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The FY24 Conservation Interns at the USACE, Raystown Lake Project opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District. Through this agreement, USACE plans to partner with a non-federal nonprofit organization to support the management and enhancement of natural resources at the Raystown Lake Project (RLP) while also helping deliver and strengthen the project area's water safety program. The overall intent is hands-on conservation and public-facing safety work that supports USACE mission needs at Raystown Lake while creating structured training and education experiences for interns.
The core of the project is the placement and supervision of two Conservation Interns. The opportunity is designed specifically as a training pipeline for individuals with academic or early-career backgrounds in fish and wildlife, forestry, or environmental education. Intern duties are split across two broad work areas. The first area focuses on natural resource and land management tasks, such as wildlife management activities, monitoring threatened and endangered species, supporting fisheries management, and carrying out wildlife habitat enhancement projects. It also includes forest management work and practical field responsibilities like boundary inspection and maintenance, which can involve patrolling or checking project lines and ensuring boundary markers and related infrastructure are in proper condition.
The second area emphasizes public outreach and water safety. Interns are expected to assist with water safety promotion and day-to-day communication tools that reach visitors, including updating bulletin boards and maintaining life jacket loaner stations. The role also includes supporting and organizing special events, delivering interpretive programs, and conducting roving interpretation, meaning direct engagement with visitors in parks or recreation areas to share safety information, natural resource education, and USACE messaging. Communications support can extend to writing news releases and, as needed, participating in media outreach such as radio interviews. Interns may also help promote USACE safety campaigns, develop public service announcements, and interact regularly with park visitors to encourage safe recreation behaviors.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number W912DR24X0Z5V and is categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 12.010). The anticipated award structure is one cooperative agreement (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $21,000. Only nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) are eligible to apply, reflecting USACE's intent to work through a qualified nonprofit partner that can recruit, place, and manage the intern positions in coordination with USACE staff. The legal authority cited for entering into this agreement is 33 USC 2339(a), Assistance Programs, which supports partnerships that provide services and develop training and educational opportunities connected to USACE missions.
Key dates provided show the opportunity was created on March 5, 2024, with an original closing date of March 20, 2024. Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a targeted partnership to deliver two intern placements that combine field-based conservation work with visitor-facing water safety education and communications, strengthening Raystown Lake operations while building practical experience for emerging professionals.Apply for W912DR24X0Z5V
- The Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Conservation Interns at the USACE, Raystown Lake Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.010.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,000.00 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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