Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek | W912EF 24 2 RPA 0001

Opportunity Information: Apply for W912EF 24 2 RPA 0001

Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek (Funding Opportunity Number W912EF 24 2 RPA 0001) is a discretionary U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District funding opportunity to set up a cooperative agreement with a non-federal organization to deliver outdoor education and job training while also getting practical maintenance work done on USACE-managed public lands. The core idea is to blend hands-on stewardship projects at the Mill Creek area with structured training that gives young adults meaningful, challenging experience in natural resources and land management, building skills that support long-term employment and more stable, productive lives. A notable emphasis in the description is that the program should help create pathways to formal post-high-school education, suggesting the Corps is interested in partners that can connect participants to education assistance, credentials, or other supports beyond the immediate work experience.

The project work described is typical of public land operations and conservation fieldwork. Activities may include routine park maintenance, vegetation management, landscaping, and similar services, with prescribed burning specifically mentioned as one of the potential tasks. In practice, this means the selected partner is expected to manage or support crews performing real-world projects that improve and maintain public recreation and natural resource areas, while simultaneously delivering supervision, safety practices, and job-readiness training. Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard contract, the intent is generally more collaborative, with USACE involved in shaping or supporting the work and training outcomes rather than simply purchasing a defined service.

Eligibility is limited to non-federal public entities and nonprofit organizations (listed broadly as "Others" in the source data, clarified in the description as public and non-profit entities). The opportunity sits within the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 12.010). The statutory authority cited is the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, Title 33, Part 2339, Section 213(a), Public Law 106-106-541, 114 Stat. 2593, codified as amended at 33 U.S.C. 2339, which is commonly used by USACE to partner with qualifying organizations on natural resource and related public benefit efforts.

From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $27,000. The posting indicates it was created on April 24, 2024, and the original application closing date was May 24, 2024. Overall, this is a relatively small, targeted award intended to support a partner that can run an on-the-ground training and service program at Mill Creek, producing both measurable land stewardship outcomes (maintenance and resource management work completed) and participant outcomes (skills development, work experience, and connection to education or career pathways).

• The Walla Walla District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resources Training and Education at Mill Creek" 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 2024-04-24.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-24. (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 $27,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

Apply for W912EF 24 2 RPA 0001

[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal: