Opportunity Information: Apply for R13AC30011
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Conservation Program" 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 29, 2013 and posted on Apr 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $187,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $187,500.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award, no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number R13AC30011) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region grant opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement intended to put local youth and young adults to work on public-benefit conservation projects while also delivering education, job training, and pathways to responsible citizenship and community involvement. The program is designed to deepen participants understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources by engaging them directly in the care, restoration, and enhancement of Reclamation-managed public resources. It builds on longstanding federal and partner models like the Federal Youth Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps, the National Civilian Community Corps, and state or local Conservation Corps, with an emphasis on accomplishing needed work in a cost-effective and efficient way while expanding inclusive opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
This opportunity was posted April 29, 2013 and closed May 13, 2013, with an archive date of June 12, 2013. It is categorized as a discretionary natural resources award with one expected award and a fixed funding level: an estimated total of $187,500, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $187,500. Cost sharing or matching is required. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.546. Importantly, the notice specifies it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought, meaning it is not a typical open, competitive solicitation. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with clarification referenced in the full announcement materials.
Because it is a cooperative agreement, Reclamation expects substantial involvement in how the work is planned and carried out. Projects are implemented through a master agreement and then defined in more detail through individual task agreements. These task agreements spell out the specific statement of work, schedule, location, and budget for each discrete project. Typical project durations are expected to run about two to five weeks unless both parties agree otherwise. The project portfolio is broad but practical, centering on conservation-crew-friendly work such as repairing and maintaining recreation sites and trails, repairing bridges, stabilizing structures, improving habitat, clearing streams, and supporting related resource management, interpretation, education, community outreach, and recreation programming.
The recipient organization is responsible for day-to-day program management and for providing a safe, well-run conservation crew and intern program that complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and coordinates with Reclamation on required permits and approvals. Core recipient duties include maintaining at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage (with typical exclusions), and maintaining accidental death and dismemberment and accidental medical expense coverage and injury insurance for interns, while workers compensation coverage for claims is borne by Reclamation. The recipient must provide continuous (24/7) risk management support to volunteers and partners, with crew leaders actively monitoring and responding to accidents and injuries. The recipient also handles the administrative backbone of the program: processing procedures, keeping required records, and managing administrative functions except where the agreement assigns performance and work assignments to Reclamation.
On staffing and participant management, the recipient recruits, appoints, places, and retains qualified U.S. citizens for conservation intern positions in collaboration with Reclamation, and is expected to supervise, direct, and take corrective measures with interns, crews, and team leaders. That includes setting behavior standards, taking disciplinary action when needed, and removing or replacing personnel if necessary. Safety is a major requirement: the recipient must provide safety training for crews, leaders, and interns; implement a safety program with daily briefings; and supply appropriate tools, safety gear, and safety plans tied to the specific work being performed. The recipient is also expected to support field operations by providing food, camping equipment, first aid supplies, educational and recreation supplies, and other general necessities. If Reclamation housing is not available at a site, the recipient must coordinate with Reclamation to find alternative housing; Reclamation is not responsible for direct housing payments when a housing allotment is included in the project financial assistance. Any government-furnished equipment must be used only for the authorized tasks in the task agreement and returned in the same condition aside from normal wear and tear. The recipient may issue its own uniforms at its own cost, but those uniforms cannot resemble Reclamations logo.
Reclamation, for its part, provides federal oversight and active partnership throughout performance. Its responsibilities include monitoring and approving financial and performance reports, payment requests, and other required deliverables, with oversight carried out through reviews, calls, and site visits as needed. Reclamation may provide technical assistance upon request, and it collaborates substantially with the recipient to develop, oversee, and manage youth conservation activities. Reclamation supplies task scopes and assigns work in areas like resource management and recreation facility maintenance, and provides appropriate staff oversight, specifications, and guidance for conservation intern and crew work. Where possible and when requested, Reclamation may provide transportation to carry out assigned projects. For field-based projects, Reclamation provides suitable camping locations with potable water and, when projects occur in remote areas without cell coverage, ensures at least one form of emergency communication is available, such as a radio, satellite phone, or locator beacon. Reclamation also provides written performance evaluations for projects and participants, may make training opportunities available to improve service effectiveness, and retains final say on whether a candidate may participate if a conflict of interest or ethical issue arises.
Some responsibilities are explicitly shared. Reclamation and the recipient jointly design and implement conservation projects, build a cooperative partnership to maximize public benefit, and aim to complete work efficiently and cost effectively. They also share responsibility for providing educational programming to participating youth at Reclamation sites so the experience includes learning and development alongside hands-on conservation work. Finally, both parties have a defined protocol for risk and environmental concerns: if a health, safety, or environmental issue is identified or suspected, the recipient must promptly notify Reclamation, and both sides work together on corrective action. If no corrective action is available, Reclamation can order a stop to all or part of the work until the issue is resolved and Reclamation authorizes resumption.
The contact listed for questions or access issues is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer, at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Youth Conservation Program (R13AC30011)
What is the Youth Conservation Program (Funding Opportunity Number R13AC30011)?
The Youth Conservation Program is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement. It is intended to put local youth and young adults to work on public-benefit conservation projects while also providing education, job training, and pathways to responsible citizenship and community involvement.
What is the purpose of this program?
The program is designed to deepen participants' understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources by directly engaging them in the care, restoration, and enhancement of Reclamation-managed public resources. It also emphasizes completing needed work in a cost-effective and efficient manner while expanding inclusive opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice specifies that it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought. It is not a typical open, competitive solicitation.
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary natural resources award structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning Reclamation expects substantial involvement in how the work is planned and carried out.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this program?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, Reclamation expects to be actively involved in project planning and execution. Reclamation provides federal oversight, collaborates on developing and managing activities, and may provide technical assistance and other support as described in the opportunity.
How are projects organized under this program?
Projects are implemented through a master agreement and then defined in more detail through individual task agreements. Each task agreement specifies the statement of work, schedule, location, and budget for a discrete project.
How long do typical project tasks last?
Typical project durations are expected to run about two to five weeks unless both parties agree otherwise.
What kinds of conservation projects are included?
The project portfolio focuses on practical, conservation-crew-friendly work, including repairing and maintaining recreation sites and trails, repairing bridges, stabilizing structures, improving habitat, clearing streams, and supporting related resource management, interpretation, education, community outreach, and recreation programming.
What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $187,500. The award floor and the award ceiling are both $187,500, indicating a fixed funding level.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.546.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 29, 2013 and closed on May 13, 2013. The archive date is June 12, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with clarification referenced in the full announcement materials.
What is the recipient responsible for on a day-to-day basis?
The recipient organization is responsible for day-to-day program management and for operating a safe, well-run conservation crew and intern program. The recipient must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and coordinate with Reclamation on required permits and approvals.
What insurance coverage is the recipient required to maintain?
The recipient must maintain at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage (with typical exclusions). The recipient must also maintain accidental death and dismemberment and accidental medical expense coverage and injury insurance for interns. Workers compensation coverage for claims is borne by Reclamation.
What risk management and safety responsibilities does the recipient have?
The recipient must provide continuous (24/7) risk management support to volunteers and partners, with crew leaders actively monitoring and responding to accidents and injuries. The recipient must provide safety training for crews, leaders, and interns; implement a safety program with daily briefings; and supply appropriate tools, safety gear, and safety plans tied to the specific work being performed.
What administrative responsibilities does the recipient have?
The recipient handles core administrative functions such as establishing and following processing procedures, keeping required records, and managing administrative functions, except where the agreement assigns performance and work assignments to Reclamation.
What are the recipient's responsibilities for recruiting and supervising participants?
The recipient recruits, appoints, places, and retains qualified U.S. citizens for conservation intern positions in collaboration with Reclamation. The recipient is expected to supervise, direct, and take corrective measures with interns, crews, and team leaders, including setting behavior standards, taking disciplinary action when needed, and removing or replacing personnel if necessary.
What support must the recipient provide for field operations?
The recipient is expected to provide food, camping equipment, first aid supplies, educational and recreation supplies, and other general necessities to support field operations.
How is housing handled for participants?
If Reclamation housing is not available at a site, the recipient must coordinate with Reclamation to find alternative housing. Reclamation is not responsible for direct housing payments when a housing allotment is included in the project financial assistance.
Can the recipient use government-furnished equipment?
Yes, if provided. Any government-furnished equipment must be used only for authorized tasks in the applicable task agreement and must be returned in the same condition aside from normal wear and tear.
Can the recipient provide uniforms to participants?
Yes. The recipient may issue its own uniforms at its own cost, but those uniforms cannot resemble Reclamation's logo.
What responsibilities does Reclamation have during performance?
Reclamation provides federal oversight and active partnership throughout performance. This includes monitoring and approving financial and performance reports, payment requests, and required deliverables through reviews, calls, and site visits as needed. Reclamation also collaborates with the recipient to develop, oversee, and manage activities, supplies task scopes, assigns work, and provides staff oversight, specifications, and guidance.
Does Reclamation provide technical assistance?
Reclamation may provide technical assistance upon request.
Does Reclamation provide transportation?
Where possible and when requested, Reclamation may provide transportation to carry out assigned projects.
What support does Reclamation provide for remote field safety and communications?
For field-based projects, Reclamation provides suitable camping locations with potable water and, when projects occur in remote areas without cell coverage, ensures at least one form of emergency communication is available, such as a radio, satellite phone, or locator beacon.
How are education and learning components delivered?
Reclamation and the recipient share responsibility for providing educational programming to participating youth at Reclamation sites so the experience includes learning and development alongside hands-on conservation work.
How are health, safety, or environmental issues handled?
If a health, safety, or environmental issue is identified or suspected, the recipient must promptly notify Reclamation. Both parties work together on corrective action. If no corrective action is available, Reclamation can order a stop to all or part of the work until the issue is resolved and Reclamation authorizes resumption.
Does Reclamation evaluate project or participant performance?
Yes. Reclamation provides written performance evaluations for projects and participants and may make training opportunities available to improve service effectiveness.
Who has final say on participant eligibility if an ethics issue arises?
Reclamation retains final say on whether a candidate may participate if a conflict of interest or ethical issue arises.
Who do I contact with questions or access issues about this opportunity?
The contact listed is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
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