Assistance Listing 15.254
OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Assistance Listing 15.254, “OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps,” is a federal program administered by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The purpose of the OSM Youth Program is to carry out appropriate environmental projects cooperatively with non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) eligible applicants that have access to AmeriCorps Volunteers to Service to America positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community or other intermediary organization on issues impacting coal communities and historic coal mining areas. The goal is to promote and stimulate public purposes such as education, job training, development of responsible citizenship and productive community involvement. The program is designed to further the understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults. It is also designed to continue the longstanding efforts of OSM to provide opportunities for public service, youth employment, minority youth development, training, and participation of young adults in accomplishing environmental-related work.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.254
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
The not-for-profit sponsor organization will be responsible for the daily operation of the OSM/VISTA Program, working closely with OSM to ensure the program aligns with the mission of the Bureau. Eligible sponsor organizations will have, at minimum, the following to be considered eligible: • Have a 501(c)(3) status • Have access to AmeriCorps positions through partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, or other intermediary organization • Have the organizational capacity to oversee participants in the field and across the country
Intended beneficiaries: Not-for-Profit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range and Average of Financial Assistance for OSMRE’s Youth Program is $80,000 – $700K OSMRE/VISTA Program: Est. Average of $250,000 OSMRE Semester Internship Program: Est. Average of $90,350.76 OSMRE/AmeriCorps Program: Est. Average of $491,250 The FY 2025 obligation estimate is subject to the availability of appropriations and Congressional authority.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.254. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.254?
15.254 is the Assistance Listing Number for “OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.254?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.