OpportunityTitle: BLM-OR/WA Engaging Youth in Natural Resource Conservation and Public Land Management Projects Across Oregon and Washington
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The typical recipient of this type of support has historically been a qualified youth or conservation corps  as defined by the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (formerly Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970), 16 USC 1723, PL 91-378, as amended by 92-597, as amended by 93-408, and as amended by 103-82.
Description: From rangeland management to protection of cultural resources; fire suppression to energy development; trails and travel management to National Conservation Lands, the BLM values public involvement and a collaborative environment. When we facilitate activities and uses of the public lands, they are designed, permitted, and monitored with the goal of retaining or returning the land to a healthy condition once the use or activity ends.Our objective is to provide opportunities for youth (ages 16-30 years of age) to engage in BLM cultural and natural resource conservation-related projects and to increase public awareness and appreciation of those resources and recreational resource values found on public lands.These projects will provide participants with a mix of work experience, education, training, community involvement and support services, as well as the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States. As the young men and women gain experience in natural and cultural resource management, they will also develop an appreciation for public lands and learn about conservation-related career fields.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: BLM-OR/WA Engaging Youth in Natural Resource Conservation and Public Land Management Projects
GrantorContactText: Grants Management Specialist Shelli Timmons (503) 808-6295 &lt;br/&gt;srtimmons@blm.gov &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: This is a Master Announcement. Applications will be accepted in rolling monthly closing dates after the first application deadline, see details on application deadlines below. The final closing date of this announcement is September 5, 2019, 12:00 PM PT. --Application deadline is July 22, 2017, 12:00 PM PT--Application deadline is August 21, 2017, 12:00 PM PT --Thereafter, the rolling deadlines for receipt of applications will be 12:00 PM PT on the 5th of every month through the final closing date (e.g., next deadline is September 5, 2017, 12:00 PM PT).