This grant is designed to support a cooperative agreement for land stewardship and restoration services on US Army Corps of Engineers land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The focus is on restoring native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitats, while also providing education and training to at-risk youth from the Eugene, OR area. The program aims to engage students from Kalapuya High School in practical environmental projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for non-Federal public agencies, nonprofit entities, qualified youth service organizations, or conservation corps organizations that are interested in environmental stewardship and youth education. The program is specifically aimed at involving at-risk youth from the Eugene, OR area, particularly students from Kalapuya High School.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Federal agencies
- Entities not focused on youth education or conservation
- Applicants not located in or near the Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Organizations without experience in land stewardship or habitat restoration
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or public agency designation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements with local schools or youth organizations
- Experience documentation in land stewardship and youth training
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with USACE environmental stewardship goals
- Projects must be located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon