Closed · USDA-FS-2020-FSRAP · CFDA 10.699 · Other
U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI)
Federal grant opportunity posted by Forest Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- Varies
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- December 12, 2019
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program National and Regional Level Cooperator Organizations Information (RFI) is a closed other listing from Forest Service that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number. PlainGrants indexes 143 other opportunities from Forest Service.
- Varies
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 10.699
- CFDA program
- 143
- other opportunities from Forest Service
Archived opportunity record
U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Prog… is closed (last close December 12, 2019). Check the agency catalog for replacement NOFOs. Forest Service still indexes 143 other opportunities here.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
Application window closed
Closed December 12, 2019
Instrument
Other
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
Established in 2016, the U.S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Program (RAP) is a rigorous and immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities. The Forest Service invites organizations to submit proposals outlining their interest to become an approved national or regional cooperator organization (Cooperator). Proposals must demonstrate the organization’s capability to administer appropriate recruitment and outreach for high-quality, diverse individuals; provide administrative oversight, tracking, and reporting; and, implement training and support as part of a RAP Community of Practice (CoP) with other Cooperators, partners, resource assistants, and Forest Service staff. Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, government, tribal organizations/entities, and other entities that engage emerging professionals in workforce development opportunities are encouraged to respond.
Campus–civic applicant bridge · 7 doors
U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Prog… bridges educational institutions with civic applicant types (7 doors: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Public / state-controlled institutions of higher education; +3 more). Expect campus and public/nonprofit operators in the same printed set. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Other. Funding-activity code maps to Other (O). Inside Forest Service's indexed book this exact eligibility-code string is unique to this listing.
- Code 00
- State governments
- Code 01
- County governments
- Code 02
- City or township governments
- Code 06
- Public / state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Code 07
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Code 11
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Code 12
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Agency Contact
Merlene Mazyck, Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Volunteers & Service Program
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What to do next
U. S. Forest Service Resource Assistants Prog… is closed; use the parent program and agency catalog for the next funding cycle.
- Browse open federal opportunities in the same category when this listing is closed. Open opportunities
- Look up CFDA 10.699 across all indexed listings before you commit to this opportunity alone. Eligibility finder
- Compare award ranges across federal categories before you pick a single CFDA. All categories
Opportunity deadlines and eligibility change on Grants.gov; PlainGrants mirrors the extract and is not the submission system.
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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| Sources | the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov |