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

April 25, 2025 (Questions) | May 2, 2025 (Application Due)

$32,000 total; single award; 5-month period of performance

Supports outdoor education, flood control maintenance, resource management, and youth job training at Mill Creek to foster natural resource stewardship.

Eligible applicants are non-federal public and non-profit entities; no cost share required.

--- ## Description The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District is offering a cooperative agreement to support outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, environmental and recreational resource management, and enhanced public engagement at the Mill Creek Project in Walla Walla, Washington. The program is designed to provide hands-on job training and education for young adults (ages 18+), particularly those interested in natural resources careers, while promoting responsible stewardship of public lands and resources. The agreement will fund three, one-week work sessions over a five-month period, focusing on activities such as trail repair, invasive species removal, and tree/shrub planting. The program aims to develop future water and natural resource professionals by providing technical, applied, and practical job skills not otherwise available. --- ## Due Dates - **April 25, 2025**: Deadline for submitting questions regarding the proposal process. - **May 2, 2025 (10:00 AM PT)**: Application submission deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $32,000 - **Number of Awards:** 1 - **Award Type:** Cooperative Agreement - **Period of Performance:** May 12, 2025 – October 31, 2025 (5 months) - **Cost Sharing:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Non-federal public and non-profit entities. - **Participant Requirements:** Enrollees must be at least 18 years old. - **Ineligible:** Federal agencies and for-profit organizations. --- ## Application Process 1. **Obtain Application Materials:** - Download the full announcement and required forms from [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358627). 2. **Prepare Application Package:** - Complete the following: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Nonconstruction Programs) - Program Narrative (demonstrating ability to meet program goals) - Certifications & Acknowledgments (Attachment E) - Certificate of Authority 3. **Submission Methods:** - **Email:** Send all documents (formatted for 8.5x11" paper) to Victoria.l.conway@usace.army.mil - **Grants.gov:** Submit via the [Grants.gov portal](https://www.grants.gov/). Registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov is required (allow up to 3 weeks for registration). 4. **Review Process:** - Initial eligibility and completeness check. - Merit review based on experience with youth training, conservation programs, management capacity, and integrity. - Budget review for realism and reasonableness. --- ## Additional Information - **Program Activities:** May include trail repair, invasive species management, park maintenance, landscaping, and prescribed burning. - **Reporting:** Monthly performance and financial reports required during active work months. - **No cost share or matching required.** - **Questions:** Submit by April 25, 2025, to ensure a response. --- ## External Links - [Full Opportunity Announcement & Application (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358627) - [Walla Walla District (USACE) Home](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/) - [Mill Creek Project Information](https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Mill-Creek/) - [Assistance Listing 12.010 – Youth Conservation Services](https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) --- ## 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 | Admin Contact | [brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil](mailto:brooke.n.moore@usace.army.mil) | 509-527-7913 | For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Help Desk at 1-800-518-4726. ---

Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek

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