Opportunity Information: Apply for W912EF 16 2 RFP 0001
Apply for W912EF 16 2 RFP 0001
- The DOD-COE-WW in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek" 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 Dec 28, 2015 and posted on Dec 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) grant opportunity aimed at pairing hands-on public lands maintenance with structured outdoor education and job training for young adults. The project is set up as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USACE expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, working alongside the selected organization as the work and training are carried out. The overall concept is to accomplish real, needed stewardship work on public lands while giving participants practical experience that builds employable skills and supports longer-term personal and career development.
The work supported under this opportunity focuses on natural resources and park operations activities at Mill Creek. The scope includes tasks such as park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and similar services, with prescribed burning specifically mentioned as part of the potential work. In other words, the award is meant to fund an organization that can deliver on-the-ground conservation and site upkeep outcomes while treating the project as a training platform rather than just a contracted maintenance job.
A central priority in the announcement is workforce development for young adults. USACE is looking for organizations that can provide challenging, structured education and job-training experiences that help participants build the skills needed for stable employment and productive adulthood. The description also points to support for formal education beyond high school, suggesting the program is expected to connect participants to pathways like postsecondary education, certifications, or other forms of continued training that improve long-term job prospects.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity in the natural resources category under CFDA 12.010. The funding opportunity number is W912EF 16 2 RFP 0001, and it was posted on December 28, 2015, with a closing date of February 15, 2016. USACE anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $20,000. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the notice indicating that applicants should consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification on what types of organizations qualify. The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (DOD-COE-WW).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek opportunity?
It is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) funding opportunity designed to combine hands-on public lands maintenance with structured outdoor education and job training for young adults, while completing real stewardship work on public lands at Mill Creek.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), identified as DOD-COE-WW.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is set up as a cooperative agreement. The announcement indicates USACE expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, working alongside the selected organization as the work and training are carried out.
What is the main goal of the project?
The project aims to accomplish needed stewardship work on public lands while using that work as a training platform to build employable skills and support longer-term personal and career development for young adult participants.
Where will the work take place?
The work supported under this opportunity focuses on natural resources and park operations activities at Mill Creek.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes natural resources and park operations tasks such as park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and similar services. Prescribed burning is specifically mentioned as part of the potential work.
Is this intended to function like a typical maintenance contract?
No. The description emphasizes that the award is meant to support on-the-ground conservation and site upkeep outcomes while treating the project as a training and education platform, not just a contracted maintenance job.
Who is the program intended to serve?
A central priority in the announcement is workforce development for young adults. The project is expected to provide challenging, structured education and job-training experiences for young adult participants.
What kind of training outcomes does USACE want to see?
USACE is looking for experiences that help participants build skills needed for stable employment and productive adulthood. The description also points to support for formal education beyond high school, suggesting connection to pathways such as postsecondary education, certifications, or other continued training that improves long-term job prospects.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed in the natural resources category.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is W912EF 16 2 RFP 0001.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on December 28, 2015, and the closing date was February 15, 2016.
How many awards did USACE expect to make?
USACE anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The notice indicates applicants should consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for clarification on what types of organizations qualify.
Does the announcement say anything about how USACE will work with the selected organization?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the announcement suggests USACE expects to be actively involved and to work alongside the selected organization during implementation of the work and training.
What kinds of public lands outcomes are expected?
The opportunity is intended to produce real, needed stewardship outcomes on public lands at Mill Creek through activities like maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and potentially prescribed burning.
What kinds of participant development outcomes are expected?
Beyond completing on-the-ground work, the program is expected to support participants in building practical experience and employable skills, and to encourage or connect them to education beyond high school (such as postsecondary pathways, certifications, or other training) that can improve long-term job prospects.
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