W9127N-26-2-R002: Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Eugene, OR, Area Youth
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of USACE Portland District notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$260,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$250,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 20, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 19, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and state and local governments.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Youth Conservation Services awards averaged $107,079; this notice allows up to $260,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (91% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Youth Conservation Services grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Youth Conservation Services (12.010) awarded $9.0 million across 84 grant awards, an average of $107,079 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Student Conservation Association, Inc. | Virginia | 61 | $6.2 million |
| Northwest Youth Corps | Oregon | 7 | $987,457 |
| Oyster Recovery Partnership, Inc. | Maryland | 1 | $488,596 |
| Portland State University | Oregon | 1 | $329,686 |
| The Walama Restoration Project | Oregon | 1 | $260,534 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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