Subject: Environmental Education, Youth Development, Job/Career Training, Civic Engagement
Deadline: Apr. 4, 2018
“The objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to offer opportunities for qualified youth conservation corps to engage youth ages 16-30 in work on BLM conservation-related projects. These projects will provide participants with a mix of work experience, education, training, and support services, as well as the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. As the young men and women gain experience in natural and cultural resource management, they will also develop an appreciation for public lands and learn about conservation-related career fields. The focused projects are organized: 1) in a crew-based format where the participants work collectively and intensely together; or 2) for small teams of collaborative individuals. In either case, participants should be directly supervised by trained and experienced crew leaders or staff from the partner organization. BLM conservation professionals will provide project guidance and mentor participants, but will not serve as direct supervisors.”
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Eligibility: “This opportunity is open any qualified Youth Conservation Corps established by a State or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization interested in working cooperatively with the BLM to develop and administer projects focused on providing employment, educational, and public-service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents between 16 and 30. All responding non-profit entities must provide a copy of their Section 501(c)(3) status determination letter received from the Internal Revenue Service.”
Amount: $5,000 – $100,000
Contact: Link.
