Natural Resources Training and Education at Dworshak Project

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations that offer challenging education and job-training experience that helps young adults develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives and offer opportunity for aid with formal post high school education. The goal of this cooperative agreement is to implement creative stewardship techniques to help accomplish Dworkshak Project’s recreational, environmental, and dam safety missions and to provide a specific opportunity to further training and educational opportunities.

Grant Details
The cooperative agreement will help further USACE’s national organization objectives for building and cultivating a better workforce, effective communication, resourcing, and program delivery. The purpose of this agreement is to provide job training/experience for college age youth (ages 16+) interested in working in the natural resources field.

Work projects may include maintenance services on Corps lands consisting of park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and woody debris collection. The recipient will benefit by learning outdoor ethics and work skills. They will gain exposure to tasks that benefit the environment and aid in improving public lands.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include non-Federal public and non-profit entities. Cost sharing is not required.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is from June 17, 2024, to September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
$36,000.00 is the estimated total funding with an estimated number of awards being 1 (one).

Place of Performance
The specific location for the grant is at Dworshak Project area managed by USACE, Walla Walla District.