Youth Conservation Corps and Public Land Corps

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Youth Conservation Corps and Public Land Corps

Federal · FOREST SERVICE · #10.740

The Public Lands Corps will provide experience, education, and employment opportunities for members between the ages of 16 and 30, or up to 35 for veterans. Members will participate in meaningful, paid, on-the ground activities while advancing the conservation and stewardship of public lands. Project activities may be performed to support wildfire risk reduction, trails and recreation management, habitat restoration, research, or other Forest Service programmatic areas.

About this program

The Public Lands Corps will provide experience, education, and employment opportunities for members between the ages of 16 and 30, or up to 35 for veterans. Members will participate in meaningful, paid, on-the ground activities while advancing the conservation and stewardship of public lands. Project activities may be performed to support wildfire risk reduction, trails and recreation management, habitat restoration, research, or other Forest Service programmatic areas.

Who can apply

Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)TribalFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentNonprofit OrganizationStateLocal

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FinancialOther Financial Assistance

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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