Opportunity Information: Apply for W912DR 16 2 RFP 0005
Apply for W912DR 16 2 RFP 0005
- The DOD-COE in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Interns at Multiple U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sites" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.010,.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 05, 2016 and posted on May 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $165,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking partners to support Conservation Intern positions across multiple flood control and natural resource project sites managed by three USACE organizations: the Huntington District, the Louisville District, and the Missouri Valley Division. The opportunity is structured as a discretionary grant competition using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the Corps expects an active partnership role during the period of performance rather than a hands-off pass-through of funds. The main purpose is to place and support interns who can contribute to on-the-ground conservation, natural resource stewardship, and related operational needs at Corps-managed sites.
This announcement is identified as "Conservation Interns at Multiple U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sites" under Funding Opportunity Number W912DR 16 2 RFP 0005, and it was posted and created on May 5, 2016. Applications were due by May 10, 2016, with the original and current closing dates matching, indicating a short submission window. USACE anticipates making three separate awards in total, reflecting that the Corps expects to select up to three partners to carry out the intern support work across the specified districts/division. Importantly, prospective recipients are allowed to submit offers on any one of three separate announcements associated with this overall opportunity, suggesting the work may be divided into multiple, distinct project packages or geographic groupings aligned with the three Corps organizations.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have IRS 501(c)(3) status and are not institutions of higher education. That framing implies the Corps is looking for nonprofit partners with experience administering internship programs, supervising field-based participants, providing training and mentoring structures, handling recruitment and placement logistics, and ensuring compliance with federal cooperative agreement requirements. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the listed CFDA numbers are 12.010, which ties the opportunity to Department of Defense assistance listings associated with the Corps.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is $165,000, and the expected number of awards is three. While the notice does not spell out how funding would be divided among the awards, the ceiling provides the upper bound for an individual award under this solicitation. Overall, the program can be understood as USACE using cooperative agreements to leverage qualified nonprofit partners to recruit, place, and support conservation interns who will help advance management and stewardship objectives at Corps flood control and natural resource project sites across the Huntington and Louisville Districts and the Missouri Valley Division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conservation Interns at Multiple U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sites."
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the sponsoring agency. The work is associated with three USACE organizations: the Huntington District, the Louisville District, and the Missouri Valley Division.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W912DR 16 2 RFP 0005.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on May 5, 2016.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on May 10, 2016. The original closing date and the current closing date are the same, which indicates there was not an extension reflected in the notice.
How competitive is the timeline for applying?
Based on the dates provided (posted May 5, 2016 and due May 10, 2016), the submission window is very short.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition that will be awarded using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USACE expects an active partnership role during the period of performance, rather than simply providing funding and remaining hands-off. In practice, that signals collaboration and involvement by the Corps while the work is being carried out.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The primary purpose is to place and support Conservation Intern positions across multiple USACE-managed flood control and natural resource project sites, so interns can contribute to on-the-ground conservation, natural resource stewardship, and related operational needs.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources, and the work described focuses on conservation, natural resource stewardship, and operational support at Corps-managed sites.
Which USACE locations or organizations are included?
The work spans project sites managed by the Huntington District, the Louisville District, and the Missouri Valley Division.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE anticipates making three separate awards in total.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $165,000, which represents the upper limit for an individual award under this solicitation.
Is it clear how the funding will be divided among the three awards?
No. The notice states the ceiling amount and the expected number of awards, but it does not explain how funding would be split across the three awards.
Can an applicant choose which part of the work to propose on?
Yes. Prospective recipients are allowed to submit offers on any one of three separate announcements associated with this overall opportunity, which suggests the work may be organized into multiple distinct project packages or geographic groupings aligned with the three USACE organizations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have IRS 501(c)(3) status and are not institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility in the information provided.
What kinds of capabilities is USACE likely looking for in an eligible nonprofit partner?
Based on the structure and purpose described, USACE is looking for nonprofit partners that can administer internship programs and support field-based participants. That commonly includes recruiting and placing interns, providing supervision, training and mentoring structures, handling placement logistics, and maintaining compliance with federal cooperative agreement requirements.
What does the partner organization actually do under this opportunity?
The partner supports Conservation Intern positions so interns can contribute to conservation and stewardship work at USACE sites. The description emphasizes recruiting, placing, and supporting interns for on-the-ground needs at flood control and natural resource projects managed by USACE.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listed CFDA number is 12.010, tying the opportunity to Department of Defense assistance listings associated with the Corps.
Is this opportunity limited to a single USACE district?
No. It spans multiple USACE organizations (two districts and one division): Huntington District, Louisville District, and Missouri Valley Division.
Does this notice indicate that USACE will be involved after an award is made?
Yes. Because it is a Cooperative Agreement, the information provided indicates the Corps expects an active partnership role during the period of performance.
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