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YCC Grant Information New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps YCC Grant Information Follow Follow Follow  Explore Section Programs & Services Programs Youth Conservation Corps Projects YCC Commission and Public Meetings News & Reports Project Sponsor Resources Corps Member Benefits YCC Grant Information Contact Information Career Resources WIPP Program Summary The Radioactive Waste Consultation Task Force WIPP Working Group Inspection Criteria WIPP Transportation Safety Program Laws and Regulations Training Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Act WIPP Land Withdrawal Act WIPP Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions about WIPP WIPP Related/Useful Links Brine Well Remediation Authority Overview Authority Members Brine Well Background Frequently Asked Questions Meetings Remediation Project Office of the Rio Grande Trail Commission Commissioners Meetings Recordings Trail Mapping Requests for Proposals Services Wildfire Wildland Fire Crews Current Wildfire Information Apply to be a Wildland Firefighter Fire Forms for Local Cooperators Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP) Rate Sheets & Initial Attack Maps Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP) Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Fire Prevention Programs Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) Living With Fire Guide New Mexico Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico Firewise USA® Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Community Mitigation Maps Incident Qualification System (IQS) Master Cooperative Agreement (WFMR) and Interstate Mutual Aid Agreement Wildfire Information Sign Up for Active Wildfire Updates Wildfire Cost Share Reports Find Current Fire Restrictions Fire Planning Task Force Forestry Public Programs Requests for Proposals and Grants Conservation Seedling Program Ordering Information Planting and seedling care Technical Assistance to Landowners and Communities Forest Management Planning Forest Stewardship Tree Farm Program Smokey Bear Historical Park Tax Incentives ECAM Apply for a Land Conservation Tax Investment Credit View EMNRD RFPs / ITBs Research Geospatial (GIS) Tools and Data Water Data Act APIs How to Apply The 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects is closed. YCC will issue an RFP for 2027 projects in July of 2026. Sign up to be notified when the next funding cycle is open. Albuquerque Sign Language Academy corps members, Summer 2023 Project Basics 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. Projects may include activities that protect or conserve terrestrial and aquatic species and the public lands they inhabit; improve use and access to public parks, greenways, historic sites, libraries, museums, zoos; improve or enhance recreational areas & facilities; provide emergency assistance, disaster relief or recovery; improve disaster preparedness; increase energy efficiency; beautify, improve and restore urban areas; and renovate community facilities, including those for the elderly or indigent. Up to $225,000 per project may be requested. Projects may last no longer than 26 weeks. Funds are issued on a reimbursement basis. Project sponsors must submit invoices, pay stubs and proofs of payment for reimbursement. Your organization is responsible for hiring and supervising YCC corps members. Corps members are New Mexico residents, ages 14 to 25 at the time of hire. At least five corps members must be hired; one or more corps members may be designated as a leader or trainer. 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.)