Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Willamette Valley Project (WVP) 2026 NRM Education and Training of Botanically Sophisticated Restoration Workers

USACE Portland District
W9127N-26-2-R001
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
15 days left
Days Remaining
15
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$250,000
Total Program Funding
$175,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

USACE Portland District is offering a cooperative agreement to support Willamette Valley Project 2026 natural resource management education and training for botanically sophisticated restoration workers. The work is intended to help restore and manage native landscapes and wildlife habitat while providing education, training, and community involvement opportunities for young professionals, veterans, displaced workers, college students, and local primary and secondary school students. Activities may take place anywhere in the Willamette Valley Project but will be concentrated at Fern Ridge, Fall Creek, Dexter, Lookout Point, Hills Creek, Cottage Grove, and Dorena, with only limited time expected at Cougar, Foster-Greenpeter, or Detroit-Big Cliff. Applications are due April 30, 2026, and the opportunity lists a $250,000 award ceiling, $175,000 in estimated total program funding, and a grantor contact of Melanie A. Barrett at melanie.a.barrett@usace.army.mil or 503-808-4623.

Eligible Applicants

Independent School Districts

Grant Documents

9 Files
FOA Application Checklist.docx
Word17 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) is a comprehensive budget summary form prescribed by OMB (Circular A-102) for non-construction federal grant programs. It systematically outlines budget information across several sections, including estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget details for both federal and non-federal sources. The form categorizes expenses by object class such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other direct charges, and indirect charges. Additionally, it details non-federal resources, forecasted cash needs for federal and non-federal funds across quarterly and annual periods, and budget estimates for future funding periods over four years. This form is crucial for grant applicants to present a detailed financial plan, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal and non-federal funds for grant programs.
Attachment 4 - Form Budget for Non-Construction Form SF424A-V1.0.pdf
PDF39 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (SF-424A) is a standardized federal government form used for budget information in non-construction programs, expiring on February 28, 2025. This form is essential for federal grants, RFPs, and state/local RFPs. It details estimated unobligated funds, new or revised budget allocations for federal and non-federal sources, and a comprehensive breakdown of budget categories. These categories include personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, construction, other direct charges, and indirect charges. The document also outlines non-federal resources, forecasted cash needs for federal and non-federal funds across quarterly periods, and budget estimates for future funding periods. This form ensures transparent and accountable financial planning for grant programs and projects.
Attachment 6 ? Certifications.pdf
PDF133 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (SF-424A) is a standardized budget information form for non-construction federal grant programs, expiring on 02/28/2025. It details estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget requests, categorizing expenditures by federal and non-federal sources. The form is structured into several sections: Budget Summary (Section A) for overall financial estimates, Budget Categories (Section B) breaking down costs into object classes like personnel, travel, equipment, and indirect charges, and Non-Federal Resources (Section C) for detailing applicant, state, and other non-federal contributions. Additionally, it includes sections for Forecasted Cash Needs (Section D), Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for the Balance of the Project (Section E) across future funding periods, and Other Budget Information (Section F) for direct and indirect charges, along with remarks. This form is essential for applicants to provide a comprehensive financial overview when seeking federal grants, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds.
Attachment 7 - SF425_3_0-V3.0.pdf
PDF3177 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) is a comprehensive budget summary form prescribed by OMB (Circular A-102) for non-construction federal grant programs. It is used to provide detailed budget information for grant applications, encompassing estimated unobligated funds, new or revised budget requests, and a breakdown of costs by object class categories. The form includes sections for detailing federal and non-federal resources, forecasting cash needs by quarter and for future funding periods, and providing other budget-related information such as direct and indirect charges. Its purpose is to standardize financial reporting for federal assistance programs, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation and expenditure of grant funds across various functions and activities.
FOA W9127N262R001 FOA - NRM Biological Restoration Work.pdf
PDF273 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The document, Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97), is a comprehensive budget summary form prescribed by OMB (Circular A-102) for non-construction federal grant programs. It is designed to capture detailed financial information across various sections. Section A outlines the budget summary, including estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget allocations for federal and non-federal sources, categorized by grant program, function, or activity. Section B details budget categories, breaking down costs into object classes such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other, and indirect charges, culminating in total direct and indirect charges. Section C focuses on non-federal resources, identifying contributions from applicants, states, and other sources. Section D projects forecasted cash needs on a quarterly and annual basis for federal and non-federal funds. Section E provides budget estimates of federal funds required for the balance of the project over future funding periods, spanning up to four years. Finally, Section F includes other budget information, such as direct and indirect charges, and a remarks section for additional details. This form is crucial for federal agencies and grant applicants to standardize and report financial plans for grants.
Attachment 8 - SF-424-Instructions.pdf
PDF41 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The document "Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97)" is a federal budget information form for non-construction programs, prescribed by OMB Circular A-102. It is used to provide a detailed financial breakdown for grant applications, including estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget requests, categorized by federal and non-federal sources. The form is structured into several sections: Section A for a budget summary, Section B for detailed budget categories such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, and indirect charges. Section C outlines non-federal resources, while Section D forecasts cash needs on a quarterly and annual basis. Section E estimates federal funds required for the balance of the project over future funding periods, and Section F covers other budget information, including direct and indirect charges and remarks. This form is critical for transparency and accountability in federal grant programs.
Attachment 3 - SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
PDF129 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The document "Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97)" is a budget information form for non-construction federal grant programs, prescribed by OMB Circular A-102. It is designed to provide a comprehensive financial overview of a proposed project. The form is structured into several sections: Section A (Budget Summary) details estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget totals for federal and non-federal contributions. Section B (Budget Categories) breaks down direct and indirect charges by object class, including personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other costs, and program income. Section C (Non-Federal Resources) identifies funding from the applicant, state, and other sources. Section D (Forecasted Cash Needs) projects federal and non-federal cash requirements quarterly for the first year. Section E (Budget Estimates of Federal Funds Needed for Balance of the Project) outlines federal fund requirements for future funding periods. Finally, Section F (Other Budget Information) includes fields for direct and indirect charges and remarks. This form serves as a standardized tool for applicants to present detailed financial plans for federal grant applications, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds.
Attachment 1 - FY26 Statement of Work - Biological Restoration.pdf
PDF120 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (SF-424A) is a standardized federal government form used for budget information in non-construction programs. It outlines various sections for detailing grant program budgets, including estimated unobligated funds, new or revised budget requests, and total funding. The form categorizes expenses into object classes such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other, and indirect charges. Additionally, it requires information on non-federal resources, forecasted cash needs for federal and non-federal funds across different quarters, and budget estimates for future funding periods. Remarks can be included for direct and indirect charges. The SF-424A is essential for grant applicants to present a comprehensive financial plan for their proposed projects, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of federal and non-federal funds.
Attachment 2 - Annual Performance Progress Reports.docx
Word29 KBApr 2, 2026
AI Summary
The Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) is a comprehensive budget information form for non-construction programs, prescribed by OMB Circular A-102. It is used in federal grants and state/local RFPs, with an OMB Number of 4040-0006 and an expiration date of 02/28/2025. The form is structured into several sections to detail financial aspects of a grant program. Section A outlines the budget summary, including estimated unobligated funds and new or revised budget figures for both federal and non-federal sources. Section B categorizes the budget by object class, such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, construction, other, program income, total direct charges, and indirect charges. Section C focuses on non-federal resources, identifying contributions from the applicant, state, and other sources. Section D projects forecasted cash needs on a quarterly and annual basis for federal and non-federal funds. Section E provides budget estimates of federal funds required for the balance of the project over future funding periods. Finally, Section F covers other budget information, including direct and indirect charges, and a remarks section for additional details. This form ensures detailed financial planning and transparency for grant-funded activities.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 31, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 30, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 30, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$250,000
Award Floor
$3,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$175,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
USACE Portland District(DOD-COE-PORT)
Funding Category
Natural Resources
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

CFDA Numbers

12.010

Official Sources