Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00306
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Replace the Buxton Ranger Station Perimeter Fencing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Replace the Buxton Ranger Station Perimeter Fencing" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00306) is a National Park Service discretionary grant offered through the Department of the Interior using a cooperative agreement. Although the project involves removing and replacing perimeter fencing at the Buxton Ranger Station, the grant is framed primarily as a cultural resource and youth development initiative rather than a straightforward construction or maintenance job. The work supports the National Park Service guiding principle of preserving cultural resources for future generations by restoring an important element of the Buxton Ranger Station historic landscape, which is presented as a public benefit because it helps maintain the character and integrity of a historic setting.
A central point of the opportunity is that youth engagement is the main purpose. The National Park Service explicitly ties the project to its National Call to Action Goals and Centennial Goals, especially Goal 2 and Goal 7. Goal 2 focuses on involving youth in a sequence of internships and volunteer experiences that can build skills and lead to employment, while Goal 7 emphasizes building the next generation of park stewards. In other words, the fence replacement is the vehicle for hands-on learning and workforce development, and the agency states clearly that the principal purpose is to benefit participating youth, not simply to get the fence replaced.
The opportunity is categorized under the funding activity area of natural resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.931. The posted award ceiling is $40,000. The opportunity was created on July 5, 2016, with an original closing date of July 15, 2016. The listing shows expected awards as 0, which can indicate an intent to fund through a targeted or limited process, a possible re-posting artifact, or an administrative detail in the announcement rather than a guarantee of no award.
Eligibility is aimed at specific types of non-federal partners. Eligible applicants include nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and additional eligible entities described under the announcement's additional eligibility information. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service would typically expect substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, such as collaborating on project planning, oversight, compliance, and ensuring the youth-focused goals and cultural resource preservation standards are met.
Overall, the grant supports a preservation-oriented improvement at a historic ranger station while prioritizing youth training, service, and long-term stewardship outcomes. The replacement of the perimeter fencing is important, but it is presented as a means to deliver structured youth experiences that align with broader National Park Service goals for developing future conservation and heritage professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Replace the Buxton Ranger Station Perimeter Fencing."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00306.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering the award through the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which generally means NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project (for example, collaborating on planning, oversight, compliance, and ensuring the stated program goals are met).
Is this mainly a construction or maintenance project?
Not as framed in the announcement. While the work involves removing and replacing perimeter fencing at the Buxton Ranger Station, the opportunity is presented primarily as a cultural resource preservation and youth development initiative, not a straightforward construction or maintenance job.
What is the project supposed to accomplish?
The project is intended to remove and replace perimeter fencing at the Buxton Ranger Station in a way that restores an important element of the station's historic landscape and helps maintain the character and integrity of a historic setting.
Why does the announcement emphasize cultural resources?
NPS ties the work to its guiding principle of preserving cultural resources for future generations. The fence is described as part of the Buxton Ranger Station historic landscape, and restoring it is presented as a public benefit because it supports the historic character of the setting.
What is the main purpose of the grant, according to NPS?
The main purpose is youth engagement. NPS states the principal purpose is to benefit participating youth, with the fencing work serving as the vehicle for hands-on learning and workforce development.
How does youth engagement fit into the project?
The fencing replacement is positioned as a structured, hands-on activity that supports youth training, service, and skill-building experiences that can help lead to employment and long-term stewardship.
Which NPS goals does this project align with?
NPS links the project to its National Call to Action Goals and Centennial Goals, especially Goal 2 and Goal 7. Goal 2 focuses on involving youth through internships and volunteer experiences that build skills and can lead to employment. Goal 7 emphasizes building the next generation of park stewards.
What funding activity area is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the funding activity area of natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $40,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing states the opportunity was created on July 5, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date shown is July 15, 2016.
The listing shows "expected awards: 0" - what does that mean?
The listing shows expected awards as 0. As described in the opportunity summary, that can signal a targeted or limited process, a re-posting artifact, or an administrative detail in the announcement rather than a guarantee that no award will be made.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at certain non-federal partners. The listing specifically includes nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), plus additional eligible entities referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category described?
The eligibility language specifically mentions nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status, "other than institutions of higher education," and also notes there are additional eligible entities described elsewhere in the announcement.
What does it mean for applicants that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, NPS would typically play an active role beyond awarding funds, such as working with the partner on project planning and oversight and ensuring the youth-focused outcomes and cultural resource preservation standards are achieved.
Is the fence replacement still an important part of the project?
Yes. The fence replacement is described as important for restoring a key element of the historic landscape at the Buxton Ranger Station, but it is presented as the means for delivering youth development and stewardship outcomes rather than the sole objective.
What public benefit does NPS cite for this work?
NPS frames the public benefit as preserving cultural resources for future generations by maintaining the character and integrity of a historic setting through restoration of the historic landscape element (the perimeter fencing).
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