Franklins Promise Coalition Incorporated

FRANKLIN'S PROMISE COALITION WILL SUPPORT CONSERVATION CORPS POSITIONS IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THEIR OYSTERCORPS PROGRAM, PROVIDING EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. OYSTERCORPS MEMBERS WILL ENGAGE IN RESTORATION AND RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY LEADING COASTAL RESTORATION, ENGAGING THEIR NEIGHBORS IN OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND IMPLEMENTING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.

FRANKLIN'S PROMISE COALITION WILL EXPAND BORICORPS, THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES LOCAL YOUNG ADULTS IN COASTAL RESTORATION AND RESILIENCE. BORICORPS PARTICIPANTS WILL USE A RIDGE-TO-REEF APPROACH TO RESTORE HABITAT FROM UPLAND FORESTS TO CORAL REEFS ACROSS THE GUANICA, CABO ROJO, AND JOBOS BAY WATERSHEDS IN SOUTHERN PUERTO RICO. THEY WILL RECEIVE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO BECOME ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. ($1.3 MILLION)