[Walla Walla District](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil)

May 20, 2026 (Questions deadline) | May 30, 2026 (Full application deadline, 10:00 AM PT)

$36,000 total; one award; 6-month project period (June–November 2026)

Supports training, education, and hands-on resource management for youth and young adults at Dworshak Dam, Idaho.

No cost sharing required; only non-federal public and non-profit entities eligible.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, supports a cooperative agreement for natural resource training and education at Dworshak Dam in Idaho. The program aims to provide outdoor education, job training, and stewardship experiences for young adults (ages 16+) interested in natural resources careers. Activities may include flood control infrastructure maintenance, environmental and recreational resource management, public engagement, and related services. The agreement is designed to develop future water and natural resource professionals by offering three, one-week training sessions over a five-month period. --- ## Due Dates - **May 20, 2026:** Deadline to submit questions regarding the proposal submission (no later than 10 days prior to the application deadline). - **May 30, 2026 (by 10:00 AM PT):** Full application submission deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding:** $36,000 - **Award Ceiling/Floor:** $36,000 (single award) - **Project Duration:** 6 months (anticipated: June 5, 2026 – November 30, 2026) - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Non-federal public and non-profit entities only. - **Ineligible:** Federal entities, for-profit organizations, and individuals. - **Participant Age:** Program enrollees must be at least 16 years old. --- ## Application Process - **Submission Methods:** Applications may be submitted via email or through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - **Email:** Send to [Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil](mailto:Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil) - **Grants.gov:** [Apply here](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=362157) - **Required Forms/Attachments:** - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Nonconstruction Programs) - Program Narrative (demonstrating ability to meet program goals) - SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, if applicable) - Attachment E (Certifications and Acknowledgments) - Certificate of Authority - **Registration Requirements:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), be registered in SAM.gov, and (if using Grants.gov) have a Grants.gov account. - **Questions:** Submit by May 20, 2026, to [Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil](mailto:Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil). --- ## Additional Information - **Scope of Work:** Includes technical, applied, and practical job training in flood control, environmental management, park and trail maintenance, invasive species management, and stewardship education. - **Reporting:** Monthly progress and financial reports required during months when work occurs. - **Evaluation Criteria:** Ability to execute youth training/education programs, relevant conservation experience, management and resource capacity, integrity and business ethics, and budget realism. - **Award Notification:** Written notice and signed cooperative agreement; work may not begin until authorized. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362157) - [USACE Walla Walla District](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil) - [Funding Opportunity Announcement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/W912EF262A002-DWA-NOFO.pdf) - [Scope of Work (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Scope-of-Work-2026.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------| | Victoria Conway | Grant Specialist | [victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil](mailto:victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil) | 509-527-7449 | | Brooke Moore | Administrative POC | [brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil](mailto:brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil) | 509-527-7913 | ---

Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education

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