Conservation Legacy

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024-2025 AMERICORPS NATIONAL DIRECT FIXED AMOUNT PROGRAM. THIS AWARD IS A FIXED AMOUNT GRANT AT $10,311.90 PER MSY. NO MEMBER MAY ENROLL PRIOR TO THE APPROVED START DATE OF THE MEMBER ENROLLMENT PERIOD.

THE CONSERVATION LEGACY PROPOSES TO HAVE 817 AMERICORPS MEMBERS WHO WILL IMPROVE TRAILS AND WATERWAYS, IMPROVE DEGRADED HABITAT AND UNHEALTHY FORESTS, PROVIDE DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES, TRAIN YOUNG AMERICANS IN NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND INCREASE OUR NATION'S RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE IMPACTS IN AZ, CO, NM, WV, VA, NC AND TN. AT THE END OF THE FIRST PROGRAM YEAR, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROVING 16,058 ACRES OF LAND, IMPROVING 2,545 MILES OF TRAILS OR RIVERS AND PROVIDING DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO 400 INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL LEVERAGE 300 VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN SERVICE DAYS ON PUBLIC LANDS AND PARKS. THIS PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON THE CNCS FOCUS AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND DISASTER RESPONSE. THE CNCS INVESTMENT OF $2,470,425.00 WILL BE MATCHED WITH $13,348,571.43, $12,013,714.29 IN PUBLIC FUNDING AND $1,334,857.14 IN PRIVATE FUNDING.

ESTIMATED TOTAL FUNDS REFER TO THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CASH GRANTS WHILE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF GRANTS EQUALS TOTAL OF ALL AMERICORPS VISTA PROJECTS, TH

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS, ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES.. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCALGOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNGADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCECONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR: NEW FALL COHORT

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION- EDUCATION- VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS- ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS- INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS- AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES.. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCALGOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNGADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT- AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCECONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT - MASTER ANNOUNCEMENT

THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND PROJECT SPECIFIC NON-FEDERAL STAFFING TO PARKS TO COMPLETE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE NPS MISSION RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS AGREEMENT SUPPORTS 67 NON-FEDERAL SHORT-TERM POSITIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 1,724 WEEKS IN 58 PARK UNITS AND PROGRAMS. THE SPECIFIC TASKS AND OUTCOMES OF EACH PROJECT ARE DEFINED BY THE INDIVIDUAL NPS UNIT THAT HOSTS THE PARTICIPANT. GENERAL TASKS WILL FALL WITHIN THE FOLLOWING THEMES: 1) RESEARCH, FIELDWORK, AND DATA COLLECTION: PARTICIPANTS WILL CONDUCT SPECIES SURVEYS, HABITAT ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SOIL SAMPLING, FOSSIL DOCUMENTATION, AND DATA COLLECTION TO SUPPORT NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NATIONAL PARKS.2) DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING: PARTICIPANTS WILL ENTER DATA AND CONDUCT STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, GIS MAPPING, CONDITION ASSESSMENTS, AND TECHNICAL REPORTS TO SUPPORT NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING PROTOCOLS AND PARK OPERATIONS.3) TARGET RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THIS RESEARCH, FIELDWORK, AND ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES INCLUDING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, WILDLAND FIRE RESPONSE, CAVE PALEONTOLOGY, FOREST ECOLOGY, ENDANGERED SPECIES, INVASIVE SPECIES, GEOLOGIC HAZARDS, INSECT OUTBREAKS AND FLOODING.

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CONSERVATION LEGACY CL , A NATIONAL NONPROFIT CONSERVATION CORPS ORGANIZATION HAVING 501 C 3 STATUSWITH THE IRS, IS SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT BLM COLORADO STATE OFFICEIN RESPONSE TO FUNDING OPPORTUNITY L22AS00382 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING A MASTER CREW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR STATEWIDE YOUTH CREW ADDRESSING THE ASSESSMENT, INVENTORY, AND MONITORING AIM OFTERRESTRIAL, VEGETATION, AND AQUATIC RESOURCES ON PUBLIC LANDS AND ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING THEPUBLIC IN THIS EFFORT CONSERVATION LEGACY IS REQUESTING 1,200,000 IN ESTIMATED FUNDING FOR YEAR ONE FY22 IN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD TO PLACE EIGHT SCC AIM CREWS, CONSISTING OF ONE LEADER AND TWO MEMBERS,FOR AN ESTIMATED 192 WEEKS OF ANNUAL CONSERVATION PROJECTS ASSIGNED BY BLM FIELD OFFICES CONSERVATION LEGACY PLANS TO SUBAWARD 485,000 TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS, COLORADO, TO WORK WITH ANADDITIONAL FOUR COLORADO BLM FIELD OFFICES TO PLACE SIX RMYC AIM CREWS PER YEAR CREW MEMBERSWILL BE RECRUITED FROM ECONOMICALLY, PHYSICALLY, OR EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS INCLUDING TRIBAL LANDS, AND TO THE BEST EXTENT POSSIBLE FROM AREAS IN PROXIMITY TO THE ASSIGNED PROJECTS CONSERVATION LEGACY WILL MEET THE REQUIRED 25 COST SHARE THROUGH IN KIND AND OR CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ON EACH ASSIGNED PROJECT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WILL BE DETERMINED BY ASSIGNMENT FROM BLM FIELD OFFICES IN COORDINATION WITH SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS SCC SCC HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY TO COMPLETE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROJECTS INCLUDING ENHANCEMENT OR IMPROVEMENT OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES, MONITORINGAND ASSESSING DIVERSE LANDSCAPES FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT AND FOREST HEALTH, HABITAT RESTORATION AND WILDLIFEPROTECTION, RESOURCE INVENTORIES AND USER HABITAT SURVEYS, AND FUELS REDUCTION IN ALIGNMENT WITH ITS MISSION OF ENGAGING FUTURE LEADERS WHO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE OUR NATION S LANDS THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE, CONSERVATION LEGACY EXPECTS THIS AGREEMENT TO FULLY SUPPORT THE BLM S STATED GOALS FOR THE PROJECT BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPSMEMBERS AND CREW LEADERS TO GAIN FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT WHILE MAKING MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TOCONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO CL ANTICIPATES THAT FUTURE PROJECTS ASSIGNED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL ADVANCE ALL THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR S CURRENT PRIORITIES AS WELL AS IMPORTANT PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE BIDEN HARRIS ADMINISTRATION PARTICIPANTS, THE BLM, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND THE PUBLIC WILL BENEFIT FROM PROJECTS SECURED AND COMPLETED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT CORPS MEMBERS AND CREW LEADERS WILL ACQUIRE TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX CONSERVATION ISSUES THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO BE MORE ENGAGED CITIZENS AND STEWARDS OF PUBLIC LANDS THE BLM WILL SECURE VALUABLE HUMAN AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO ADVANCE ITS MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES AND POTENTIALLY FULFIL FUTURE STAFFING NEEDS THEPUBLIC WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES ON BLM LANDS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ON THE GROUND WORK COMPLETED BY YOUTH, VETERANS AND TRIBAL CREWS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VITALITY OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

SCIENTISTS IN PARKS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.TO DEVELOP THE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF A YOUNGER, MORE DIVERSE GENERATION WHILE DEEPENING THEIR CONNECTION TO NATIONAL PARKS. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A GROUP OF INTERNS WITH HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO EXPOSE THEM TO CAREERS IN CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TO DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS, ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES.COMPLETE INTERNSHIP PROJECTS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS THAT ADDRESS NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM. THE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES FOR EACH PROJECT ARE DEFINED BY THE BENEFITING NPS UNIT THAT HOSTS THE INTERN.

HPTC 10 MEMBERS 26 WEEKS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NONPROFIT YOUTH AND VETERANSERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS SIP PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES, AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS TO COMPLETE PAID PROJECTS DESIGNED TO APPLY THE BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES, AND INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES TO NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARKS. THE SIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SIP PARTICIPANTS WITH MEANINGFUL NATURAL RESOURCE EXPERIENCE AND MENTORSHIP TO ENHANCE THEIR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND CAREER GOALS AND FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARKS WHILE MEETING PARK RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN NATIONAL PARKS. STARTING SUMMER 2025, APPROXIMATELY 50 INTERNS WILL COMPLETE 12 TO 52WEEK SCIENCEBASED INTERNSHIPS FOCUSED ON HIGH PRIORITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND VISITOR EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION PROJECTS IN NATIONAL PARKS.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASIPUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM ' FY20

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 40 INTERNS WITH A FOCUS ON VOLUNTEERISM AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT IN APPROXIMATELY 40 NATIONAL PARKS THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER-IN-PARKS (VIP) PROGRAM. INTERNS WILL SUPPORT ANNUAL VOLUNTEER EVENTS, ENHANCE PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL INITIATIVES SUCH AS VETERAN S PROGRAMS AND TRAILS RAILS PROGRAMS, AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT TOOLKITS AND HANDBOOKS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE OUTREACH. ADDITIONALLY, THEY WILL ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITIES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

15.944 NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES. TO CARRY OUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS INTERNSHIP POSITIONS WILL ADDRESS HIGH PRIORITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND VISITOR EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION PROJECTS IN NPS UNITS. THE SPECIFIC TASKS AND OUTCOMES OF EACH PROJECT ARE DEFINED BY THE INDIVIDUAL NPS UNIT THAT HOSTS THE PARTICIPANT PROJECTS ARE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH S.O. 3441, GOLD STANDARD SCIENCE . BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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GEOSCIENTISTS-IN-THE-PARKS INTERNSHIPS

CONSERVATION LEGACY BEGAN WITH THE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES CAN ADD VALUE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL WHO LIVE THERE, AND THAT THROUGH CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS EXPERIENCE, WE CAN ENHANCE THAT SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL LEADERSHIP. THIS BELIEF IS CAPTURED IN OUR MISSION: FOSTERING CONSERVATION SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS. THIS MISSION IS INSPIRED BY A SHARED VISION OF A LEGACY OF HEALTHY LANDS, AIR, AND WATER, THRIVING PEOPLE, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. AS A PROGRAM OF CONSERVATION LEGACY, STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS VISTA REFLECTS EVERY ASPECT OF OUR MISSION AND VISION IN THE PROJECTS WE SUPPORT. STEWARDS? FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ASSISTS NONPROFITS AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN ACHIEVING THEIR QUEST TO COMBAT POVERTY. QUALIFIED STAFF AND MEMBERS LEAD CAPACITY BUILDING, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION TO FOSTER LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. WE SEEK TO PLACE 68 YEAR-LONG NATIONAL SERVICE VISTA MEMBERS AND TWO (2) VISTA LEADERS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS.

WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

GEOSCIENTISTS-IN-THE-PARKS INTERNSHIPS

GEOSCIENTISTS-IN-THE-PARKS INTERNSHIPS

NATIVE AMERICAN WATER CORPS PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT FUNDS YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIALIZED SKILLS SUCH AS ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS TO SUPPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. INTERNS ARE EMBEDDED IN NPS WORKGROUPS AND PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE THAT PROMOTE SAFETY AND THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICAS GREATEST TREASURES. INTERNS ALSO GAIN VALUABLE SKILLS THAT ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY THAT DEVELOP OUR NATIONS WORKFORCE. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

NATIONAL DIRECT GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROPOSE TO OPERATE AMERICORPS PROGRAMS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE AND APPLY DIRECTLY TO CNCS.

NM INTERNSHIPS - RANGE PROGRAM

THE CONSERVATION LEGACY PROPOSES TO HAVE 600 AMERICORPS MEMBERS WHO WILL BE IMPROVING ACRES OF LAND, AND MILES OF TRAILS AND WATERWAYS, AND ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS FROM OFFICES BASED IN DURANGO AND SALIDA, CO, GALLUP, ZUNI AND ACOMA, NM, TUCSON, PINETOP AND FLAGSTAFF, AZ, CHATTANOOGA, TN, NEW MARKET, VA AND BECKLEY, WV. AT THE END OF THE FIRST PROGRAM YEAR, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROVING 10,238 ACRES OF LAND, 608 MILES OF TRAILS AND WATERWAYS AND ASSISTING 150 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISASTER. IN ADDITION, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL LEVERAGE 500 VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL ENGAGE IN SERVICE DAYS, TRAIL IMPROVEMENT AND INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL. THIS PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON THE CNCS FOCUS AREA(S) OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND DISASTER RESPONSE. THE CNCS INVESTMENT OF $629,954 WILL BE MATCHED WITH $7.1 MILLION ($5.3 MILLION IN PUBLIC FUNDING AND $1.8 IN PRIVATE FUNDING).

THE FY2024 CONSERVATION LEGACY NPS VETERANS FIRE CORPS AIMS TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES OUTLINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND NPS DIRECTOR: PROTECT AND INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF PARKS PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PATHWAYS, AND TRAINING FOR FIRE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCE CAREERS FOR RECENT-ERA U.S. VETERANS CONNECT AND EMPOWER A THRIVING AND DIVERSE WORKFORCECONFRONT THE CLIMATE CRISIS THE VETERANS FIRE CORPS PROGRAM WILL ENGAGE UP TO 24 RECENT-ERA U.S. VETERANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SELECT NATIONAL PARKS IN THE FOLLOWING NPS REGIONS:INTERMOUNTAIN REGION (TWO FALL CREWS)NORTHEAST REGION (ONE WINTER SPRING CREW)SOUTHEAST REGION (ONE WINTER SPRING CREW)VETERANS WILL RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO OF EMPLOYMENT ASSETS. THEY WILL ALSO BE COACHED TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THEIR SKILLS (BOTH PRE-AND POST-VFC) AND TO REPRESENT THOSE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS IN A POSITIVE WAY ON A RESUME OR IN AN INTERVIEW. IN ADDITION, VETERAN FIRE CORPS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE VERY SPECIFIC FORMAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE INTENT OF PREPARING THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PUBLIC LANDS AGENCIES. THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH NPS FIRE MANAGEMENT STAFF WILL PROVIDE THE VETERANS WITH INVALUABLE CONNECTIONS THAT CAN HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT IN WILDLAND FIRE AFTER THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL COMPLETE MISSION CRITICAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WATER WASTEWATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, MAKING MASONRY AND CARPENTRY REPAIRS TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES, BEAUTIFYING HISTORIC LANDSCAPES, AND STRUCTURE STABILIZATION ON MULTIPLE HISTORIC STRUCTURES VIA MAINTENANCE ACTION TEAM (MAT) AND OTHER PROJECT WORK. THIS PROJECT COMPLETES PROJECTS AT MULTIPLE PARKS SITES (INCLUDING KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE (AK), YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CA), POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE (CA), SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (VA), AND VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK (VI) BY PLACING VETERANS AND YOUNG ADULTS AT PARKS THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL TRADES ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2022?23 AMERICORPS NATIONAL DIRECT FIXED AMOUNT PROGRAM. THIS AWARD IS A FIXED AMOUNT GRANT AT $18,499 PER MSY. NO MEMBER MAY ENROLL PRIOR TO THE APPROVED START DATE OF THE MEMBER ENROLLMENT PERIOD.

BLM AZ COLORADO RIVER DISTRICT (CRD) INTERN AND YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS

AMERICORPS NATIONAL

NM RANGE PROGRAM INTERNSHIPS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO

ARRA #CIM-0213-02T SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST TRAILS AND TRAIL BRIDGES MAINTENANCE

15.931: YOUTH AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES SAM.GOV LINK: THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. CONSERVATION LEGACY CREWS WILL WORK WITH BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT STAFF TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES FROM INSIDE BANDELIER. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY HIKING OUT TO THE PROJECT SITE, SETTING UP CAMP, THEN USING CHAINSAWS TO REMOVE INVASIVE TREES AND TREATING THEM WITH HERBICIDES TO PREVENT REGROWTH. THIS PROJECT FUNDING COVERS THREE SEASONS OF WORK. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

TO SUPPORT THE FOREST MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM I THE EASTER SENTINEL LANDSCAPE

AZ HAZARDOUS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT UTLIZING VETERANS

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION OF DOI VISTA TEAM

THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) IS ENGAGING CONSERVATION LEGACY TO COMPLETE INVASIVE PLANTS WORK ACROSS NPS TO ENCOURAGE NATIVE SPECIES RECOVERY AND RESTORATION AND INCREASE RESILIENCE TO FUTURE STRESSORS. THE PROJECT WILL NOT ONLY ASSIST NPS IN ACHIEVING ITS CONSERVATION GOALS BUT WILL ALSO PROVIDE LEARNING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN WILL PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL FURNISH YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERTISE THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN APPLYING FOR FUTURE NATURAL RESOURCE JOBS. TASKS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS (E.G. HERBICIDE APPLICATION, MANUAL AND MECHANICAL CONTROL, BIOCONTROL RELEASES, ETC.), DATA COLLECTION, EARLY DETECTION SURVEILLANCE, AND IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION MEASURES.

NM YOUTH MULTI-RESOURCE INTERNSHIPS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO, NMSO

CONSERVATION LEGACY INTERNSHIPS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) STEWARDS PROGRAM PLACES ABOUT 38 COLLEGE STUDENTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS, AND RECENT GRADUATES AT 36 NATIONAL PARK UNITS AND OFFICES ACROSS THE U.S. TO LEARN AND APPLY MAPPING AND SPATIAL DATA SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS WILL WORK WITH PARK TEAMS AND STAFF TO UPDATE AND ORGANIZE MAPPING DATA, COLLECT FIELD INFORMATION, AND BUILD DIGITAL TOOLS THAT SUPPORT NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THE PROJECT DELIVERS TRAINED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, IMPROVED MAP DATA, AND NEW DIGITAL MAPPING PRODUCTS THAT HELP PARKS MAKE INFORMED, SCIENCEBASED DECISIONS. PARK STAFF, VISITORS, RESEARCHERS, AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES ALL BENEFIT FROM MORE ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE MAP INFORMATION.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

BLM NEW MEXICO HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE YOUTH TO CAREERS IN THE BLM. THIS WILL BEACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC LANDS FURTHER THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND PIQUE THEIR INTEREST IN FUTURE CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE. FROM THIS THEY WILL GAIN AN INCREASED APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS AND OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ARE LIKELY TO BECOME LIFE LONG ADVOCATES FOR THOSE VALUES.THIS TASK AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS FOR MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORTING PLANT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION, RARE PLANT PROGRAM, WILDERNESS CONSERVATION, RANGE CONSERVATION, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.PUBLIC BENEFITS1.PROVIDES YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES LEARN TECHNICAL SKILLS AND BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT PREPARES THEM TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE, ENGAGED CITIZENS WHO CAN SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE PUBLIC.2.PROVIDES YOUTH WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES UNDER VARIOUS NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS. 3.PROVIDES A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH MEANINGFUL, HANDS-ON CONSERVATION PROJECTS.4.ENGAGES YOUNG PEOPLE IN CONSERVATION SERVICES THAT EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PUBLIC LANDS, WHILE STIMULATING INTEREST IN CONSERVATION CAREERS.5.CULTIVATES A CONSERVATION WORKFORCE, EXPANDING THE EMPLOYMENT POOL FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC LANDS MANAGERS.6.PROVIDES YOUTH WITH EMPLOYMENT THAT WILL ENHANCE BASIC CAREER SKILLS SUCH AS ORGANIZATION, WRITING, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, WELL AS FIELD SKILLS. THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT COMPLETES MISSION CRITICAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE WORK PROJECTS AT MULTIPLE PARKS SITES (INCLUDING SITES SUCH AS INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (PA), ROCK CREEK PARK (D.C.), AND KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (SC)) BY PLACING VETERANS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRAINING CENTER THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL TRADES ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS COMPLETE WORK INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MAKING MASONRY AND CARPENTRY REPAIRS TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES, BEAUTIFYING HISTORIC LANDSCAPES, AND STRUCTURE STABILIZATION ON MULTIPLE HISTORIC BUILDINGS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

CONSERVATION LEGACY

BLM NEW MEXICO ASSESSMENT , INVENTORY, AND MONITORING (AIM) PROGRAM

ENGAGING YOUNG ADULTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

CONSERVATION LEGACY

TRADITIONAL TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ' CONSERVATION LEGACY

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP FELLOW PROGRAM

THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS, ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES.COMPLETE INTERNSHIP PROJECTS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS THAT ADDRESS NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM. THE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES FOR EACH PROJECT ARE DEFINED BY THE BENEFITING NPS UNIT THAT HOSTS THE INTERN.

THIS PROJECT IS FOR SEVEN, THREE-PERSON CREWS (ONE CREW LEAD, TWO TECHNICIANS) TO COLLECT TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL MONITORING DATA PER BLM PROTOCOL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH A FEDERAL AGENCY.

BLM NEW MEXICO STATE WIDE MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF PUBLIC LANDS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROJECT WILL LEARN ABOUT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE NATIONAL PARKS AND WILL BE EXPOSED TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES, WHILE GAINING SKILLS IN NATIVE PLANT CONSERVATION, BOTANY, SEED COLLECTION AND CURATION, HABITAT RESTORATION, AND PLANT MATERIALS PRODUCTION. THE YOUTH WHO WILL COLLECT PLANT MATERIAL WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROPAGATING SEEDS PLANTS TO USE FOR RESTORING A WIDE ARRAY OF HABITATS IN THE SOUTHWEST. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

NEW MEXICO HAZARDOUS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT UTILIZING VETERANS

PROJECT TITLE INTERPRETATION SUPPORTPROJECT STATEMENT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CREATE MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE (JELA) NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (JAZZ). JELA JAZZ SITES. THE INTERNSHIPS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH, IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE URBAN AGENDA AND PROGRAM GOALS THROUGH VISITOR SERVICES AND RESOURCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THESE INTERNSHIPS WILL ALSO BE USED TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ALL VISITORS WHO ENTER THIS PARK. PERFORMANCE GOALS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE MEMORABLE AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE INTERNS, AS WELL AS THE VISITORS THEY INTERACT WITH. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INTERPRETIVE SERVICES THROUGH CONTACTS AT THE VISITOR. A SECONDARY OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP IS TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

BLM- AZ PHOENIX DISTRICT OFFICE (PDO) RECREATION AND PUBLIC LANDS RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE

ENGAGING YOUNG ADULTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

NM CONSERVATION AND RECREATION INTERNS, NMSO

FA BLM AZ STATEWIDE INTERN AGREEMENT

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. HPTC LRF YOUTH INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

NOC FOR HQ YOUTH TA NATIVE LANDS NATIONAL TRAILS MAPPING PROJECT

GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS PROPOSING TO ENGAGE AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

VETERAN TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROG. 19

THE LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LIDAR) MONITORING PROJECT ON REFUGES IN THE SOUTHEAST INTEGRATES THE LATEST FOREST VEGETATION AND ECOSYSTEM SURVEYING TECHNOLOGY INTO LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. TERRESTRIAL LIDAR SCANNING (TLS) BASED FOREST VEGETATION SURVEYING AND MONITORING PROTOCOL GATHERS EMPIRICAL DATA TO INFORM ACTIVE HABITAT MANAGEMENT ON REFUGES. THESE TECHNIQUES VISUALIZE AND QUANTIFY FUEL LOADING CHANGES IN THE INTEREST OF WILDLAND FIRE, FORESTRY, AND BIOLOGY. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT MULTIPLE USFWS PRIORITIES AND INFORMS THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE AND PLANTS. THE TLS TECHNOLOGY ACCURATELY MAPS AND MEASURES FOREST VEGETATION AND STRUCTURE.

OSMRE AMERICORPS PROGRAM - 2022

PRESERVATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

THE VFC PROGRAM WILL ENGAGE UP TO 30 VETERANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NPS SITES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, THE SOUTHEAST REGION, THE NORTHEAST REGION, AND THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION TO HELP VETERANS TRANSITION FROM MILITARY TO CIVILIAN SERVICE.SUMMARY OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:TRAINING & CERTIFICATION ALL VFC PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE STANDARD ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN FIRST AID/CPR, WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER TYPE II, WILDLAND FIRE CHAINSAWS, CAREER READINESS, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM FOR WILDLAND FIRE CAREERS. PROJECT WORK THE VFC CREWS' PRIMARY WORK IS TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS FUELS IN HIGH-RISK WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) AREAS. WORK MAY INCLUDE THINNING VEGETATION, HAND PILING FUELS, LIMBING AND BRUSHING VEGETATION, PRESCRIBED FIRE PILE, AND BROADCAST BURNING. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVERY VETERAN CORPSMEMBER WILL GAIN THE CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO PREPARE THEM TO ENTER A NATURAL RESOURCE CAREER. ADDITIONALLY, THEY WILL UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF THE SKILLS DEVELOPED AND HOW TO COMMUNICATE THEM TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS EFFECTIVELY. PERFORMANCE GOALS, INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMESPERFORMANCE GOALS, INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:UP TO THIRTY VETERANS WILL RECEIVE TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO QUALIFY AS A WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER TYPE II.

2020 VETERANS FIRE CORPS PROGRAM

BLM (ARIZONA), VETERANS PROGRAM, ARIZONA STATE OFFICE

OSM/VISTA AMERICORPS

NM INTERNSHIPS - NATURAL RESOURCES

FA BLM AZ SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS FUELS REDUCTION (VICE CREC)

NATIONAL DIRECT GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROPOSE TO OPERATE AMERICORPS PROGRAMS IN MORE THAN ONE STATE AND APPLY DIRECTLY TO CNCS.

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.

ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS

ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS HOPI CULTURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

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THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS AGREEMENT SUPPORTS A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT EMPLOYS YOUTH IN VARIOUS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERIOR REGIONS 8, 9, 10, AND 12 REGIONAL OFFICE. THE FELLOWS WILL GAIN OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW PROFESSIONALLY WHILE SUPPORTING REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT CONSERVATION PUBLIC LANDS AND PROMOTE OUTDOOR RECREATION. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

52 WEEK WILDLIFE BIOLOGY TECHNICIAN OR MAINTENANCE TECH APPRENTICESHIP. INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT INTERN WILL HELP STRENGTHN VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PUABLE OF ISLETA, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CAPACITY TO HELP THE REFUGE ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS, ESPECIALLY BIOLOGICALLY, AND THE MISSION AND PURPOSE IT IS TASKED WITH OR WORK ALONGSIDE MAINTENANCE STAFF, COMPLETING A VERIETY OF PROJECTS SUPPORTING THE OVERALL OPERATIONS OF THE REFUGE.IN ADDITION, THIS AWARD WILL PLACE A 5-PERSON CREW FOR 9 WEEKS AS WELL AS SUPPORT THE HIKING CLUB.

THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONALPARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS- LANDSCAPES- AND MARINE AND COASTALRESOURCES- SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS- AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TOIMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRYOUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY- NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGEOF RESEARCH- OPERATIONAL- AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT ORCOOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS- ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS- INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS- AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRYOUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATIONPROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THE ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS FY23 PROJECT WILL ENGAGE INDIGENOUS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION PROJECTS AT NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CYCLIC MAINTENANCE AT NATIONAL PARKS ADJACENT TO OR HISTORICALLY CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO LOCAL TRIBES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO CAREER PATHWAYS AND OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RECONNECT THEM TO CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND SACRED LANDSCAPES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS FY20

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.CONSERVATION LEGACY WILL PROVIDE FOUR (4) VETERANS FIRE CREWS TO SUPPORT FUELS WORK AT NPS PARK UNITS IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN, NORTHEAST, AND SOUTHEAST REGIONS. THE VETERANS FIRE CORPS (VFC) ENGAGES RECENT-ERA VETERANS ON PRIORITY HAZARDOUS FUELS AND PRESCRIBED BURN PROJECTS WHILE DEVELOPING AND TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

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ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS (ALCC) & CAREER INSTITUTE FY 2017

FY2012 CO SCC OSM/AMERICORPS REGULATORY TRAINEE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

CONSERVATION LEGACY PROPOSES TO HAVE 97 AMERICORPS MEMBERS WHO ARE CURRENT ERA VETERANS WHO WILL ENGAGE IN WILDLAND FIRE JOB TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHILE COMPLETING FOREST IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING FIRE FUELS REDUCTION, PRESCRIBED BURNS, PILE BURNS, AND OTHER FIRE PREVENTION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO AND TENNESSEE. AT THE END OF THE FIRST PROGRAM YEAR, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROVING 7,440 ACRES OF LAND. IN ADDITION, THE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL LEVERAGE 40 OF VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN LAND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THIS PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON THE CNCS FOCUS AREAS OF VETERANS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE CNCS INVESTMENT OF $373,200 WILL BE MATCHED WITH $1,967,200, $1,932,200 IN PUBLIC FUNDING AND $35,000 IN PRIVATE FUNDING.

SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORP REGULATORY TRAINEE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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NPS-FY21-WASO CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES BY YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION

ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS & CAREER INSTITUTE FY 2016

PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT): PROJECT GOALS - THE FY22 ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS (ALCC) NPS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE JOB AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO 70 YOUNG ADULTS FROM UP TO 8 DISTINCT RURAL AND URBAN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. CRITICAL BACK LOG MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ON NPS UNITS WILL BE COMPLETED WITH THE ADDITIONAL GOAL OF BUILDING LONG TERM CAPACITY, PARTNERSHIPS, RESOURCES, TO ENSURE A STRONG WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE. THE PROJECT ADDITIONALLY WILL ALSO ENGAGE UP TO 60 SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN FROM HOPI AND LAS CRUCES WITH THEIR LOCAL NATIONAL PARKS, TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND APPROPRIATE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARKS TO HISTORICALLY CONNECT TO ADJACENT TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND YOUTH. PROJECT OBJECTIVES - THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PARTNERSHIP IS TO COMPLETE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION PROJECTS WHILE PROVIDING YOUNG ADULTS WITH STRUCTURED, SAFE AND CHALLENGING WORK AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS AND AN ETHIC OF NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP. CONSERVATION LEGACY WORKS TOWARD MAKING THESE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO A CONSISTENTLY DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND VETERANS AND TO THOSE WHO COULD MOST BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCE.

ANCESTRAL LANDS PROJECTS

THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO UTILIZE QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NPS PROGRAMS. THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL STRENGTHEN VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES BY HELPING PARKS REFINE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, DEVELOP COMMUNICATION MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT BOTH INPERSON AND DIGITAL PROGRAMMING. INTERNS WILL COLLABORATE ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES TO CREATE SHARED RESOURCES, CONTRIBUTE TO UNIFIED MESSAGING, AND COMPLETE A CAPSTONE PROJECT THAT ADVANCES FUTURE CIVIL RIGHTS INTERPRETATION. OVER A 46WEEK PERIOD, TEN INTERNS WILL SUPPORT THE INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION DIVISION AT TEN PARKS, HELPING THEM REMAIN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE DURING INCREASED VISITATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONS 250TH ANNIVERSARY. THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP AND HANDSON EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BUILD PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WHILE ENHANCING PARK OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE COMMUNICATION

CL TASK AGREEMENT

BLM NM BOTANICAL, WILDLIFE, AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCE MONITORING IN SOUTHEAST NM, CARLSBAD FIELD OFFICE

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THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRY OUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOTH A FIELD AND OFFICE SETTING. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TRAINED BY NPS STAFF TO IDENTIFY, REPORT, AND MANAGE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES FOUND ACROSS THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS AND ADJACENT LAND. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS MAY ENGAGE WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THREATS POSED BY NON-NATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES. YOUTH WILL WORK ALONGSIDE NPS STAFF TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE ALREADY EXISTING TOOLS TO REFINE MANAGEMENT PRIORITIZATION OF NON-NATIVE SPECIES PRESENT IN OR WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BE INTRODUCED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. YOUTH WILL BE MENTORED BY BOTH NPS AND RECIPIENT DURING INDEPENDENT PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PARK CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. YOUTH WILL ASSIST THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WITH INCREASING FOREST RESILIENCY THROUGH STRATEGIC INVASIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN BOTH A FIELD AND OFFICE SETTING. YOUTH WILL WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH TRAINED STAFF TO CONDUCT A VARIETY OF RESOURCE-MANAGEMENT TASKS. IN ADDITION, THE YOUTH WILL BE GIVEN AN INDEPENDENT PROJECT THAT ASSISTS PARKS IN OUR REGION. YOUTH WILL DEVELOP TOOLS AND CONDUCT CULTURAL RESOURCES PRIORITIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

CHOH FY20 ENHANCE YOUTH EXP AND EMPOYMEN

THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO UTILIZE QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.CONSERVATION LEGACY, THROUGH ITS ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS WILL ENGAGE INDIGENOUS YOUTH IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND YOUTH AS THEY PERFORM CRITICAL PROJECT AND MAINTENANCE NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARKS. PROJECTS WILL INCLUDE UTILIZING SMALL TEAMS TO COMPLETE TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES, PRESERVING AND STABILIZING HISTORIC STRUCTURES, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, AND OR REDUCING FUELS AT 20 PARK UNITS. IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUAL INTERNS WILL PROVIDE VISITOR SERVICES AT THREE DIFFERENT PARK UNITS BY INTERACTING WITH AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANCE AND MEANING OF THE SITE.

THE ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS FY24 PROJECT WILL ENGAGE INDIGENOUS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION PROJECTS AT NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND ADDRESS PRIORITIES OUTLINED BY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND NPS DIRECTOR CHUCK SAMS. THIS PROJECT IS MODELED ON THE ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS (ALCC) PROGRAM OPERATED BY CONSERVATION LEGACY SINCE 2008. ALCC WAS CREATED TO BRING CONSERVATION SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIGENOUS YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. ALCC OPERATES PROGRAMS IN THE PUEBLOS OF ACOMA, ISLETA, AND ZUNI, NAVAJO NATION, AND HOPI NATION. ALCC HAS COLLABORATED WITH OTHER CORPS PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM CATALYZE NEW PROGRAMS THAT CENTER AND SERVE INDIGENOUS PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITIES. THIS PROJECT WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS WITH TRIBES AND CORPS PARTNERS AND WILL HELP CATALYZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN OTHER TRIBAL NATIONS. MULTIPLE NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CYCLIC MAINTENANCE AT NATIONAL PARKS ADJACENT TO OR HISTORICALLY CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO LOCAL TRIBES WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO CAREER PATHWAYS AND OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RECONNECT THEM TO CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND SACRED LANDSCAPES.

STEWARDS OF THE FUTURE: INTERNS AT PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK

THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO UTILIZE QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NPS PROGRAMS. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INTERN POSITIONS WHO WILL SUPPORT THE RIVERS, TRAILS AND CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK IN ALASKA, HAWAII, CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON AND MICHIGAN. INTERNS WILL SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT ELEVATE LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND TRIBAL COLLABORATION INCLUDING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE WORK, PUBLIC OUTREACH, EDUCATION, OR INTERPRETATION ACTIVITIES, AND PARTICIPATION IN A RANGE OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PROJECTS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT FUNDS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP AND INTERNSHIP POSITION WITH THE CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION IN ITS PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS. THESE YOUTH POSITIONS PROVIDE ADDED CAPACITY TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE PROGRAMS AND OFFER MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY CAREER CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PROFESSIONALS. FELLOWS AND INTERNS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL ASSIST NPS STAFF IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING, AND OTHERS.

IYSC

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE CLIMATE CONSERVATION CORPS IS A NEW YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AT BOSTON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS NATIONAL AND STATE PARK. CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY PARK STAFF AND SKILL TECHNICAL EXPERTS. CORPS MEMBERS AND A YOUTH LEADER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE SKILLS TRAINING NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE WORK AND A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. YOUTH WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE CLIMATE PROJECTS. AMERICORPS VISTA WILL WORK WITH PARK STAFF TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE PLAN FOR THE PROGRAMS FUTURE. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

INFRASTRUCTURE WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIPS

ARRA # WFM-0216-06HF VETERAN'S JOBS PROJECT

BLM-NM BOTANICAL AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCE MONITORING AND PLANNING IN CENTRAL NM, NMSO

YOUTH AMBASSADOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP (INTERNS)

BLM-NM YOUTH PROJECTS AND INTERNSHIPS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO, NMSO

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR A TOTAL OF 40 WEEKS OF CREW TIME FORHERBICIDE APPLICATION

FY24 IYSC

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON USABLE AND ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL PLATFORMS SO THEY CAN LEARN ABOUT, ENJOY AND HELP CARE FOR NATIONAL PARKS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

RESTORATION OF TRAILS NATCHEZ TRACE

PROJECT TITLE REHABILITATION OF NATCHEZ TRACE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILPROJECT STATEMENT - TRAIL DEFICIENCIES INCLUDE FAILING STRUCTURES, SOIL EROSION, OVERGROWN VEGETATION, DOWNED TIMBER, AND LACK OF SIGNAGE. A SIX PERSON TRAIL CREW AND A SIX PERSON SAW CREW, WITH CLASS B CHAINSAW QUALIFICATIONS, WILL ASSIST THE NATT PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKERS TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCIES.PERFORMANCE GOALS REHABILITATE THE NATCHEZ TRACE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL (NATT) TO PRESERVE RESOURCES, IMPROVE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND REDUCE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. PROJECT OBJECTIVES:REPAIR OR REPLACE TRAIL BRIDGES AND BOARDWALKSREPLACE EQUESTRIAN HITCHING POSTS.REPAIR TRAIL TREAD.REPAIR OR INSTALL WATER DIVERSION BARRIERS. REMOVE OVERGROWN VEGETATION AND DOWNED TIMBER. INSTALL SIGNAGE AND REFRESH PAINT MARKERS TO PROVIDE DIRECTION TO TRAIL VISITORS.

ARRA #CIM-0231-09T VETERANS JOBS TRAIL PROJECT

REFUGES: NATIONAL YOUTH CAREERS WITH CONS LEG

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS YOUTH INTERNS WILL BE TRAINED IN IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS INTERNS WILL ASSIST WITH THE INVENTORY, SURVEYS, MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE PLANTS SPECIES, AND DATA COLLECTION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PROJECT YOUTH INTERNS WILL BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PARK VOLUNTEERS ON INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL PROJECTS AND WILL ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION MATERIALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF INVASIVE PLANT ISSUES FACED BY NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PARKS BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI PUBLIC NON PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

ENGAGE YOUTH THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND STORYTELLING 15.931: YOUTH AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. C O CANAL NHP WILL ENGAGE YOUTH INTERNS, RECRUITED BY THE CONSERVATION LEGACY TO EXPAND YOUTH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. TO CONNECT WITH YOUTH, THE INTERNS WILL ENHANCE THE C O CANAL NHP IN-PERSON AND DIGITAL INTERPRETATION. THE YOUTH INTERNS WILL BE MENTORED BY INTERPRETATION STAFF. YOUTH INTERNS WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO THE MAIN PARK STORY AND UNDERTOLD STORIES. THEY WILL PLAN AND PREPARE PROGRAMS FOR A MAJOR INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM. THEY WILL PRESENT THE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS DIGITALLY AND ON THE PARKS BOATS. THE YOUTH INTERNS WILL LEARN THE MISSION AND OPERATIONS OF THE NPS THE PARK WILL DIVERSIFY ITS WORK FORCE THE YOUTH INTERNS WILL DEVELOP INTERPRETATION SKILLS VISITORS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOAT PROGRAMS AT MANY LOCATIONS ALONG THE C O CANAL. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, CONSERVATION LEGACY, YOUTH INTERNS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR (CVA) PROGRAM IS A 48-WEEK PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP DESIGNED TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE AMERICORPS MEMBERS WITH A PASSION FOR SERVICE IN DESIGNATED NATIONAL PARK SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PARKS BY EXPANDING VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTAND STRATEGICALLY APPLYING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS GENERAL CONSERVATION CREW - TUCSON FIELD OFFICE

CONSERVATION LEGACY INTERNS WILL ASSIST THE ARIZONA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICE IN WHITERIVER TO COMPLETE RECOVERY ACTIONS FOR THREATENED APACHE TROUT. THE INTERNS WILL LEAD OR BE PART OF A SEASONAL FIELD CREW CONDUCTING BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING SURVEYS OF HEADWATER STREAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MONITORING THE STATUS AND TREND OF APACHE TROUT POPULATIONS AND WILL ALSO INCLUDE REMOVING NON-NATIVE INVASIVE TROUT SPECIES THAT PREY ON AND COMPETE WITH APACHE TROUT.IYSC APACHE TROUT CREWNUMBER OF OPENINGS AND TYPE (INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT OR CREW BASED)2024 - 1 CREW LEADER, 7 INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS2025 - 1 CREW LEADER, 7 INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS2026 - 1 CREW LEADER, 7 INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

SC FIRE AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. EXPAND CAPACITY OF PRIVATE LANDOWNERS WITH NRCS CONTRACTS TO IMPLEMENT PRESCRIBED BURNS AND SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. DBA SW CONSERVATION CORP.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE INTERNSHIPS OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT AND BROADEN SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATIONS, POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, RESEARCH, DONOR REVIEW, AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUTREACH MATERIALS INCLUDING WEBPAGES, NEWS RELEASES, PRESENTATIONS, AND ARTICLES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THIS PROJECT ENGAGES YOUTH WITH A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO IMPORTANT CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK. YOUNG ADULTS WILL ENCOUNTER STRUCTURED, SAFE, AND CHALLENGING TRAILS WORK AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS, AN ETHIC OF NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP, AND AN APPRECIATION OF PUBLIC LANDS. THE YOUTH WILL WORK ALONGSIDE RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS TO GAIN PRACTICAL TRAINING AND A RANGE OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IN A REMOTE SETTING AS FOLLOWS: (1) INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING TRAIL TREAD AND STRUCTURES, SUCH AS WATER BARS, TURNPIKES, ROLLING GRADE DIPS, STEPS, AND BRIDGES; (2) REMOVING FALLEN TREES THAT ARE BLOCKING THE TRAIL; (3) TRIMMING ENCROACHING VEGETATION; AND (4) CONSTRUCTING NEW TRAILS, INCLUDING BENCHING THE TREAD, THAT CONNECT THE CAMPS TO THE EAST AND WEST SIDE TRAIL SYSTEMS. AS THEY COMPLETE THE HANDS-ON PROJECTS, THEY WILL ASSIST THE PARK IN REDUCING THE BACKLOG OF WORK PROJECTS AND SUPPORT THE SECRETARY'S PRIORITIES TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE, AND ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES OF TRAILS IN CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK. PRODUCE A REPORT SUMMARIZING PROJECT COMPLETION, INCLUDING BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS.VISITORS TO CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT BECAUSE MAINTAINED TRAILS WILL BE SAFER AND MORE ENJOYABLE. NEW CONSTRUCTED TRAILS WILL ALLOW OVERNIGHT CAMPERS TO ACCESS THE TRAIL SYSTEM FROM THEIR CAMP AND WILL ALLOW HIKERS TO HIKE BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF THE PARK, GIVING THEM MORE HIKING OPTIONS. THE TRAIL CREW WILL BENEFIT BY LEARNING LEADERSHIP AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE SKILLS.

THIS PROJECT WILL ENGAGE YOUTH IN RESTORING NATIVE HABITAT AND MANAGING INVASIVE PLANTS AND OTHER SPECIES OF CONCERN AT CVNP. IN ADDITION, THE PROJECT WILL INTRODUCE YOUTH TO OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE NPS. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES WILL FOCUS ON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ALTHOUGH PARTICIPANTS MAY INTERACT WITH STAFF FROM OTHER PARK DIVISIONS (E.G., INTERPRETATION, MAINTENANCE, LAW-ENFORCEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES). CVNP S PLANT ECOLOGIST OR RESTORATION-CREW LEADER WILL PROVIDE AND DIRECT DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR CONSERVATION INTERNS UNDER THIS PROJECT. PARK STAFF WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW AND ORIENTATION TO YOUTH PARTICIPANTS CONCERNING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF CVNP, AS WELL AS TO RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARTICIPATION IN PARK PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES (FOR EXAMPLE, INTERPRETIVE HIKES). IN ADDITION, YOUTH PARTICIPANTS MAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND LEARNING AND COMPLETE SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS AT OTHER NPS SITES, LOCAL PARKS AND OR OTHER PROPERTIES.

P15AC00024

BLM NM BOTANICAL, RIPARIAN, AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCE MONITORING IN SOUTHERN NM, LAS CRUCES DISTRICT OFFICE

COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION & RECREATION PLANNING FELLOWSHIPS

P15AC00024

OSM/VISTA AMERICORPS

ARCHEOLOGY CORPS

THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH INTERNSHIPS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO LEARN TECHNICAL SKILLS AND BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT PREPARES THEM TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE, ENGAGED CITIZENS WHO CAN SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES WITH THE PUBLIC THIS TASK AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS AS FOLLOWS 1 RECREATION INTERN OKFO EXTENSION OF REC INTERN 3 TO 4 OUTREACH, NLCS INTERNS ACOMA, FORT STANTON SNOWY RIVER NCA, OMDP 8 TO 12 MONTHS 1 CULTURAL INTERN FOR OKF 6 TO 8 MONTHS 1 RECREATION INTERN FOR TFO 8 TO 12 MONTHS 1 RANGE INTERN 12 MONTH 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTERNS CARLSBAD 8 TO 12 MONTH

NPS-FY21-WASO CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES BY YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION

TA INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP PARTNERSHIP FOR COLORADO

GEOSCIENTISTS-IN-THE-PARKS INTERNSHIPS TO SUPPORT SCIENCE-BASED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THIS PROJECT HIRES TEN INTERNS PLACED AT TEN SOUTHEAST REGION PARKS WHERE THERE ARE TWO OR FEWER FRONTLINE STAFF AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER TO FALL VISITOR SERVICES AND INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. THE INTERNS WILL STAFF VISITOR CENTERS, PROVIDE ORIENTATION SERVICES, PERFORM ROVING PATROLS OF PARKS, PRESENT INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS (TALKS, WALKS, OR TOURS), AND SUPPORT INTERPRETIVE EVENTS SUCH AS ANNIVERSARIES AND AMERICA S 250 COMMEMORATIONS. INTERNS WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND VISITOR SERVICES CAPACITY BY ASSISTING IN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INCLUDING RECRUITMENT, ONBOARDING, TRAINING, AND LEADING VOLUNTEERS.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

BLM-[ARIZONA], BLM-(AZ), ALL DISTRICTS, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS GIS AND DATABASE MAINTENANCE (ASO)

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE S ARIZONA ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FIELD OFFICE

PROJECT STATEMENT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FACES A CONTINUED THREAT OF WILDFIRES DAMAGING OUR STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS, NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND ADJOINING PRIVATE LANDS AND COMMUNITIES A ROBUST FUELS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS FUEL LOADING IS THE BEST WAY FOR US TO PROTECT THESE ASSETS OUR EXISTING FIRE WORKFORCE DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED TASKS AND TREATMENTS TO KEEP UP WITH THE GROWING DEMANDS THE EIGHT PERSON WOMEN S FIRE CREW WFC WILL HELP BUILD THE NATIONAL WILDLAND FIRE WORKFORCE CAPACITY BY ACHIEVING QUALIFICATION AS NATIONAL WILDFIRE COORDINATING GROUP NWCG WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS THIS WILL ALLOW CREWMEMBERS TO ASSIST WITH FUELS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AT NPS UNITS IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION

OSM/VISTA AMERICORPS PROGRAM (2014)

P18AC00182

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THROUGH THIS TASK AGREEMENT, CL WILL CREATE, FILL, ADMINISTER, AND SUPPORT MULTIPLE POSITIONS TO WORK FOR A TOTAL OF 150 WEEKS IN SUPPORT OF PARK AND PROGRAM PROJECTS THROUGHOUT 38 WASHINGTON AREA NATIONAL PARKS (MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, DC, AND WEST VIRGINIA). BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO UTILIZE QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH AND VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NPS PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS FOR EMERGING LEADERS IN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN RECORDS MANAGEMENT, DATA ANALYSIS, STATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNING. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE TRAINED FELLOWS EQUIPPED WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS TO SUPPORT GRANT PROCESSES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS AN ENHANCED ABILITY TO PROMOTE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR A TOTAL OF 6 ONE YEAR LONG INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT POSITIONS TWO IPS EACH YEAR WILL SERVE A ONE YEAR LONG TERM WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SAFFORD FIELD OFFICE

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NPS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROJECT ABSTRACTCOMPETITIVE AWARD AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTSFUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: N/AFUNDING OPPORTUNITY GOALS TEXT: N/AREQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AGREEMENTSA. PROJECT STATEMENT -RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STEWARDSHIP OUTREACH AMBASSADORS. THE GROUP OF AT LEAST SEVEN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP AMBASSADORS (YLSA) INTERNS WILL WORK WITH RESOURCE EDUCATION STAFF TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE AND DELIVER PROGRAMS TO TEACH LOCAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT RECREATION AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE'S FLORIDA AND MISSISSIPPI AREAS.B. PERFORMANCE GOALS - THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP IS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTERIOR SECRETARY'S GOAL OF IMPROVING DIALOGUE AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH PERSONS AND ENTITIES BOARDING THE NATIONAL SEASHORE'S LANDS. IN DOING THIS, INTERNS WILL GAIN VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PARK, ITS RESOURCES, AND HOW THE PARK PROTECTS THOSE RESOURCES WHILE PROVIDING FOR VISITOR EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT. FINALLY, INTERNS WILL DEVELOP EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PROFESSIONAL WRITING, AND TEAMWORK.C. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSE OF NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES WITHIN GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE. STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO PROMOTE RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AND RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS. ESTABLISH A CONNECTION WITH THE LOCAL RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS, JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS, BOYS AND GIRLS OF AMERICA, YMCA, AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. PLAN AND PARTICIPATE IN LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS, WATER-BASED PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. PROVIDE SERVICE TO VISITORS SUCH AS MANNING VISITOR CENTER DESK, ANSWERING PHONES, AND INQUIRIES. RESEARCH AND WRITE ONE NEW PROGRAM PER INTERN. MILESTONES - N/AASSISTANCE LISTING - TITLE - BENEFICIARIESCFDA 15.931 YOUTH AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES.PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS; STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND/OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES; STUDENTS; AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROJECT CONTINUATION FOR THE REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES OF BACKCOUNTRY HIKING TRAILS IN THE PARK, 13 MILES OF BOUNDARY FENCE, AND 14 MILES OF CO-USE MARKERS.REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AGREEMENTSPURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT):THIS PROJECT CONTINUATION FOR THE REPAIR, RESTORATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES OF BACKCOUNTRY HIKING TRAILS IN THE PARK, 13 MILES OFBOUNDARY FENCE, AND 14 MILES OF CO-USE MARKERS. THE GROUP WILL ALSO ASSIST WITH MAINTENANCE OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES SITES AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF A CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE AREA; PROVIDES FOR EDUCATION OF YOUTH TO THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE IN CARING AND PRESERVING CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES; PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO WORK ON A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT; PROVIDES YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD TEAMWORK SKILLS AND DEVELOP SELF- CONFIDENCE THROUGH COMPLETION OF THESE VARIOUS WORK PROJECTS. IT WILL BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH TO SUPPORT NPS MISSION AND CREATE AWARENESS OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE FIELD OF MAINTENANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. THIS PROJECT WILL DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE VISITOR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IN THE PARK.SUMMARY OF PROJECT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF BOUNDARY FENCE TRAILS, AND SAFETY CO-USE LINE. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION REDUCTION OF PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE.PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE VISITOR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IN THE PARK.BENEFICIARIES: CONSERVATION LEGACY

THE NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS THE PRINCIPLE MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE NATIONALPARK SERVICE (NPS) EVALUATES AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF WATERSHEDS, LANDSCAPES, AND MARINE AND COASTALRESOURCES, SUSTAINS BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON THE LANDS AND WATERS IN PARKS, AND ACTIVELY ENDEAVORS TOIMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ADAPT THEM TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. TO CARRYOUT AND FURTHER THIS STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITY, NPS IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGEOF RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY UTILIZING PARK PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR SUPPORT ORCOOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THE SCIENTISTS IN PARKS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MEET NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT NEEDS IN NATIONAL PARK UNITS, ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS, INCREASE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE FIELDS OF THE NPS, AND FOSTER LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS TO NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.YOUTH EMPOWERMENT STEWARDS (YES) YES INTERNS WILL SERVE WITH PARK STAFF TO RECOGNIZE THE HEALTH OF OUR PLANET, AND OUR PEOPLE DEPEND ON VARIED VOICES, IDEAS, AND EXPERIENCES WORKING TOGETHER TO SOLVE THE COMPLEX PROBLEMS WE FACE. YES INTERNS WILL SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PARK PROGRAMS, NEEDS, AND GOALS TO ADDRESS ACCESSIBILITY AND USABILITY BARRIERS WHILE CREATING AN OPEN, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL WHO WISH TO ENJOY PUBLIC SPACES CAN DO SO. YES INTERNS, THROUGH THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES AS INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE DISABILITY S COMMUNITY, WILL SERVE BOTH IN THE CAPACITY OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR ASSIGNED PARK UNIT AND AS A VOICE FOR IMPROVED PROGRAMMING ACCESS WITHIN CONSERVATION-BASED SERVICE AND CAREER PATHS.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

NCR RESS RESOURCE INTERNS

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR A TOTAL OF 32 WEEKS OF CREW TIME FOR NEW TRAIL CONSTRUCTION

FOREST SERVICE RECOVERY ACT- FOREST-WIDE TRAIL MAINTENANCE BACKLOG

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS.THIS PROJECT WILL ENGAGE FOUR YOUTH OR VETERANS AS CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS AMBASSADORS IN FULL-TIME, YEAR-LONG INTERNSHIPS. THESE INTERNS WILL RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HANDS-ON TRAINING WHILE WORKING ALONGSIDE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STAFF TO DEVELOP PUBLIC-FACING PROGRAMS, INTERPRETIVE MEDIA, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING CONTENT SUCH AS STORYMAPS AND TRIP ITINERARIES. THEIR WORK WILL SUPPORT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AT VISITOR CENTERS, ROVING RANGER PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS AT NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS PLACES, WHILE HELPING TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF THE REGIONS NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFITFROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

GRAND CANYON CORRIDOR/GREENWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. INTERNS WILL BE SELECTED TO WORK ALONGSIDE NPS SCIENTISTS TO HELP CONDUCT LONG TERM ECOLOGICAL MONITORING WITHIN THE MOJAVE DESERT NETWORK OF NATIONAL PARK UNITS. THEY WILL ASSIST WITH OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDING HYDROLOGY MONITORING, VEGETATION MONITORING, BAT MONITORING, OR DATA MANAGEMENT. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

BLM-NM LOCAL YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT ENGAGEMENT IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE INTERNS

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL COMPLETE MISSION CRITICAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE WORK INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MAKING MASONRY AND CARPENTRY REPAIRS TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES, BEAUTIFYING HISTORIC LANDSCAPES, AND STRUCTURE STABILIZATION ON MULTIPLE HISTORIC STRUCTURES VIA MAINTENANCE ACTION TEAM (MAT) PROJECT WORK. THIS PROJECT COMPLETES PROJECTS AT MULTIPLE PARKS SITES (INCLUDING BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT (NM) AND CASA GRANDE NATIONAL MONUMENT (AZ)) BY PLACING VETERANS AND YOUNG ADULTS AT PARKS THROUGH THE TRADITIONAL TRADES ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO INTERNS AS THEY WORK ON PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PERPETUATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AT HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL OFFER TRAINING AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (NRM) TO TRAIN YOUTH AND PROVIDE PRACTICAL SKILLS SETS FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONALS IN THE NRM FIELD. OTHER WORK INCLUDES OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO SHARE NATURAL RESOURCE TOPICS AND PROJECTS WITH THE PUBLIC. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. CONSERVATION LEGACY CREWS WILL WORK WITH BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT STAFF TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES FROM INSIDE BANDELIER. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY HIKING OUT TO THE PROJECT SITE, SETTING UP CAMP, THEN USING CHAINSAWS TO REMOVE INVASIVE TREES AND TREATING THEM WITH HERBICIDES TO PREVENT REGROWTH. THIS PROJECT FUNDING COVERS THREE SEASONS OF WORK. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER AND YOUTH (IEVY) FELLOW PROGRAM

COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION & RECREATION PLANNING FELLOWSHIPS

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIAN YOUTH SERVICECORPSFUNDING CONNECTING SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH TO CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES

REPAIR HISTORIC STONEWORK ON LOWER RHYOLITE TRAIL

NPS-FY21-IMR-CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES BY YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SBNWR BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN AND COMMUNICATIONS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT FUNDS TEMPORARY YOUTH WORKERS WITHIN CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS PLACES TO FILL SEVERAL SHORT-TERM NEEDS WITHIN SUPPORTING ADDRESS CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS STRATEGY TO ADVANCE A MAJOR INCLUSIVE INTERPRETATION INITIATIVE WITH AN EQUITY LENS. THE INTERNS WILL DEVELOP PUBLIC FACING PROGRAMS, ARTICLES, PROJECTS, ETC. TO ASSIST CHESAPEAKE GATEWAYS PLACES AND PARTNERS ADVANCE THIS STRATEGIC GOAL. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

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VETERANS FIRE CORP (VFC) PROGRAM

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PROJECT STATEMENT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COMPLETE THE FULL-SCALE REHABILITATION OF RAMSEY CASCADES TRAIL, GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK.PERFORMANCE GOALS - THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO REPAIR THE TRAIL DEFICIENCIES BY ADDING NEW WATER DIVERSION STRUCTURES, BLOCKING OFF SOCIAL TRAILS AND BRAIDS, REPAIRING OR REPLACING DILAPIDATED TRAIL STRUCTURES, AND BUILDING NEW TRAIL STRUCTURES AS NEEDED.PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - THE EXPECTED RESULT OF THE PROJECT IS TO HAVE A SAFER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE TRAIL.CFDA 15.931 YOUTH AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES.

CORRIDOR/GREENWAY TRAIL MAINTENANCE PROJECT

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD WOULD BE TO CONTINUE USING YOUTH CORPS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COLORADO RIVER DISTRICT (CRD) FUELS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE CRD. THESE FUELS REDUCTION PROJECTS HAVE BEEN INTEGRAL TO FIGHTING WILDFIRE IN WUI AREAS AND HAVE AIDED IN SAVING STRUCTURES AS WELL AS ALLOWING INITIAL ATTACK FIRE CREWS ENGAGED IN SUPPRESSION EFFORTS TO SUPPRESS WILDFIRES AND MINIMIZE DAMAGE.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS PURPOSE:THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE MOST INFESTED ACRES OF SALTCEDAR (TAMARISK) SPREAD ACROSS THE PARK, WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. WORK ACTIVITIES: THROUGH THIS PROJECT, THE MOST CONCENTRATED STANDS OF SALTCEDAR WILL BE REMOVED (AND WITH IT THE MAIN SEEDS SOURCE). PERFORMANCE GOALS: INTERNS WILL BE PROVIDED IN-DEPTH TRAINING INCLUDING COACHING FROM RESOURCE STAFF IN THE AREAS OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND SAFETY. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT ACTIONS THAT WILL ADDRESS THE ESTABLISHMENT ON NON-NATIVE INVASIVE SALTCEDAR. THE INTERN WILL ALSO BE PREPARED FOR A UNIFORMED POSITIONS IN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND OTHER LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL UTILIZE INTERNS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRAILS AT CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK. ONE SIX PERSON TRAIL CREW WILL REPAIR 2 MILES OF THE CHIMNEY ROCK TRAIL THAT IS CURRENTLY HAZARDOUS TO VISITORS. THEY WILL REMOVE ROCKS THAT ARE TRIPPING HAZARDS, REGRADE THE TREAD TO PREVENT WATER FROM MAKING GULLEYS, AND INSTALL STEPS ON STEEP SLOPES TO PREVENT VISITORS FROM SLIPPING AND BEING INJURED. A SEPARATE SIX PERSON TRAIL CREW WILL BUILD 1.5 MILES OF NEW TRAIL TO CONNECT CAMP GREENTOP TO THE TRAIL SYSTEM SO VISITORS CAN HIKE FROM THEIR CABIN, WHICH CURRENTLY IS NOT POSSIBLE. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT YOUTH- AND VETERAN-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, THROUGH INTERPRETATION ACTIVITIES, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND HABITAT MONITORING. YOUTH INTERNS WILL WORK ON VARIOUS INTERPRETATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES PROJECTS AT PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK.BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASI-PUBLIC NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.

CULTURAL PROGRAM INTERNS - ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS - NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INTERNSHIPS

THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES QUALIFIED NONPROFIT YOUTH AND VETERANSERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION EDUCATION VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS THROUGH AUTHORIZED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE PROJECT WILL EMPLOY YOUTH TO COMPLETE ARCHEOLOGICAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES QUASIPUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CAREER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF NATURAL AND OR CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. INDIVIDUALS FAMILIES STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INTRODUCE YOUTH TO CAREERS IN THE BLM. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE, LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC LANDS, FURTHER THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND PIQUE THEIR INTEREST IN FUTURE CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE. FROM THIS THEY WILL GAIN AN INCREASED APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS AND OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ARE LIKELY TO BECOME LIFE-LONG ADVOCATES FOR THOSE VALUES.SPECIFICALLY, THIS TASK AGREEMENT HAS THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVE FOR THE LAS CRUCES DISTRICT OFFICE:THREE-PERSON RARE PLANT SURVEY COHORT WITH 1 CREW LEAD AND 2 CREW MEMBERS (2025) (18 WEEKS) THREE-PERSON RARE PLANT SURVEY COHORT WITH 1 CREW LEAD AND 2 CREW MEMBERS (2026) (18 WEEKS) CREWS WILL SERVE TO CONDUCT RARE PLANT SURVEYS WITHIN IDENTIFIED RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES IN THE LAS CRUCES DISTRICT OFFICE ON BLM LANDS.THE 3 RARE PLANT SURVEY INTERNS WILL BE RECRUITED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:INTERNS WILL SURVEY FOR PRIORITY RARE PLANT SPECIES WITHIN PLANNED RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTZONES IN THE LAS CRUCES DISTRICT OFFICE.PRIMARY SPECIES OF FOCUS FOR SURVEY WORK WILL INCLUDE LORDSBURG NOINO (MUILLA LORDSBURGANA)AND CHIHUAHUAN SCURFPEA (PEDIOMELUM PENTAPHYLLUM).LEAD INTERN (CREW LEAD) WILL MANAGE FIELD SAFETY, CREW COORDINATION, SURVEY PREP, DATA MANAGEMENT QA QC, AND DATA SUBMISSION.MEMBER INTERNS WILL PERFORM RARE PLANT SURVEYS FOR TARGET SPECIES ACCORDING TO SURVEY PROTOCOLSPROVIDED BY THE BLM NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE

RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND HIRE EDUCATION CORPS MEMBERS FOR ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

PRESERVATION CRAFT TRAINING

RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE OF EL MORRO'S HISTORIC HEADLAND TRAIL

THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THE GOAL IS TO TRAIN YOUNG LEADERS IN PROVIDING COMMUNITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT): PROVIDE PRESERVATION TRADES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO NATIVE AMERICAN YOUNG ADULTS AND VETERANS ON NPS-LED PRESERVATION PROJECTS THROUGH THE INDIAN YOUTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PROMOTE JOB SKILLS TRAINING IN THE TRADES SECTOR AND DEVELOP A STEWARDSHIP ETHIC FOR CULTURAL RESOURCE INFRASTRUCTURE ON PUBLIC LANDS. SUMMARY OF PROJECT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES: THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRAINING CENTER PLACES NATIVE AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-30 (UP TO 35 FOR VETERANS) IN 20+ WEEK INTERNSHIPS THROUGH THE INDIAN YOUTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM AT NATIONAL PARK SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ASSIST WITH THE COMPLETION OF A VARIETY OF PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS CAN ENCOMPASS SKILLS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CARPENTRY, MASONRY, WOODWORKING, TRADITIONAL ROOFING, TIMBER-FRAMING, CONDITION ASSESSMENTS, METALWORK, ADOBE WORK, AND EXTERIOR WOOD COMPONENT REPAIR. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE INTENSIVE TRAININGS ON SAFETY, PRESERVATION STANDARDS, AND MORE. PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROVIDE LONG-TERM, INTENSIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO NATIVE AMERICAN YOUNG ADULTS AND VETERANS SEEKING TO DEVELOP PRESERVATION TRADE SKILLS THAT FOSTER COMPETITIVENESS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WILL TAKE PLACE IN TANDEM WITH NPS-LED PRESERVATION PROJECTS AND FURTHER NPS GOALS TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND PROJECT CULTURAL RESOURCE INFRASTRUCTURE ON NPS SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

FOREST SERVICE RECOVERY ACT - LINCOLN NF THREE RIVERS TRAIL REPAIR

FOREST SERVICE RECOVERY ACT - CIBOLA NF TRAIL MAINTENANCE