Restoration Worker Training Grant - Willamette Valley Project
Summary
USACE Portland District announced a new grant opportunity for natural resource management education and training of botanically sophisticated restoration workers. The grant ranges from $3,000 to $250,000 for the Willamette Valley Project 2026. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, city/township governments, county governments, and state governments. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
What changed
USACE Portland District published a funding opportunity (Assistance Listings 12.010 -- Youth Conservation Services) for the Willamette Valley Project 2026 Natural Resource Management Education and Training program. The grant funds restoration and management of native landscapes, wildlife habitat, riparian enhancement, wetlands restoration, and native grassland management at project sites including Fern Ridge, Fall Creek, Dexter, Lookout Point, Hills Creek, Cottage Grove, and Dorena lakes. Program participants include young professionals, veterans, displaced workers, and college students who will gain experience in ecological restoration design and implementation.
Eligible applicants (state, county, city governments, and independent school districts) should verify eligibility against Assistance Listings 12.010 requirements and prepare complete applications by the April 30, 2026 deadline. Applicants must download the application checklist, Statement of Work, and certification forms from Grants.gov. The contact is Melanie A Barrett at melanie.a.barrett@usace.army.mil or 503-808-4623. This is a competitive grant with funding between $3,000 and $250,000.
What to do next
- Verify organizational eligibility under Assistance Listings 12.010 (Youth Conservation Services)
- Download and review application checklist, Statement of Work, and required attachments from Grants.gov
- Prepare and submit complete application package by April 30, 2026 deadline
Source document (simplified)
Willamette Valley Project (WVP) 2026 NRM Education and Training of Botanically Sophisticated Restoration Workers
Agency: USACE Portland District
Assistance Listings: 12.010 -- Youth Conservation Services
Last Updated: March 31, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Willamette Valley Project (WVP) 2026 Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Botanically Sophisticated Restoration Workers
This Agreement will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native landscapes and wildlife habitat at NWP Projects while providing education and training in botanically sophisticated ecological restoration design, implementation, and community involvement to young professionals, veterans, displaced workers, college students, or other community members; and to provide opportunities for local primary and secondary school students to produce and install native plant materials in restoration sites, participating in stewardship of local habitats and gaining knowledge and appreciation of the environment on USACE Portland District (NWP) lands. The recipient’s participants will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation at water resources projects under USACE jurisdiction at the Willamette Valley Project. Program activities may occur at any site in the Willamette Valley Project but will be concentrated at the southern lakes: Fern Ridge, Fall Creek, Dexter, Lookout Point, Hills Creek, Cottage Grove and Dorena. USACE expects no more than a week at Cougar, Foster-Greenpeter, or Detroit-Big Cliff during the period of performance.
Work projects will consist of education and task assignments in land stewardship and restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, riparian enhancement, wetlands restoration and enhancement, native grassland restoration and management, plant propagation and greenhouse operations, fisheries habitat management, park and recreation site improvement, and outreach activities for public education and interpretive services.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Independent school districts
Government
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Melanie A Barrett
Grantor
Phone 503-808-4623
Work Email
melanie.a.barrett@usace.army.mil
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attachment6_Certifications.pdf | Certification Submission | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
| Attachment2-AnnualPerformanceProgressReports.docx | Template - Annual Performance - Progress Report | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
| FOAApplicationChecklist.docx | Application Checklist | Mar 31, 2026 05:02 PM UTC |
| Attachment7-SF4253_0-V3.0.pdf | Federal Financial Report | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
| Attachment1-FY26StatementofWork-Biological_Restoration.pdf | Statement of Work (SOW) | Mar 31, 2026 05:04 PM UTC |
| Attachment3-SF4244_0-V4.0.pdf | SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
| Attachment8-_SF-424-Instructions.pdf | Instructions for Filling SF 424 | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
| FOAW9127N262R001FOA-NRMBiologicalRestoration_Work.pdf | Funding Opportunity Announcement - Biological Restoration | Mar 31, 2026 05:03 PM UTC |
| Attachment4-FormBudgetforNon-ConstructionFormSF424A-V1.0.pdf | Budget Proposal | Mar 31, 2026 06:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 30, 2026
Application process
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Award
$175,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$3,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
W9127N-26-2-R001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 31, 2026
Archive date:
May 30, 2026
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