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

May 18, 2026 (Questions deadline) | May 28, 2026 (Full application deadline, 10:00 AM PT)

$35,930 (single award; 6-month period; no cost share required)

Supports outdoor education, job training, and natural resource management for young adults at Mill Creek, WA.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District, funds a cooperative agreement to provide outdoor education, job training for young adults, flood control infrastructure maintenance, and stewardship of environmental and recreational resources at the Mill Creek Project in Walla Walla, WA. The program is designed to promote responsible public lands management, enhance public engagement, and develop future water and natural resource professionals. Activities include trail and park maintenance, invasive species management, and educational programming, conducted over three to four one-week sessions between June and November 2026. --- ## Due Dates - **May 18, 2026:** Deadline to submit questions regarding the proposal (no later than 10 days prior to application deadline, by 10:00 AM PT) - **May 28, 2026:** Full application submission deadline (by 10:00 AM PT) --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding:** $35,930 - **Award type:** Single cooperative agreement - **Duration:** 6 months (anticipated June 4, 2026 – November 30, 2026) - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Non-federal public and non-profit entities - Includes local government agencies, public school districts, and nonprofit organizations - **Target participants:** Young adults (ages 18+), especially those interested in natural resources and environmental stewardship - **For-profit, federal, and individual applicants are not eligible** --- ## Application Process - **Application package:** Download from [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362104) - **Submission methods:** - Email to [Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil](mailto:Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil) - Via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) - **Required documents:** - 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) - Attachment E (Certifications and Acknowledgments) - Certificate of Authority - **Registration:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), be registered in SAM.gov, and (if submitting via Grants.gov) be registered with Grants.gov - **Questions:** Submit to Victoria Conway by May 18, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - **Selection criteria:** - Experience with conservation/youth training programs - Ability to execute training/education for young adults - Management capacity and resources - Record of integrity, ethics, and prior performance (if applicable) - Budget realism and reasonableness - **Reporting:** Monthly performance and financial reports required during active work periods - **No cost sharing or matching required** --- ## External Links - [Full opportunity at Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362104) - [Walla Walla District homepage](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil) - [Mill Creek Project information](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Mill-Creek-Dam-and-Bennington-Lake/) - [USACE Safety and Health Manual](http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/) --- ## 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 | Admin Contact | [brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil](mailto:brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil) | 509-527-7913 | For technical questions or assistance with the application process, contact Victoria Conway. For Grants.gov or registration help, contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726.

Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education

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