Opportunity Information: Apply for W9127N 26 2 R002
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement to support natural resource management education and hands-on training for youth in the Eugene, Oregon area while also advancing restoration work on USACE-managed lands in the Willamette Valley. The focus is primarily on Fern Ridge Lake, where USACE has ongoing environmental stewardship responsibilities tied to maintaining and improving native prairie ecosystems and associated wildlife habitat. The overall idea is to pair real on-the-ground conservation work with structured learning and job-skill development for local at-risk youth, so the work benefits both the landscape and the participating students.
Under this opportunity, USACE intends to partner with a non-federal public agency, a qualifying nonprofit organization, a qualified youth service organization, or a conservation corps. Through the cooperative agreement structure, the selected recipient would collaborate with USACE on planning and implementing restoration and stewardship activities rather than operating entirely independently. The participating students, identified in the notice as program participants, are expected to gain practical experience in project planning, project development, and project implementation, meaning they are not just doing labor tasks but are also being exposed to the steps that go into designing and delivering a land management project.
Project activities are expected to concentrate on land stewardship and restoration services tied to native prairie and habitat restoration. The opportunity also highlights nursery and greenhouse maintenance as a key work element, which suggests propagation and care of native plants may be an important component of restoring prairie landscapes and improving habitat quality. While the work is situated on USACE lands in the Willamette Valley, the notice repeatedly emphasizes Fern Ridge Lake as the primary geography for implementation.
A central workforce and education component of the program is support for students enrolled in Kalapuya High School, with the stated intent of providing education and training specifically to at-risk youth from the nearby community. In practice, that means the partner organization would be expected to integrate conservation fieldwork with training outcomes, helping students build familiarity with environmental stewardship, habitat restoration techniques, and basic operational skills associated with land management projects.
The award is listed with a ceiling of $260,000, and USACE anticipates making one award. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding activity category is Natural Resources under CFDA 12.010. The opportunity number is W9127N 26 2 R002, and the posted closing date is 2026-05-20, with a creation date of 2026-04-20.Apply for W9127N 26 2 R002
- The USACE Portland District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth" 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 2026-04-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-20. (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 $260,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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What is this USACE Portland District grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP). It is designed to support natural resource management education and hands-on training for youth in the Eugene, Oregon area, while also advancing restoration and stewardship work on USACE-managed lands in the Willamette Valley.
What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to combine real, on-the-ground conservation and restoration work with structured learning and job-skill development for local at-risk youth. The project is intended to benefit both the landscape (through restoration outcomes) and participating students (through education and practical experience).
Where will the work take place?
The work is situated on USACE-managed lands in the Willamette Valley, with a primary focus on Fern Ridge Lake. The opportunity repeatedly emphasizes Fern Ridge Lake as the main geography for implementation.
What natural resources are being prioritized?
The project is focused on maintaining and improving native prairie ecosystems and associated wildlife habitat. The restoration and stewardship work is tied to native prairie and habitat restoration needs on USACE-managed lands, particularly around Fern Ridge Lake.
What types of activities are expected under this award?
Expected activities concentrate on land stewardship and restoration services connected to native prairie and habitat restoration. The notice also highlights nursery and greenhouse maintenance as a key work element, suggesting that propagation and care of native plants may be an important part of the restoration effort.
Who is the intended youth audience for the education and training component?
A central workforce and education component is support for students enrolled in Kalapuya High School, with the stated intent of providing education and training specifically to at-risk youth from the nearby community.
What will students (program participants) learn or do?
Program participants are expected to gain practical experience in project planning, project development, and project implementation. The notice indicates students are not limited to labor tasks; they are expected to be exposed to the steps involved in designing and delivering a land management project.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement, and why does that matter?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. Based on the notice description, this means the selected recipient is expected to collaborate with USACE on planning and implementing restoration and stewardship activities, rather than operating entirely independently.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE anticipates making one award under this opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award is listed with a ceiling of $260,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also indicates USACE intends to partner with a non-federal public agency, a qualifying nonprofit organization, a qualified youth service organization, or a conservation corps.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the program category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 12.010.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is W9127N 26 2 R002.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The creation date is 2026-04-20, and the posted closing date is 2026-05-20.
What geographic area is the youth programming focused on?
The youth education and hands-on training component is focused on the Eugene, Oregon area, with specific reference to students enrolled in Kalapuya High School.
Does the opportunity emphasize education, restoration outcomes, or both?
Both. The opportunity is explicitly designed to advance restoration work on USACE-managed lands while also delivering structured learning and job-skill development for local at-risk youth through hands-on conservation work.
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