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

May 17, 2025 (Application) | May 5, 2025 (Questions)

$36,000 total for a single cooperative agreement; 3-month project period (May 28–Aug 30, 2025)

Supports a cooperative agreement for youth job training and education through public lands maintenance at the Dworshak Project.

Eligible applicants are non-federal public and non-profit entities; cost sharing is not required.

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, funds a cooperative agreement to provide job training and education for youth through hands-on maintenance and stewardship activities on public lands at the Dworshak Project in Idaho. The program aims to build skills in natural resources management, support environmental stewardship, and contribute to the maintenance of recreational and environmental resources. Participants will engage in activities such as park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, prescribed burns, and related services. The program is structured as three, one-week sessions over a three-month period, with a focus on technical, applied, and practical job training for youth interested in natural resources careers. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Due:** May 17, 2025 (by 10:00 AM PT) - **Questions Deadline:** May 5, 2025 (submit questions regarding the proposal by this date) - **Anticipated Award Date:** May 26, 2025 - **Project Period:** May 28, 2025 – August 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $36,000 - **Number of Awards:** 1 (single cooperative agreement) - **Project Duration:** 3 months (late May to late August 2025) - **Cost Sharing:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Non-federal public and non-profit entities (e.g., local governments, public agencies, non-profit organizations) - **Ineligible Applicants:** Federal agencies and for-profit entities - **Participant Requirements:** Enrollees must be at least 16 years of age --- ## Application Process - **Application Package:** Download from [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358697) - **Submission Methods:** - Email to Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil - Through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) - **Required Registrations:** - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - System for Award Management ([SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/)) - Grants.gov (if submitting online) - **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) - Certifications & Acknowledgments (Attachment E) - Certificate of Authority (Attachment F) - **Review Criteria:** - Ability to execute youth training/education programs - Experience with conservation programs - Management, financial, and technical capacity - Record of integrity and business ethics - Budget realism and reasonableness --- ## Additional Information - **Program Activities:** Maintenance on Corps lands, including park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and debris collection. - **Reporting:** Monthly performance and financial reports required during active work months. - **USACE Involvement:** USACE will provide work sites, technical guidance, and some tools/equipment. - **No cost sharing or matching required.** - **Award is subject to federal administrative requirements (2 CFR 200, 32 CFR Subchapter C, etc.).** --- ## External Links - [Full Funding Opportunity Announcement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/DWA%20Funding%20Opportunity%20Announcement%202025.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358697) - [Walla Walla District (USACE) Home](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/) - [USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual](http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------| | Victoria Conway | Grants 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 | | General Inquiries | Walla Walla District | [cenww-pa@usace.army.mil](mailto:cenww-pa@usace.army.mil) | 509-527-7132 | ---

Natural Resources Training and Education at Dworshak Project

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