Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00047
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Initiative Projects Canyon Ferry, Tiber, Fresno, Nelson, Clark Canyon, Keyhole, and Belle Fourche" 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 May 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $140,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000.00 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).
- Qualified youth or conservation corps
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Initiative Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00047) was a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding announcement focused on natural resource stewardship and youth engagement across several Reclamation-managed recreation and reservoir areas, including Canyon Ferry, Tiber, Fresno, Nelson, Clark Canyon, Keyhole, and Belle Fourche. Issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.546 (Youth Conservation Program), the opportunity was designed to support hands-on conservation and visitor services work carried out through qualified youth or conservation corps organizations, with an emphasis on practical field experience and measurable on-the-ground outcomes.
A central feature of the project described in the announcement was staffing and operational support for the Canyon Ferry visitor contact station. The Bureau of Reclamation specified that two interns would be required to staff the visitor center three to four days per week. In practical terms, that staffing component signals that the interns were expected to serve as the public-facing presence at the site during operating days, helping visitors with information, providing basic orientation, and supporting day-to-day visitor services that contribute to safe and informed recreation use.
Beyond visitor contact duties, the scope of work included routine monitoring and documentation tasks that help land and water managers understand how the recreation area is being used and what issues may be emerging. The interns would conduct surveys and maintain logs tracking conditions, problems, and the types of uses occurring in the area. This kind of logging typically supports management decisions by creating a consistent record of visitor patterns, resource impacts, and maintenance or enforcement concerns, which can guide staffing, signage, facility upkeep, and resource protection actions.
The project also included multiple natural resource monitoring and treatment activities. One major responsibility was monitoring, recording, and treating aquatic invasive species in the area. This indicates an expectation that interns would participate in early detection and response activities such as observing and documenting invasive presence, assisting with treatment actions where appropriate, and maintaining accurate records that can be used for compliance and long-term trend analysis. Related to aquatic resources, the interns would also monitor and record fish species in the reservoir, supporting basic fisheries observations and data collection efforts that can inform broader management and coordination with state and local partners.
On the terrestrial side, interns would map exotic plant infestations, a task that typically involves locating invasive or non-native plant occurrences, recording their extent, and producing or updating maps that can be used to prioritize control work. The announcement also called for restoration of previously disturbed surfaces, which generally means field work aimed at stabilizing soils, re-establishing vegetation, and reducing erosion or visual impacts in areas affected by past ground disturbance. Finally, the project included boundary fence marking and construction, indicating physical infrastructure work to clearly delineate boundaries, protect sensitive areas, manage access, and support safe and sustainable recreation.
Administratively, the announcement anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $140,000. It listed an award ceiling of $14,000 and an award floor of $0, and it required cost sharing or matching. Eligibility was limited to qualified youth or conservation corps (the listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text), reinforcing that the intent was to deliver the work through organizations that specialize in youth conservation employment, training, and field project delivery. The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2014, with a very short application window closing on May 27, 2014, and it was archived on May 28, 2014. The Bureau of Reclamation point of contact in the notice was Grants Officer Lindsey Nafts (phone 406-247-7684) for assistance accessing the full announcement or resolving application issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Initiative Projects (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00047)
What is the Youth Initiative Projects grant opportunity (R14AS00047)?
The Youth Initiative Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00047) was a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding announcement focused on natural resource stewardship and youth engagement. The work was intended to take place across multiple Reclamation-managed recreation and reservoir areas and emphasize hands-on conservation and visitor services delivered through qualified youth or conservation corps organizations.
Which federal program and assistance listing was this opportunity issued under?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.546, identified as the Youth Conservation Program.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The announcement specified a cooperative agreement, indicating a funding arrangement where the Bureau of Reclamation expected involvement consistent with a cooperative agreement structure (as stated in the notice).
What were the main goals or emphasis areas of the project?
The opportunity emphasized practical field experience, youth engagement, and measurable on-the-ground outcomes related to conservation, stewardship, and visitor services in Reclamation-managed recreation and reservoir settings.
Which locations or recreation/reservoir areas were included?
The announcement referenced several Reclamation-managed recreation and reservoir areas, including Canyon Ferry, Tiber, Fresno, Nelson, Clark Canyon, Keyhole, and Belle Fourche.
Was there a specific featured site or staffing need?
Yes. A central feature described in the announcement was staffing and operational support for the Canyon Ferry visitor contact station.
How many interns were required for the Canyon Ferry visitor contact station?
The Bureau of Reclamation specified that two interns would be required to staff the visitor center.
What was the expected staffing schedule for the visitor center?
The notice stated that the two interns would staff the visitor center three to four days per week.
What kinds of visitor services were interns expected to provide?
Based on the description, interns were expected to serve as a public-facing presence during operating days by helping visitors with information, providing basic orientation, and supporting day-to-day visitor services that contribute to safe and informed recreation use.
What monitoring and documentation tasks were included?
The scope of work included conducting surveys and maintaining logs to track conditions, problems, and the types of uses occurring in the area. This was described as routine monitoring and documentation intended to help managers understand recreation use and emerging issues.
Did the project include aquatic invasive species work?
Yes. One major responsibility was monitoring, recording, and treating aquatic invasive species in the area, along with maintaining accurate records.
Did the project include fish monitoring?
Yes. The interns would also monitor and record fish species in the reservoir as part of fisheries observations and data collection.
Did the project include invasive or exotic plant mapping?
Yes. On the terrestrial side, interns would map exotic plant infestations, which was described as locating and recording occurrences and producing or updating maps that can help prioritize control work.
Was restoration work included in the scope?
Yes. The announcement called for restoration of previously disturbed surfaces, described generally as field work to stabilize soils, re-establish vegetation, and reduce erosion or visual impacts in disturbed areas.
Did the project include fence marking or construction?
Yes. The scope included boundary fence marking and construction to help delineate boundaries, protect sensitive areas, manage access, and support safe and sustainable recreation.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The notice listed an estimated total funding amount of $140,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The announcement listed an award ceiling of $14,000 and an award floor of $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to qualified youth or conservation corps organizations. The listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others," with clarification in the eligibility text indicating qualified youth or conservation corps.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2014, and it closed on May 27, 2014.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. It was archived on May 28, 2014.
Who was the point of contact for assistance and what were their details?
The point of contact listed in the notice was Grants Officer Lindsey Nafts. The phone number provided was 406-247-7684. The notice indicated this contact could assist with accessing the full announcement or resolving application issues.
What kinds of outcomes did the announcement emphasize?
The opportunity emphasized measurable, on-the-ground outcomes and hands-on conservation and visitor services work, supported through structured youth engagement and field experience.
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