15.254: OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps

15.254

Active

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) [DOI]

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

The purpose of the OSMRE Youth Program is to carry out appropriate environmental projects cooperatively with non-profit IRS 501(c) (3) eligible applicants that have access to AmeriCorps Volunteers to Service to America positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community or other intermediary organization on issues impacting coal communities and historic coal mining areas. The goal is to promote and stimulate public purposes such as education, job training, development of responsible citizenship and productive community involvement. The program is designed to further the understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults. It is also designed to continue the longstanding efforts of OSMRE to provide opportunities for public service, youth employment, minority youth development, training, and participation of young adults in accomplishing environmental-related work.

C - Direct Payments for Specified Use (Cooperative Agreements)

The not-for-profit sponsor organization will be responsible for the daily operation of the OSMRE/VISTA Program, working closely with OSMRE to ensure the program aligns with the mission of the Bureau. Eligible sponsor organizations will have, at minimum, the following to be considered eligible: • Have a 501(c)(3) status • Have access to AmeriCorps positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, or other intermediary organization • Have the organizational capacity to oversee participants in the field and across the country

Youth and local communities that benefit from reclamation of abandoned mine lands; Youth interested in gaining experience in a Federal agency.

15.255 - Science and Technology Projects Related to Coal Mining and Reclamation

15.253 - Not-for-Profit AMD Reclamation

15.252 - Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR)

15.250 - Regulation of Surface Coal Mining and Surface Effects of Underground Coal Mining

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