# Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9127n-26-2-r002-natural-resource-management-nrm-education-and-training-of/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361974

> USACE Portland District offered grants of up to $260,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and state and local governments. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on May 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9127N-26-2-R002 |
| Agency | USACE Portland District |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $260,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.010 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit entity, qualified youth service, or conservation corps organization for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. These cooperative agreements will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat primarily at Fern Ridge Lake while providing education and training to at-risk youth from the nearby community. The recipient’s participating students (participants) will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation. Projects will mainly focus on land stewardship, prairie and habitat restoration, and nursery and greenhouse maintenance. This cooperative agreement assists NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities at Willamette Valley Projects, while providing education and training to students enrolled in Kalapuya High School. The program is focused on land stewardship and prairie and habitat restoration around the Fern Ridge Lake area.

## Questions people ask

### Is W9127N-26-2-R002 still open?

No. It closed on May 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth?

USACE Portland District accepted applications from nonprofits and state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth?

Closed May 20, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $260,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Youth Conservation Services grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Student Conservation Association, Inc., Northwest Youth Corps, Oyster Recovery Partnership, Inc. The program made 84 awards worth $9.0 million in that time.