A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill changes the rules for how much money conservation corps and youth volunteers need to contribute to projects on public lands. Currently, they must cover 75% of project costs and match 25% with funding from other sources. The bill increases this requirement to 90% of project costs and a 10% match. This aims to make it easier for these corps to undertake more conservation work.
Key provisions
- Increases the required cost-sharing percentage for conservation projects.
- Raises the required matching funds percentage.
- Modifies Section 212(a)(1) of the Public Lands Corps Act.
- Specifically addresses cost-sharing requirements for qualified youth and conservation corps.
Who is affected
- Qualified youth and conservation corps
- Federal land management agencies
- Nonprofit organizations involved in conservation projects
Notable changes
- Changes the cost-sharing ratio from 75% contribution / 25% match to 90% contribution / 10% match.
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