of Funding Opportunity v. 2023-01_CORE Crews__Final_04262024_SV.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) has announced a funding opportunity aimed at supporting the CORE Wildland Fire Training Crews, which focus on enhancing workforce development and training in wildland fire management, particularly for women, veterans, and youth. The application period is open until May 21, 2029, and eligible entities include non-profit organizations and state or tribal governments, with a 25% cost-match requirement for specific projects. Funding will be allocated through Master Cooperative Agreements, with subsequent Task Agreements determined by individual project needs and available appropriations.
    FAMD-1443-001.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews." Issued on May 24, 2024, this grant aims to support wildland fire training crews composed of women, veterans, and youth. The overarching goal is to recruit and train a diverse workforce capable of managing wildland fire risks while ensuring ecological health and community safety. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) compliant), state governments, and federally recognized Tribal governments. The funding can cover projects for up to five years, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The CORE program includes practical training and skills development in wildland firefighting and resource management. Applicants must demonstrate their capabilities in recruiting diverse crews, organizational structure, and past performance on related projects. The application process requires compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM) and entails submitting a project narrative detailing how the applicant meets the review criteria. The initiative exemplifies a commitment to workforce development in line with federal regulations for environmental and resource management efforts.
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