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Opportunity Summary:

The INDU Wetland Restoration Crew grant opportunity is a National Park Service cooperative agreement intended to support a youth team carrying out hands-on wetland habitat restoration work at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (now Indiana Dunes National Park) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, roughly 50 to 60 miles southeast of Chicago. The project focuses on practical conservation and education outcomes by involving youth in field-based restoration activities across wetlands and surrounding natural areas within the park landscape.

The work itself centers on core wetland restoration tasks, including propagating native plants, installing plants on restoration sites, collecting seed, and preparing sites for successful revegetation. Site preparation includes removing undesirable or invasive vegetation using hand tools and powered equipment, with listed tools including hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters. Herbicide application for vegetation control is explicitly included as part of the required duties, meaning the project involves chemical treatment work in addition to mechanical vegetation removal. The announcement also emphasizes that tasks may shift based on field conditions and restoration priorities, so the crew should be prepared for adaptive work assignments to meet overall project goals.

Working conditions are described as physically demanding and primarily outdoors in variable Midwest weather. The role involves strenuous, repetitive manual labor and regular exposure to hazards common to wetland fieldwork, including poisonous plants and biting or stinging insects. Ticks are specifically mentioned, along with the associated risk of Lyme disease. The notice also flags that wetland substrates may include thin soil fabric and that unexpected contact with wetland soils or water can occur, reflecting the messy, uneven, and sometimes unstable footing typical of restoration sites. Safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and helmets will be provided, and hip boots will also be supplied due to the wetland environment.

From a logistics standpoint, no government housing is offered, so the recipient organization would need to plan for housing independently, although the surrounding communities are noted as having reasonably priced rental options. A pickup truck is identified as necessary to move the crew and equipment between work sites, indicating that day-to-day operations likely involve travel among multiple restoration locations rather than a single fixed site.

Funding for the opportunity is fixed at an estimated total of $60,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $60,000, and the National Park Service anticipated making one award. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the project budget. The eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted March 17, 2014, and closed March 21, 2014, and it was later archived on April 20, 2014, indicating it is a past funding notice rather than an open solicitation.

The listed agency contact for access issues with the full announcement is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640, with reference to an official work email in the original posting.

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