OpportunityTitle: U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
CategoryExplanation: This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
Description: Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities. The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization&#8217;s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff. Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Volunteers &amp; Service shared mailbox
GrantorContactText: Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers &amp; Service Program
CloseDateExplanation: All required documents and forms are due no later than December 12, 2019, by 11:59 PM EST whether submitted via grants.gov (preferred) or via email.