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Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers

Fish and Wildlife Service

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award funds to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) for a period not to exceed five years. The funds are intended to provide an introductory developmental educational experience of natural resource careers to young people, including culturally, ethnically and economically diverse students, through training, hands on experience and mentoring at a variety of USFWS programs including, but not limited to, national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, and ecological services offices. B. This award is made under the authority of: 16 USC 742f Powers of Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce, Section 7a of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742 f(a)(4)), as amended, and the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1721 1729), as amended.

Grant Summary

Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing $4M to $4M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

employmentworkforce development

Eligibility

Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.

How to Apply

Funding Range

$4M$4M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers from Fish and Wildlife Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fish and Wildlife Service before the deadline.
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Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers?

Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers provide?

Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers provides between $4M and $4M per award from Fish and Wildlife Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers deadline?

Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fish and Wildlife Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers?

To apply for Conservation Program to Introduce Youth to Natural Resource Careers, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fish and Wildlife Service.

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