[USACE Portland District](https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil)

May 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Up to $250,000 total over five years (base year + 4 option years); annual awards up to $50,000; expected number of awards: 1

Supports natural resource management education and training for at-risk youth near Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon, emphasizing land stewardship, habitat restoration, and job skills development.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District provides funding for a cooperative agreement to deliver natural resource management (NRM) education and training to high school-aged at-risk youth in the Eugene, Oregon area, primarily focused around Fern Ridge Lake. The program is designed to fulfill USACE’s environmental stewardship responsibilities, including restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitats, while equipping youth participants with hands-on experience in project planning, development, and implementation. Activities may include land stewardship, habitat restoration, nursery and greenhouse maintenance, invasive species control, and natural resources education. The program aims to benefit both the environment and local youth by fostering job skills, work ethics, and stewardship values. --- ## Due Dates - May 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Funding:** $250,000 over the full period of performance (base year plus up to four 12-month option years) - **Annual Funding:** Up to $50,000 per year - **Award Range:** Minimum $50,000; maximum $260,000 (as per Grants.gov) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Period of Performance:** 1-year base period, with up to four additional 1-year option periods (potentially 5 years total) - **Cost Sharing:** No cost sharing or matching required; 100% USACE funded --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Independent school districts - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) Additional requirements: - Must be a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit, or qualified youth service/conservation corps organization serving at-risk youth in local communities near Fern Ridge Lake, Oregon - Experience in land stewardship and restoration using small crews supervised by experienced leaders is required - Participants must be high school students, recent graduates, or youth ages 14–24 engaged in credit recovery programs --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov) (preferred) or by email if unable to use Grants.gov - **Required Registrations:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), be registered with [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov), and have a Grants.gov account - **Application Components:** - Completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) - Program Narrative (including goals/objectives, management plan, budget proposal, and past performance) - Evidence of eligibility (if not confirmed in SAM.gov) - Certification form (Attachment 6) - Negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or statement for de minimis rate, if applicable - Past performance documentation (Attachment 5) - **Submission Limit:** One application per organization - **Review Process:** Initial eligibility and completeness review, followed by merit review (program goals, management, past performance), and budget review for allowability and reasonableness --- ## Additional Information - The cooperative agreement is subject to relevant federal regulations (2 CFR Part 200, 32 CFR Part 22, and 2 CFR Part 1122) - The program will not displace government workers or impair contracts for service - All training must be documented and available for USACE review - Recipients are responsible for recruitment, supervision, insurance, safety, and transportation of participants - USACE will provide technical support, materials, and oversight --- ## External Links - [USACE Portland District Home](https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil) - [Official Grants.gov Listing & Application](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361974) - [Download Full Funding Opportunity Announcement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/W9127N262R002-FOA-Kalapuya-HS.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------| | Melanie A. Barrett | Grants and Agreements Officer | [Melanie.A.Barrett@usace.army.mil](mailto:Melanie.A.Barrett@usace.army.mil) | 503-808-4617 | | USACE Portland District | General Contact | [PortlandPermits@usace.army.mil](mailto:PortlandPermits@usace.army.mil) | (503)-808-5150| For Grants.gov technical support: 1-800-518-4726 ---

Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth

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