Conservation Interns at the Raystown Lake Project, USACE

DOD-COE W912DR26RA021
Posted: Jan 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/02/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$105,000
Award Ceiling
$105,000
Award Floor
$100,000
Expected Number of Awards
1

Description

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, (USACE) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity for the management and enhancement of natural resources and assistance in the water safety program at the Raystown Lake Project (RLP). Eligible Entities include non-Federal public and nonprofit entities. The USACE anticipates an opportunity for seven (7) Conservation Interns, 2-Natural Resource Management and 5-Water Safety/Interpretation.  Activities include (1) wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, wildlife habitat enhancement, forest management, and boundary inspection/maintenance; and (2) activities in water safety promotion, updating bulletin boards; maintaining life jacket loaner stations; organizing special events; conducting interpretive programs and roving interpretation; writing news releases; possibly conducting media interviews (radio); promoting USACE safety campaigns; developing public service announcements and interacting with park visitors. This agreement is an opportunity to provide training and education opportunities for conservation interns (two-2) with fish and wildlife, forestry, or education studies backgrounds. 

Synopsis

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, (USACE) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity for the management and enhancement of natural resources and assistance in the water safety program at the Raystown Lake Project (RLP). Eligible Entities include non-Federal public and nonprofit entities. The USACE anticipates an opportunity for seven (7) Conservation Interns, 2-Natural Resource Management and 5-Water Safety/Interpretation.  Activities include (1) wildlife management, threatened and endangered species monitoring, fisheries management, wildlife habitat enhancement, forest management, and boundary inspection/maintenance; and (2) activities in water safety promotion, updating bulletin boards; maintaining life jacket loaner stations; organizing special events; conducting interpretive programs and roving interpretation; writing news releases; possibly conducting media interviews (radio); promoting USACE safety campaigns; developing public service announcements and interacting with park visitors. This agreement is an opportunity to provide training and education opportunities for conservation interns (two-2) with fish and wildlife, forestry, or education studies backgrounds. 

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

CFDA Numbers

  • 12.010 - Youth Conservation Services

Contact Information

Agency: Jeffrey B May Grants Officer
Contact: Jeffrey B May Grants Officer
Phone: 410-962-5617
Jeffrey B May
Grants Officer
Phone 410-962-5617

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jan 30, 2026 09:29:02 AM EST

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