Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 005
Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 005
- The Region 5 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of Youth Conservation Corps at Great Dismal Swamp NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2008 and posted on Apr 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,728.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $19,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Establishment of Youth Conservation Corps at Great Dismal Swamp NWR grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS 08 RW 000 005) was a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 5) to support the operation of a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The award was set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would carry out program responsibilities in coordination with the Fish and Wildlife Service rather than operating entirely independently. The activity area is categorized under Natural Resources, with the work focused on conservation-related projects that deliver a clear public benefit.
The core purpose of the grant was to help implement the refuge's YCC program by providing the staffing and administrative capacity needed to run a small seasonal youth crew. Specifically, the partner organization would be responsible for advertising the positions, hiring participants, and administering payroll for a team made up of five youth enrollees and two crew leaders. In practice, this means the recipient would handle key employment logistics such as recruitment outreach, onboarding, timekeeping, and pay processing, allowing the refuge program to function smoothly and compliantly while keeping the emphasis on field-based conservation work and workforce development.
Programmatically, the opportunity was designed to create paid public service employment for youth and young adults while also providing structured development and training. The YCC model emphasizes hands-on learning through practical conservation assignments, giving participants exposure to natural resource careers, work discipline, teamwork, and job skills in a real-world setting. The conservation work performed by the crew is intended to advance refuge priorities and produce tangible benefits to public lands, aligning with the Fish and Wildlife Service's broader mission to manage and protect wildlife habitat and to engage the public in stewardship.
In terms of funding scale and award structure, the announcement projected a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $18,728 and an award ceiling of $19,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more feasible for smaller local governments and nonprofit organizations because they are not required to contribute additional cash or in-kind match as a condition of the award. The award floor was listed as $0, indicating there was no minimum set amount, although the estimate and ceiling suggest the intended award size was close to the stated total.
Eligibility was broad within the public and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments, as well as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education). This eligibility list indicates the Fish and Wildlife Service was open to partnering with a range of community-based or government entities that could credibly recruit youth, manage short-term hiring, and administer payroll and supervision structures for a small crew.
Key timeline details show the opportunity moved on a short application window. It was posted and created on April 25, 2008, with an original and current closing date of May 2, 2008. The archive date was June 1, 2008, meaning it was later closed out in the public listing system as a past opportunity. Applicants at the time would have needed to respond quickly with a proposal demonstrating their ability to recruit and employ the required number of enrollees and crew leaders and to coordinate effectively with refuge staff to deliver conservation work and youth development outcomes.
For applicant support or difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was Sharon Marino, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 413-253-8559.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of Youth Conservation Corps at Great Dismal Swamp NWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS 08 RW 000 005.
Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?
The announcement was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 5).
What type of award is this?
This award was set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would carry out program responsibilities in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rather than operating entirely independently.
What is the primary purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to support the operation of a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge by providing the staffing and administrative capacity needed to run a small seasonal youth crew.
What is the program area or activity category?
The activity area is categorized under Natural Resources, with work focused on conservation-related projects that deliver a clear public benefit.
What kinds of work would the Youth Conservation Corps crew perform?
The crew would perform hands-on conservation assignments intended to advance refuge priorities and produce tangible benefits to public lands, aligning with the Fish and Wildlife Service mission to manage and protect wildlife habitat and engage the public in stewardship.
How many positions would the recipient organization be expected to staff?
The partner organization would be responsible for staffing a team made up of five youth enrollees and two crew leaders.
What specific responsibilities would the recipient organization handle?
The recipient would be responsible for advertising the positions, hiring participants, and administering payroll for the five youth enrollees and two crew leaders. This includes key employment logistics such as recruitment outreach, onboarding, timekeeping, and pay processing.
Does the grant emphasize youth development as well as conservation work?
Yes. The opportunity was designed to create paid public service employment for youth and young adults while providing structured development and training, including exposure to natural resource careers, work discipline, teamwork, and job skills.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement projected a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $18,728.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $19,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning there was no minimum set amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. Eligible applicants also included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, in both cases excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on April 25, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was May 2, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date of April 25, 2008 and the closing date of May 2, 2008, the application window was very short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 1, 2008, indicating it was later closed out in the public listing system as a past opportunity.
Who can applicants contact for support or if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Sharon Marino, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
What is the contact phone number for the listed point of contact?
Sharon Marino can be reached by phone at 413-253-8559.
What would applicants have needed to demonstrate in their proposal?
Applicants would have needed to respond quickly and demonstrate their ability to recruit and employ the required number of youth enrollees and crew leaders, administer payroll and related employment logistics, and coordinate effectively with refuge staff to deliver conservation work and youth development outcomes.
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