Opportunity Information: Apply for W912EF 26 2 A001
The Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education grant opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, to support hands-on outdoor education, workforce training, and on-the-ground stewardship activities at Mill Creek in Walla Walla, Washington (99362-8401). The project is designed to blend practical field experience with public service by involving participants in work that benefits flood risk management infrastructure and the surrounding natural and recreational resources. In plain terms, USACE is looking for a partner organization that can help train people while also helping care for a federally managed site.
The scope of work centers on several connected goals: delivering outdoor education and training; assisting with flood control infrastructure maintenance; improving environmental and recreational resource management; and strengthening public engagement through education and outreach. Activities may include field-based learning and service projects that support responsible public land stewardship, such as maintaining or supporting features tied to flood control, contributing to habitat or recreation-area management, and helping the public better understand the site and its resources. The cooperative agreement structure signals that USACE expects to be actively involved with the recipient during project implementation rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
A key priority is workforce development for young adults. USACE states a strong interest in organizations that provide challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults and that can also support formal post-high school education. The intent is to build a pipeline of future water and natural resource professionals by combining real-world training with exposure to careers in natural resource management, environmental stewardship, and water resources work. This emphasis makes the opportunity particularly relevant to conservation corps-style programs, outdoor education providers with job-training components, and nonprofits that combine career pathways with land-management support.
Eligible applicants are non-federal public entities and nonprofit organizations (listed as "Non-Federal Public and Non-Profit Entities" and "Others"). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 12.010, with statutory authority under the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Title 33, Part 2339, Section 213(a), Public Law 106-106-541; codified as amended at 33 U.S.C. 2339). USACE anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of $35,930. The opportunity was created on April 28, 2026, and the original application closing date is May 28, 2026.
Overall, this opportunity supports a partnership where a qualified nonprofit or other non-federal public entity can deliver structured training and education programs that also accomplish tangible resource management and infrastructure-support outcomes at Mill Creek. The project is framed around practical stewardship, stronger community engagement with public lands, and career-building experiences that help develop the next generation of natural resource and water resource professionals.Apply for W912EF 26 2 A001
- The Walla Walla District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education" 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 2026-04-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-28. (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 $35,930.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education Grant - FAQs
What is the Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District. The project supports hands-on outdoor education, workforce training, and on-the-ground stewardship activities at Mill Creek in Walla Walla, Washington (99362-8401).
Who is offering and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the Walla Walla District.
Where will the project take place?
The work is focused at Mill Creek in Walla Walla, Washington, ZIP code 99362-8401.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to blend practical field experience with public service by involving participants in work that benefits flood risk management infrastructure and the surrounding natural and recreational resources at a federally managed site.
What kinds of activities does the scope of work include?
The scope centers on delivering outdoor education and training, assisting with flood control infrastructure maintenance, improving environmental and recreational resource management, and strengthening public engagement through education and outreach.
What are examples of the types of projects that may be supported?
Examples mentioned include field-based learning and service projects that support responsible public land stewardship, such as maintaining or supporting features tied to flood control, contributing to habitat or recreation-area management, and helping the public better understand the site and its resources.
Is this a traditional grant or a cooperative agreement?
This is a cooperative agreement. That structure indicates USACE expects to be actively involved with the recipient during project implementation, rather than issuing a pass-through grant with minimal agency involvement.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $35,930.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include non-federal public entities and nonprofit organizations. The listing includes "Non-Federal Public and Non-Profit Entities" and "Others."
What is USACE looking for in a partner organization?
USACE is looking for a partner that can deliver structured training and education programs while also helping care for and steward a federally managed site, producing tangible resource management and infrastructure-support outcomes at Mill Creek.
Is there a priority focus on workforce development?
Yes. A key priority is workforce development for young adults, with a strong interest in organizations that provide challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults.
Does the opportunity support post-high school education pathways?
Yes. USACE expresses interest in partners that can also support formal post-high school education as part of the workforce development focus.
What kinds of organizations may be particularly well-suited to this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as particularly relevant to conservation corps-style programs, outdoor education providers with job-training components, and nonprofits that combine career pathways with land-management support.
What career fields is this project intended to expose participants to?
The intent is to build a pipeline of future water and natural resource professionals by providing real-world training and exposure to careers in natural resource management, environmental stewardship, and water resources work.
What is the CFDA number for this funding instrument?
The cooperative agreement is identified under CFDA 12.010.
What is the statutory authority for this opportunity?
The statutory authority is the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (Title 33, Part 2339, Section 213(a), Public Law 106-106-541; codified as amended at 33 U.S.C. 2339).
What is the application timeline provided?
The opportunity was created on April 28, 2026, and the original application closing date is May 28, 2026.
What are the intended public benefits of the project?
The project is framed around practical stewardship, stronger community engagement with public lands, and career-building experiences, while also supporting flood risk management infrastructure and the management of environmental and recreational resources at Mill Creek.
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