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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AmeriCorps Summer Intern Conservation Pilot" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.546 Youth Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 26, 2011 and posted on May 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $56,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $56,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AmeriCorps Summer Intern Conservation Pilot (Funding Opportunity Number D11AC1000) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, and structured as a cooperative agreement. It is presented as a Notice of Intent to Award to Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC), meaning the agency is indicating its plan to make a single award to that specific organization rather than running a broad competitive selection among many applicants. The overall purpose is to support a 10-week summer internship model, delivered through the partnership between SWCC and AmeriCorps, where young adults are placed with host agencies and organizations to help carry out environmental and conservation projects.
The central goal of the program is workforce and service development in environmental stewardship. Interns are intended to be introduced to conservation and natural resource work in a carefully supervised, structured environment over a defined 10-week term. During that period, participants complete national service activities that can span hands-on field and resource work as well as office- and data-focused tasks. Examples listed in the announcement include field work, environmental sampling, site monitoring, data analysis, and program and application development, along with other appropriate conservation and environmental assignments that fit the needs of host sites. In practical terms, the funding supports a short-term surge of capacity for project partners while giving interns early exposure to real-world conservation operations, safety practices, and professional supervision.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity falls under the Environment funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.546, Youth Conservation Program. The announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $56,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $56,000, which signals a fixed, single-award funding level rather than a range. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so the recipient is expected to provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the program terms of the cooperative agreement.
Timing details in the posting show it moved very quickly: it was posted on May 26, 2011, with an original and current closing date of May 27, 2011, and it was archived on May 28, 2011. Eligible applicants are listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), but that is effectively overridden by the Notice of Intent to Award language specifying SWCC as the intended recipient. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Wilson Orvis at the Bureau of Reclamation (phone: 303-445-2444).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AmeriCorps Summer Intern Conservation Pilot?
The AmeriCorps Summer Intern Conservation Pilot is a federal funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number D11AC1000) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region. Its purpose is to support a 10-week summer internship model, delivered through a partnership between Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC) and AmeriCorps, where young adults are placed with host agencies and organizations to support environmental and conservation projects.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, specifically its Upper Colorado Region.
What type of award is being used?
The announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement and described as a discretionary federal funding opportunity.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted (open to any entity type)," the announcement is presented as a Notice of Intent to Award to Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC). That indicates the agency's intent to make a single award to that specific organization rather than conduct a broad competitive selection.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient identified in the Notice of Intent to Award is Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC).
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates one expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $56,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $56,000, indicating a fixed, single-award funding level rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to provide some level of non-federal contribution consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is workforce and service development in environmental stewardship. The program is designed to introduce young adults to conservation and natural resource work in a supervised, structured environment during a defined 10-week term.
How long is the internship term supported by this pilot?
The model described in the announcement is a 10-week summer internship term.
What kinds of activities or tasks might interns perform?
The announcement describes national service activities that may include hands-on field and resource work as well as office- and data-focused tasks. Examples listed include field work, environmental sampling, site monitoring, data analysis, and program and application development, along with other appropriate conservation and environmental assignments that meet host site needs.
What are "host agencies and organizations" in this context?
Host agencies and organizations are the project partners where interns are placed to carry out environmental and conservation work during the 10-week term, under supervision and within a structured internship model.
What funding activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity category.
What CFDA program is tied to this opportunity?
The announcement ties the opportunity to CFDA 15.546, Youth Conservation Program.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 26, 2011. The original and current closing date shown is May 27, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 28, 2011.
Why does the posting show such a short application window?
Based on the dates provided (posted May 26, 2011; closed May 27, 2011; archived May 28, 2011), the posting moved quickly. The Notice of Intent to Award to a specific organization (SWCC) also aligns with a scenario where the agency is indicating a planned single award rather than seeking a broad pool of applicants.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Wilson Orvis at the Bureau of Reclamation. Phone: 303-445-2444.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is D11AC1000.
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