Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program is a cost effective and efficient program that allows the Forest Service to acquire skilled personnel (age 55 and older) with “ready to apply knowledge.” The agency has Master Agreements with two non-profit organizations. By creating Supplemental Project Agreements, all agency units can gain access to the partner’s ACES enrollees. Each unit has a designated ACES Regional Coordinator, which provides updated program guidance to establish consistency within their Region.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
Enrollees are enrolled in a program administered by non-profit organizations through Participating Agreements. Enrollees cannot perform inherently governmental functions and cannot displace federal positions or existing contracts for services. A non-displacement compliance certification document must be signed by a line officer (or equivalent) for all positions and attached to each SPA or modification that extends or adds positions. SPAs cannot exceed the Master Agreement end date. All positions are competitive.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All ACES positions are competitive. The partners are responsible for recruitment, managing applications, paying enrollees and more.
Program details & compliance
Description
ACES enrollees provide temporary technical and administrative services for conservation-related programs that are executed on or directly impacting National Forest System land. Services include training, mentoring and completing temporary projects. The program is open for units across the agency, including the Washington Office, Regions, Stations and Job Corps.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Agricultural Resource Conservation and DevelopmentRecreationEqual Employment Opportunity
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funding is used to support of conservation-related work performed on or directly impacting National Forest System (NFS) lands.
Restrictions
Funding is restricted by the authority of this award and agency directives.
Required Documentation
Applicants apply through the non-profit partners to become their program participants. All ACES positions are competitive (no pre-selection not). The partners are responsible for recruitment, managing applications, paying enrollees and more.