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Scientists in Parks Program Now Accepting Applications
The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for the Winter 23/24 Season. There are over 90 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country. These paid internships contribute to natural resource management needs at parks with projects related to biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and science communications/education. Please help us spread the word and share these SIP positions with interested candidates. A list of positions and how to apply can be found at: go.nps.gov/scientistsinparks. The application deadline is June 11, 2023. If you have any questions, please email us at Scientists_in_Parks@nps.gov.
IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants
IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications through June 16, 2023, for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants.
The goal of this grant program is to increase the delivery of much needed stewardship activities to natural areas protected within the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC) system. Stewardship needs throughout the state have continued to outpace the ability to deliver these services by individuals, volunteers, organizations, and government agencies. The program is designed to fund projects that immediately address this deficiency and begin to expand on the stewardship capacity of Conservation Land Trusts through grants that will expand their staff and equipment for these activities.
Stewardship activities funded by this grant program must be included in the management schedules approved by the INPC and are limited to a maximum of $100,000 per proposal. Eligible costs may include contractual services, staff time related to the project, equipment, and materials necessary to complete stewardship projects such as tools, safety items, herbicide, construction materials, and indirect costs. Benefit costs are not eligible. Matching funds are required on all projects. The minimum match requirements allowed by administrative rule are 5% or $1,000, whichever is less, to ensure that all land trusts will have access to the program.
Eligible applicants are Conservation Land Trusts exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and whose originating documents include in its purposes the restoration and stewardship of land for conservation purposes.
Potential applicants for this program can find more information online at https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants/stewardshipgrants.html. Questions can be directed to Susan.Duke@Illinois.gov.
Funding for this grant program is derived from a portion of the Illinois Natural Areas Acquisition Fund and must be used by the IDNR for the stewardship of natural areas, including habitats for endangered and threatened species (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act, 525 ILCS 35/14).
To view the Notice of Funding Opportunity for IDNR programs or to browse all State of Illinois grant opportunities, see https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html.
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Gap Year Opportunity for Students and Graduates
A year of AmeriCorps service is a perfect opportunity for students who have recently graduated from college or are looking to take a break from school. It’s also great for students wishing to take a break from academics and get more hands-on experience before entering graduate school. If you are not familiar with AmeriCorps, it is a federal agency for national service and volunteerism, providing opportunities for people to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. We host an AmeriCorps program in St. Louis, Missouri called the Emergency Response Team, that provides Members an 11 month service term with focus areas of environmental conservation, wildland fire, and disaster relief. During the service term, Members receive a monthly living stipend, ample amounts of training (including professional and industry standard certifications), personal/professional development, ability to travel and explore new places, work with people from across the country, and have the adventure of a lifetime! Successful graduates of the program receive an additional Education Award, which may be used to pay for educational expenses including tuition at 4 or 2 year colleges and universities, payback of student loans, or other educational costs. ** We are currently recruiting for our next cohort, which begins in September. More details about the program and application process can be found on our website, as well as in the attached recruitment packet. Our position can also be found on Handshake. **
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