Posted on:
Application Deadline:
Expired
Type
Contract/tender
Reference Number
W9127N2220001
2-9-22 Submitted Questions and Answers: Section C: Eligibility InformationIs a certification of non-profit status determination (required) of applicant eligibility?Or (is) a letter indicating the applicant is a conservation corps program? A1. Proof of Non-profit status is required. If an entity is a non-governmental agency, it should submit a letter from the IRS stating it is accepted as a nonprofit entity. If it is a non-federal government entity such as county office, school district, a statement from the applicant on letterhead should be submitted.A2. Submitting proof of conservation corps status is not required, but helpful. End of Questions/Answers.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit entity, qualified youth service, or conservation corps organization for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This cooperative agreement will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat primarily at Fern Ridge Lake while providing education and training to at-risk youth from the nearby community. The recipientโs participating students (participants) will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation. Projects will mainly focus on land stewardship, prairie and habitat restoration, and nursery and greenhouse maintenance. The cooperative agreement will be awarded pursuant to 33 U.S.C. ยง 2339 Conservation and Recreation Management. The recipient for this cooperative agreement must be a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit entity, or qualified youth service or conservation corps organization that serves at-risk youth in local communities near Fern Ridge and has experience in land stewardship and restoration using small crews supervised by experienced crew leaders so ecological concepts can be accurately conveyed to crew and leaders.
Categories: Natural Resources.
Categories: Natural Resources.
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Portland , United States