Conservation Project Cost Sharing Bill

Official: 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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Why This Matters

This bill makes it easier for youth and conservation corps to get funding for conservation projects by lowering the amount they need to contribute. This change could help more groups participate in protecting the environment.

If you are part of a youth or conservation corps, you could get more funding for your conservation projects.

Affects: Youth and conservation corps working on environmental projects will benefit from increased funding support.

Summary

Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act This bill provides that the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) must operate within the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Currently, OSA operates within the Pension and Fiduciary Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration.)

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill changes the cost-sharing rules for conservation projects. 2. Qualified youth or conservation corps can now receive 90% funding instead of 75%. 3. The local share of funding required drops from 25% to 10%. 4. This aims to encourage more participation in conservation efforts. 5. It modifies existing rules from the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.

Who is affected?

Youth and conservation corps working on environmental projects will benefit from increased funding support.