FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Youth Conservation Corps
ID: 357479Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$28K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Youth Conservation Corps in Oregon and Washington, aimed at engaging youth aged 16-30, including veterans and tribal members, in conservation projects on public lands. This initiative seeks to diversify the workforce and promote environmental stewardship while providing employment opportunities through projects such as habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and cultural resource preservation. With a total funding pool of $150,000, individual awards will range from $28,000 to $50,000, and applicants are required to provide a 25% cost-sharing contribution. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by March 2, 2025, with projects expected to commence in July 2025 and conclude by September 2030. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Bonnie Bates at babates@blm.gov.

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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces a funding opportunity for the Youth Conservation Corps in Oregon/Washington under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative aims to engage individuals aged 16-30, including veterans and tribal members, in conservation projects that enhance public lands and provide employment. The program seeks to diversify the workforce and promote environmental stewardship while supporting local economic growth. Funding of $150,000 is available, with individual awards ranging from $28,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal governments, and non-profits. A 25% cost-sharing is required, emphasizing community involvement. Projects may include habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and cultural resource preservation. Applicants must register in SAM.gov and submit proposals via Grants.gov before the March 2, 2025 deadline. The review process involves eligibility checks, merit assessment focusing on past performance, recruitment strategies, and public benefit. The BLM aims to address climate change and racial inequity through these projects, contributing to the broader goals of the Biden-Harris Administration. Award notices will be sent electronically, with projects set to commence in July 2025 and conclude by September 2030.
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