U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
The summary for the U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI) grant is detailed below.
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U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI): Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities. The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization's capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff. Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.
| Federal Grant Title: | U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI) |
| Federal Agency Name: | Forest Service (USDA-FS) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Other |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP |
| Type of Funding: | Other |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.699 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | December 12th, 2019 |
| Original Application Deadline: | December 12th, 2019 |
| Posted Date: | November 5th, 2019 |
| Creation Date: | November 5th, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | January 5th, 2020 |
| Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | December 5th, 2019 |
- Category Explanation
- This request for information seeks proposals to inform a competitive review process for the selection of national and regional level cooperators only. Selection does not guarantee funding and is limited to a period of up to five years. The Forest Service is not obligated to make an award with a specific amount of funding, or no minimal funding amount guaranteed at the national or regional level.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Information not provided
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
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