OpportunityTitle: BLM NOC FY15 &amp; FY16 Youth Opportunities to Support Conservation Project on Public Lands
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 16 USC Section 1722 (10) Qualified youth or conservation corps.  The term qualified youth or conservation corps, means any program established by a State or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and (A) is capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals between the ages of 16 and 25, inclusive, in a natural or cultural resource setting; (B) gives participants a mix of work experience, basic and life skills, education, training, and support services; and (C) provides participants with the opportunity to develop citizenship values and skills through service to their community and the United States.
Description: BLM National Operatin Center has youth funding available to work with qualified youth conservation corps for the purposes of introducing youth and young adults to careers in the BLM and assist in fulfilling our mission. BLM is interested in working with youth and young adults to complete conservation projects that enhance the student&#65533;&#65533;&#65533;s classroom learning 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 natural resource careers. Young men and women who participate in the rehabilitation and restoration of our nation&#65533;&#65533;&#65533;s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, comprehensive environmental field studies and service programs that advance ecological literacy, conservation, and environmental research in the areas of public land restoration, forestry, range, trail work and scenic treasures 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. The NOC is seeking to develop a partnership with Youth Conservation Corps to assist in providing internship programs that support conservation project
GrantorContactEmailDescription: mgochis@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 &lt;br/&gt;maria_gochis@blm.gov &lt;br/&gt;Tina Hamalak, Contracting Officer, 303-236-4676 &lt;br/&gt;thamalak@blm.gov &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Individual project have their own cut-off dates.  Refer to supporting documentation under this announcement