Establishment of Youth Conservation Corps at Great Dismal Swamp NWR

Post Date

April 25th 2008

Application Due Date

May 2nd 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

FWS-08-RW-000-005

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $18728

• Award Range:

  $0 - $19000

Grant Description

Would assist with the implementation of Great Dismal Swamp NWR Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The organization would advertise, hire and administer payroll for 5 enrollees and 2 crew leaders. This program would provide opportunities for public service youth employment, youth development and training, and the participation of young adults in accomplishing conservation-related work which clearly represents public benefit as exemplified through the Fish and Wildlife Services' support of this program.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Sharon Marino
  Assistant Refuge Supervisor -
  Phone 413-253-8559

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Assistant Refuge Supervisor - South

• Agency Email Address:

  sharon_marino@fws.gov

• Location:

  Region 5