[Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers](https://www.usace.army.mil)

March 2, 2026

$100,000–$105,000 for one cooperative agreement; project duration typically one year

Supports a cooperative agreement to provide conservation interns for natural resource management and water safety activities at Raystown Lake Project.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, seeks an eligible entity to partner via a cooperative agreement for the management and enhancement of natural resources and support of the water safety program at the Raystown Lake Project (RLP) in Pennsylvania. The agreement will fund seven conservation interns (2 in natural resource management, 5 in water safety/interpretation) to perform activities such as wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, habitat enhancement, forest management, boundary inspection, water safety promotion, interpretive programming, and public outreach. The program is designed to provide training and education opportunities for interns with backgrounds in fish and wildlife, forestry, or education studies. --- ## Due Dates - March 2, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated program funding: $105,000 - Award ceiling: $105,000 - Award floor: $100,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) Additional requirements: - Applicants must be non-Federal public or nonprofit entities. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360945) by the deadline. - Review the full funding announcement for required forms and proposal instructions. - For technical or submission issues, contact the listed grants officer. --- ## Additional Information - The focus is on providing educational and practical experience for conservation interns. - Activities directly support USACE’s mission in natural resource management and public safety at Raystown Lake. - For more about Raystown Lake and its programs, visit the [Raystown Lake Project website](https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dams-Recreation/Raystown-Lake/). --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360945) - [Raystown Lake Project Information](https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dams-Recreation/Raystown-Lake/) - [USACE Main Website](https://www.usace.army.mil) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Jeffrey B May | Grants Officer | [jeffrey.b.may@usace.army.mil](mailto:jeffrey.b.may@usace.army.mil) | 410-962-5617 |

Conservation Interns at the Raystown Lake Project, USACE

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