Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00199
Apply for F15AS00199
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2015 and posted on Apr 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 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:
The Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00199) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the Service expects to stay actively involved with the recipient rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding is aimed at education and natural resources work, and the described intent is to support conservation-focused youth corps crews that combine hands-on project work with structured training and personal development. In this notice, the Service indicates an intent to single source the award, which signals the agency planned to fund a specific organization rather than run a wide-open competitive process.
The project described centers on a proposed partnership with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC). The core idea is to run education-based conservation crews for at least 10 weeks, completing on-the-ground projects selected and scoped by Fish and Wildlife Service staff. RMYC would handle the day-to-day operations of the program, such as staffing, crew supervision, logistics, and participant support, while coordinating closely with Service staff to confirm project details, work plans, and outcomes. The program is designed to employ local youth ages 16 to 25, along with adult staff who guide and mentor the crews.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is the youth corps model, which blends community service with workforce preparation. Participants work in teams on real conservation needs, learning how to operate in a structured work environment while building practical job skills. The model highlights adult mentorship and a strong teamwork culture, with an expectation that corps members learn resilience and problem-solving by tackling demanding outdoor projects. Alongside field work, the program includes a formal training and education component that can cover cultural awareness and diversity training, technical and safety skills relevant to conservation work, environmental stewardship principles, and positive peer mentoring. The broader goal is to help young people build workplace proficiencies, develop conservation ethics, and strengthen life skills that prepare them for leadership and long-term employment pathways.
In terms of funding, the opportunity lists an estimated total of $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and an award floor of $500,000. The agency expected to make one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The CFDA number attached to the program is 15.676. The notice was posted April 28, 2015, created April 29, 2015, and had an original and current closing date of May 4, 2015; it was later archived April 28, 2016.
For additional details, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a Service contact for access or questions: Michelle Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00199.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement, which means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to remain actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than only providing funds.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is aimed at education and natural resources work, with the intent to support conservation-focused youth corps crews that combine hands-on conservation project work with structured training and personal development.
What model or approach does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes a youth corps model that blends community service with workforce preparation through team-based, real-world conservation projects supported by adult mentorship and a strong teamwork culture.
Who are the intended participants for the corps crews?
The program is designed to employ local youth ages 16 to 25, supported by adult staff who guide and mentor the crews.
How long are the conservation crews expected to operate?
The notice describes education-based conservation crews operating for at least 10 weeks.
What kinds of projects would participants work on?
Participants would complete on-the-ground projects that are selected and scoped by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff, with project details and work plans coordinated closely with the recipient organization.
What role would the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service play during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Service expects active involvement, including selecting and scoping projects and coordinating with the recipient to confirm project details, work plans, outcomes, and related deliverables.
What role would the recipient organization play?
The recipient would handle day-to-day program operations such as staffing, crew supervision, logistics, and participant support, while coordinating closely with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff on project implementation and outcomes.
Is the agency planning a competitive process for this opportunity?
The notice indicates an intent to single source the award, signaling that the agency planned to fund a specific organization rather than run a wide-open competitive competition.
Which organization is referenced as the proposed partner in the notice?
The project described centers on a proposed partnership with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC).
What training or education elements are included in the program design?
The program includes a formal training and education component that can cover cultural awareness and diversity training, technical and safety skills relevant to conservation work, environmental stewardship principles, and positive peer mentoring.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for participants?
The broader goals described include building workplace proficiencies, developing conservation ethics, strengthening life skills, supporting leadership development, and improving long-term employment pathways.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed is $2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.676.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted April 28, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 4, 2015.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The listing was created April 29, 2015, and it was later archived April 28, 2016.
Where does the notice direct applicants to find additional details or apply?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the contact person for access or questions?
The contact listed is Michelle Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
By phone at 505-248-7486 or by email at michellewillcox@fws.gov.
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