Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00075
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- The National Park Service in the business and commerce community development education employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 Groundwork USA Annual Assembly and Youth Summit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2015 and posted on Mar 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 2015 Groundwork USA Annual Assembly and Youth Summit grant notice (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00075) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not an open call for proposals and is not requesting applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to Groundwork USA, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates and supports a network of local Groundwork trusts focused on environmental revitalization and community development in historically industrial, economically distressed neighborhoods. The anticipated award amount is $30,000, with a cost share requirement noted, and it is structured as a continuation action under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00034) through a specific task agreement (P15AC00371).
The purpose of the funded work is to support Groundwork USAs 2015 Annual Assembly and Youth Summit, scheduled for October 21 to 25, 2015 at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center in Colorado (noted as Denver/Estes Park area). The event is designed to convene Executive Directors, youth crew leaders, and youth participants from across the Groundwork trust network, along with nonprofit partners, NPS staff, and other federal agency representatives. A central goal is peer learning and skill-building: sharing best practices, exchanging on-the-ground lessons from local projects, strengthening youth engagement models like the Groundwork Green Team program, and helping participants connect their community-based restoration work to the broader National Park System.
The planned activities and deliverables emphasize both conference programming and hands-on service. Groundwork USA is responsible for core implementation tasks such as arranging transportation and lodging for youth delegates, ensuring participation from youth and leadership representatives across roughly 20 Groundwork trusts nationwide, coordinating summit workshops and presentations (including identifying speakers), managing overall conference logistics, supervising youth attendees, and presenting reports on Groundwork NPS-related job training and service projects occurring across the country. The summit also includes a service-learning component at Rocky Mountain National Park, tying the convening to direct conservation and stewardship experience.
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, NPS expects substantial involvement rather than simply providing funds. NPS roles include helping cover youth transportation, lodging, and certain conference expenses; contributing speakers and presenters; and providing technical input on project planning, policy considerations, and performance evaluation approaches relevant to Groundwork participants. The funding falls under CFDA 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations), aligning the effort with youth conservation, job training, and service-learning objectives.
The notice also explains why the award is being made without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), NPS cites the "Continuation" justification, stating the work is necessary to complete or continue an already funded activity and that competing it would negatively affect continuity or completion. The statutory authorities referenced include 54 USC 101702(a) (formerly 16 USC 1g) related to agreements supporting NPS programs, and authorities tied to the Public Land Corps (16 USC 1721-1729). The performance period runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015, and the listed NPS point of contact for questions is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "2015 Groundwork USA Annual Assembly and Youth Summit" grant notice?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for the 2015 Groundwork USA Annual Assembly and Youth Summit under Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00075. The notice serves as a public announcement that NPS plans to make a single award, rather than inviting applications.
Is this an open funding opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. This notice is not an open call for proposals and is not requesting applications. It is a notice that NPS intends to make a non-competitive award to a specific recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Groundwork USA, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates and supports a network of local Groundwork trusts focused on environmental revitalization and community development in historically industrial, economically distressed neighborhoods.
What type of award is being made?
The planned award is a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $30,000.
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost share requirement is noted as part of this award.
Is this a new award or a continuation of existing work?
This is structured as a continuation action under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00034) through a specific task agreement (P15AC00371).
What is the purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to support Groundwork USA's 2015 Annual Assembly and Youth Summit, including convening participants for peer learning, skill-building, and sharing best practices, along with a service-learning component connected to conservation and stewardship.
When and where is the event scheduled to take place?
The event is scheduled for October 21 to 25, 2015 at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center in Colorado (noted as the Denver/Estes Park area).
Who is expected to participate in the Annual Assembly and Youth Summit?
Participants are expected to include Executive Directors, youth crew leaders, and youth participants from across the Groundwork trust network, along with nonprofit partners, NPS staff, and other federal agency representatives.
How many Groundwork trusts are expected to be represented?
The notice describes participation from youth and leadership representatives across roughly 20 Groundwork trusts nationwide.
What are the main goals of the convening?
The central goals include peer learning and skill-building, sharing best practices and on-the-ground lessons from local projects, strengthening youth engagement models such as the Groundwork Green Team program, and helping participants connect community-based restoration work to the broader National Park System.
What kinds of activities and deliverables are included?
The planned activities and deliverables emphasize conference programming and hands-on service. They include summit workshops and presentations, conference logistics and supervision of youth attendees, and reporting on Groundwork USA and NPS-related job training and service projects occurring across the country.
Is there a hands-on or service-learning component?
Yes. The summit includes a service-learning component at Rocky Mountain National Park, linking the convening to direct conservation and stewardship experience.
What responsibilities does Groundwork USA have under this award?
Groundwork USA is responsible for core implementation tasks such as arranging transportation and lodging for youth delegates, ensuring participation by youth and leadership representatives across the network, coordinating summit workshops and presentations (including identifying speakers), managing overall conference logistics, supervising youth attendees, and presenting reports on relevant job training and service projects.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in the project, rather than simply providing funding with minimal engagement.
What roles will NPS play in supporting the project?
NPS roles include helping cover youth transportation, lodging, and certain conference expenses; contributing speakers and presenters; and providing technical input on project planning, policy considerations, and performance evaluation approaches relevant to Groundwork participants.
Which CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The funding falls under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
NPS cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using a "Continuation" justification. The notice states the work is necessary to complete or continue an already funded activity and that competing it would negatively affect continuity or completion.
What statutory authorities are referenced for this award?
The notice references 54 USC 101702(a) (formerly 16 USC 1g) related to agreements supporting NPS programs, and authorities tied to the Public Land Corps (16 USC 1721-1729).
What is the performance period for the award?
The performance period runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions about this notice?
The listed NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: junezastrow@nps.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00075.
Which agreements are mentioned as the basis for this continuation action?
The notice references an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00034) and a specific task agreement (P15AC00371).
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