Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00146
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- The National Park Service in the community development education environment natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Groundworks USA Youth Summit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2013 and posted on Jul 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,995.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $29,995.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "2013 Groundworks USA Youth Summit" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00146) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open call for applications and is instead published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without full and open competition. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement and is issued as a task agreement (P13AC00938) under an existing cooperative agreement (P09AC00401). The anticipated funding amount is $29,995.50, there is no cost share or matching requirement, and the period of performance runs from the date of award through October 31, 2013.
The project is tied to the CFDA program "15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance" and falls within activity areas that include community development, education, environment, natural resources, and regional development. Although the grants.gov listing includes general eligibility language for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the substance of the announcement makes clear that the intended recipient is Groundwork USA (GWUSA), with Rick Magder listed as the principal investigator/program manager. The purpose of the funded work is to convene a national youth summit that brings together youth delegates, youth leaders, and executive directors representing more than 19 Groundwork trusts from across the country. A key summit function is to share results and lessons learned from Groundwork and NPS job training and service projects conducted nationwide, while also building practical skills and connections among participating organizations and young leaders.
Groundwork USA is responsible for the core planning and execution of the summit. Their duties include arranging and providing transportation and lodging for youth delegates, ensuring participation from youth and leadership across the Groundwork network, presenting reports on ongoing Groundwork-NPS projects, and designing the summit program content. That programming includes workshops and presentations on topics such as using advisory councils and youth employment programs to create community education exhibits, building networks among organizations and community groups to take on riparian habitat restoration, and fostering youth stewardship through hands-on restoration work on public lands. GWUSA also handles conference logistics end-to-end, provides supervision for youth attendees, and recruits/coordinates speakers and presenters.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NPS anticipates substantial involvement rather than simply providing funds. NPS commitments include providing conference space as appropriate, helping fund transportation and accommodations for youth participants, and contributing speakers and presenters. NPS also plans to share guidance and information with attendees on areas like project planning, policy, and performance evaluation. In addition, NPS and GWUSA will co-facilitate a joint meeting and listening session focused specifically on improving strategies to engage disadvantaged and diverse urban youth in conservation and recreation initiatives, aligning the summit with broader NPS goals around inclusive participation and workforce development.
The award is made on a single-source basis using the Department of the Interior policy framework (505 DM 2). NPS cites the "Unique Qualifications" justification criteria, stating that Groundwork USA is uniquely positioned to carry out this specific summit due to demonstrable factors such as its national network of Groundwork trusts, established youth programming structure, and the organizational capacity to convene and supervise youth and partners at a national event. The statutory authority referenced is 16 U.S.C. 1g, which authorizes NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities for public-purpose activities that advance NPS programs, consistent with federal grant and cooperative agreement requirements.
Key administrative details include an estimated total funding level of about $29,995 (with the formal anticipated award amount stated as $29,995.50), an expected number of awards of one, and a posted date of July 19, 2013, with an original/current closing date of August 2, 2013, reflecting the notice period rather than a competitive application deadline. The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov), and the listing references grants.gov for source information.
FAQs: 2013 Groundworks USA Youth Summit (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00146)
What is the "2013 Groundworks USA Youth Summit" funding opportunity (P13AS00146)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding for the 2013 Groundworks USA Youth Summit. The notice is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without full and open competition.
Is this an open call for applications?
No. This is a notice of intent to award on a single-source basis, meaning it is not a competitive opportunity and is not open for general application.
Why does the listing have a closing date if it is not competitive?
The posted closing date (August 2, 2013) reflects the notice period for the public posting rather than a competitive application deadline.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The substance of the announcement indicates the intended recipient is Groundwork USA (GWUSA). Rick Magder is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated funding amount is $29,995.50 (also described generally as about $29,995).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there any cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the award instrument and how is it structured?
The award is a cooperative agreement and is issued as a task agreement (P13AC00938) under an existing cooperative agreement (P09AC00401).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than only providing funding.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through October 31, 2013.
Which federal program (CFDA) is this tied to?
The project is tied to CFDA 15.921, "Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance."
What activity areas does this project fall under?
The announcement places the project within activity areas that include community development, education, environment, natural resources, and regional development.
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to convene a national youth summit bringing together youth delegates, youth leaders, and executive directors representing more than 19 Groundwork trusts from across the country, to share results and lessons learned from Groundwork and NPS job training and service projects and to build practical skills and connections among participants.
Who is responsible for planning and executing the summit?
Groundwork USA (GWUSA) is responsible for core planning and execution, including end-to-end conference logistics and supervision of youth attendees.
What specific responsibilities are assigned to Groundwork USA?
GWUSA responsibilities include arranging and providing transportation and lodging for youth delegates; ensuring participation from youth and leadership across the Groundwork network; presenting reports on ongoing Groundwork-NPS projects; designing summit program content; coordinating and recruiting speakers and presenters; and handling conference logistics and youth supervision.
What types of summit programming are described in the announcement?
The summit programming includes workshops and presentations on topics such as using advisory councils and youth employment programs to create community education exhibits, building networks among organizations and community groups to undertake riparian habitat restoration, and fostering youth stewardship through hands-on restoration work on public lands.
What role will the National Park Service play in the project?
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, including providing conference space as appropriate, helping fund transportation and accommodations for youth participants, contributing speakers and presenters, and sharing guidance and information on project planning, policy, and performance evaluation.
Is there a special session or meeting planned as part of the summit?
Yes. NPS and GWUSA plan to co-facilitate a joint meeting and listening session focused on improving strategies to engage disadvantaged and diverse urban youth in conservation and recreation initiatives.
On what basis is this award being made without full and open competition?
The award is made on a single-source basis under the Department of the Interior policy framework (505 DM 2) using the "Unique Qualifications" justification criteria.
Why does NPS consider Groundwork USA uniquely qualified for this award?
NPS states that GWUSA is uniquely positioned due to demonstrable factors such as its national network of Groundwork trusts, an established youth programming structure, and organizational capacity to convene and supervise youth and partners at a national event.
What statutory authority is cited for NPS to enter into this cooperative agreement?
The statutory authority referenced is 16 U.S.C. 1g, which authorizes NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities for public-purpose activities that advance NPS programs, consistent with federal grant and cooperative agreement requirements.
Where and when was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 19, 2013. The listing references grants.gov as the source for the opportunity information.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 or JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
Does the general eligibility language in the grants.gov listing mean any 501(c)(3) can apply?
While the listing includes general eligibility language for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the announcement itself makes clear this is a notice of intent to award to a specific recipient (Groundwork USA) and is not a competitive application opportunity.
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