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Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00108

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) is inviting proposals from non-profit, state, and local organizations that serve youth for their National Youth Development Program. This initiative aims to create and manage projects that provide employment, education, and public service opportunities for U.S. citizens and legal residents aged 15 to 25, as well as military veterans up to 35 years old.

Projects will be executed at USFWS regional and field offices or on nearby non-Federal lands. The focus is on addressing specific needs identified by the USFWS at various levels. There are two primary areas of opportunity:

1. **Employment Projects:** These will equip participants with job skills training and professional development. Teams and individuals will engage in outdoor and indoor work related to conservation, such as habitat restoration, visitor services, and research.

2. **Education and Public Service Projects:** These projects will foster civic engagement and stewardship of natural resources through diverse educational methods. Activities might include training sessions and mentorship programs that educate young people about conservation.

The USFWS plans to compile a list of approved partner organizations based on submitted proposals. Notification of selection will be provided to applicants, though being chosen as a potential partner doesn’t guarantee funding. Selected partners will collaborate with USFWS to create specific project plans and budgets.

Funding is contingent on availability, with an estimated maximum of $10 million available for the fiscal year, depending on various management priorities. This program aligns with the goals of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps, which aims to engage youth and veterans in conservation efforts. A focus on nurturing a diverse range of participants is emphasized, encouraging organizations that work with underrepresented youth to apply.

For complete details, refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document.

• The DOI-FWS in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment, 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.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2016 and posted on Apr 06, 2016.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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