THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS-Canoemobile Program for Urban Youth- MISS- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

The objective of this Agreement is to work with the park's partner, Wilderness Inquiry, to engage urban youth the Twin Cities in jointly developed educational and interpretive programs with the Minneapolis and Saint Paul public school system. The programs are canoe-based day camp and/or overnight experiences with educational activities that lead to the understanding of the natural, historical and built environments within the Mississippi River corridor. RECIPIENT AGREES TO: A. The Recipient agrees to: 1 Provide canoe-based and land-based programs for inner-city youth in coordination with the National Park Service, youth service organizations and local school districts, and include key park staff in the development of programs, coordination with the schools and local park partners, and training of recipient’s outdoor educators. 2 Provide necessary equipment for these programs – including large voyageur canoes, personal flotation devices, other safety gear, tents, and other materials needed for the programs – and training for participants in safety and use of equipment. 3 Provide staff and training to staff in the implementation and execution of the programs. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AGREES TO: 1. Provide park rangers and/or other NPS staff as available to work in coordination with recipient’s staff in delivering these programs. 2. Provide leadership in conducting educational programs that connect participants to the natural, historical, cultural and recreational res...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Education Environment Natural Resources Source Type: funding