Request for Proposals Released

Open from July 16, 2024 – October 8, 2024

The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission invites tribes, local units of government, non-profits and units of state and federal agencies operating within New Mexico to submit proposals for YCC projects.

Click here to download the “Request for Proposals for Planning, Design, Management and Implemetation of Youth Conservation Corps Projects”

We’ve planned one online and six in-person pre-proposal conferences to guide potential project sponsors through the applicantion process. See pages 1-2 of the RFP for details.

Required Response Documents

You will need to submit one Proposal Response form and one Cost Response form for each project. Save these to your computer; they cannot be filled out online.

1. YCC Proposal Response 2025 (PDF format)
2. YCC Cost Response 2025 (Excel format)

Additional Resources

These are provided to assist you with developing a YCC project proposal. Do not submit with your proposal response.

YCC Budget Development Worksheet

YCC Training Sessions 2021-23 lists all trainings project sponsors have provided over the past few years.

Field Trip Sites is a list of natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational sites across the state.

Past projects – Explore all projects funded since 2011.

Below are the issues you should consider before applying. Our rule has more detailed information.

• The project must result in a specific, identifiable project(s) or service(s) that would otherwise not be accomplished with existing funds and does not duplicate routine services or functions.
• Up to $225,000 may be requested.
• This is a reimbursement grant – YCC can only disburse funds upon presentation of receipts and proofs of payment.
• Your organization is responsible for hiring and supervising YCC corps members.
• At least five corps members must be hired; one or more corps members may be designated as a leader or traininer.
• 70% of funds awarded must be allocated to corps member wages (gross wages + employer’s FICA contribution + workers’ comp + unemployment insurance)
• 30% of funds may be used for training and supplies.
• 10% of the project time shall be allocated to corps member training.
• 10% match required (can be in-kind, such as volunteer time, staff time, equipment, etc.)