Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AC80016
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Funding to Southwest Conservation Corps" 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 Apr 23, 2013 and posted on Apr 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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:
This grant opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Denver Office notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to support youth engagement and environmental stewardship work connected to public lands and Reclamation priorities. The opportunity is framed around using structured service and conservation placements as a practical workforce pipeline: placing young people, veterans, and STEM-oriented participants into hands-on projects that benefit public resources while also building participants professional skills and awareness of land and water stewardship ethics.
The core purpose is to partner with SCC, a national nonprofit with roughly 15 years of experience running service and conservation programs, to recruit, place, and support participants on projects for public benefit. SCCs model includes training, professional development, personal skill development, and help with post-program placement, which positions the program as both a conservation delivery mechanism and a career development pathway. The announcement emphasizes SCCs track record of reaching participants from diverse backgrounds, recent-era veterans, and students with STEM interests, which aligns with the governments stated interest in broadening exposure to public land management careers among individuals who may not typically work with or for Reclamation.
A key feature highlighted in the notice is SCCs ability to attract a wider socioeconomic range of participants by offering a weekly stipend or living allowance that is higher than typical individual placements, along with an AmeriCorps Education Award. The intent is that better financial support reduces barriers to participation, allowing youth who otherwise could not afford to take part in conservation service to join. In turn, Reclamation views this as a way to diversify the future public lands workforce and build greater community awareness of environmental ethics, restoration needs, and stewardship responsibilities.
The work itself is expected to be defined through individual task agreements issued under the larger cooperative agreement. Rather than listing specific projects up front, the notice indicates that project scopes and job descriptions will be developed collaboratively between Reclamation and SCC over time. This structure suggests multiple discrete assignments may be implemented under one umbrella agreement, giving the agency flexibility to address changing conservation, maintenance, restoration, and outreach needs while maintaining consistent participant recruitment and support through SCC.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning Reclamation anticipates substantial involvement in planning, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is described as "Youth Engagement for Environmental Stewardship." The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.546, Youth Conservation Program. The total estimated funding is $500,000, with both the award ceiling and floor listed as $500,000, and the expected number of awards is one, indicating the full amount is intended for a single recipient. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the agreement terms.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, although the title and content make clear this is specifically a notice of intent to award to SCC. The posting date is April 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2013, and an archive date of May 8, 2013. The listed point of contact for access issues is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Denver Office notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to support youth engagement and environmental stewardship work connected to public lands and Reclamation priorities.
Which federal office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Denver Office.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
The notice is framed as a notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to a specific organization (Southwest Conservation Corps). The expected number of awards is one, indicating it is intended for a single recipient.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient named in the notice is the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC).
What is the funding instrument being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice states this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning Reclamation anticipates substantial involvement in planning, coordination, and/or oversight compared with a standard grant.
What is the program or activity focus of the award?
The funding activity category is described as "Youth Engagement for Environmental Stewardship."
What is the purpose of the agreement?
The core purpose is to partner with SCC to recruit, place, and support participants in structured service and conservation placements that benefit public resources and align with Reclamation priorities, while building participants professional skills and stewardship ethics.
How does the opportunity describe the workforce pipeline component?
The opportunity emphasizes placing young people, veterans, and STEM-oriented participants into hands-on projects as a practical workforce pipeline, building skills and increasing awareness of land and water stewardship ethics.
What types of participants are emphasized?
The notice highlights youth, veterans (including recent-era veterans), and students or participants with STEM interests, along with a broader emphasis on reaching participants from diverse backgrounds.
Why is SCC specifically mentioned as a partner?
The notice describes SCC as a national nonprofit with roughly 15 years of experience running service and conservation programs, including recruitment, training, professional development, personal skill development, and post-program placement support.
Are specific projects listed in the notice?
No. The notice indicates that work is expected to be defined through individual task agreements under the larger cooperative agreement rather than listing specific projects up front.
How will project scopes and job descriptions be developed?
The notice states that project scopes and job descriptions will be developed collaboratively between Reclamation and SCC over time.
What does the task-agreement structure imply about the work?
It suggests multiple discrete assignments may be implemented under one umbrella agreement, allowing Reclamation flexibility to address changing conservation, maintenance, restoration, and outreach needs while SCC provides consistent participant recruitment and support.
How does the opportunity address financial barriers to participation?
The notice highlights SCCs ability to offer a weekly stipend or living allowance higher than typical individual placements, along with an AmeriCorps Education Award, to reduce barriers for youth who could not otherwise afford to participate.
What outcomes does Reclamation associate with improved participant support?
The notice connects better financial support to increased participation across a wider socioeconomic range, diversification of the future public lands workforce, and greater community awareness of environmental ethics, restoration needs, and stewardship responsibilities.
What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.546, Youth Conservation Program.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $500,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $500,000, indicating the full amount is intended for the single award.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the agreement terms.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. The notice also makes clear it is specifically a notice of intent to award to SCC.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting date is April 23, 2013. The original and current closing date is May 7, 2013. The archive date is May 8, 2013.
Who is the point of contact and what is the contact information?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
What should someone do if they have access issues related to the opportunity?
The notice directs access issues to the listed point of contact: Michelle Maher, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025.
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