Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AC00143
Apply for P15AC00143
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 Yellowstone Urban Youth Project" 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 Jan 29, 2015 and posted on Jan 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 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 $61,171.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $61,171.00 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 Yellowstone Urban Youth Project (Funding Opportunity Number P15AC00143) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open solicitation and is not requesting applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single award through a cooperative agreement to support youth conservation and stewardship work in Yellowstone National Park during the summer 2015 season. The opportunity is categorized under education and aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations." The posting date was January 29, 2015, with a stated closing date of February 5, 2015, and an archive date of March 7, 2015.
The award is anticipated to total $61,171, with both the award floor and ceiling set at $61,171, and no cost share or matching requirement. The instrument is a cooperative agreement (P15AC00143), structured as a task award under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement (P09AC00401). The anticipated period of performance runs through September 30, 2015, which is also the anticipated end date of the agreement. Statutory authorities cited include 16 U.S.C. 1g, 16 U.S.C. 1723, and 16 U.S.C. 1f. The NPS point of contact listed for the opportunity is Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist (307-344-2082, tinaholland@nps.gov).
The core purpose of the project is for Groundwork USA (GWUSA) youth crews to work collaboratively with NPS and Yellowstone National Park staff to improve public access and conditions in both frontcountry and backcountry areas. Work assignments are expected to be selected based on crew skill level and NPS summer 2015 priorities. The announcement lists typical field and facility projects such as trail maintenance and improvement, brush removal, fence building or removal, painting or staining buildings, revegetation, and native seed collection. Beyond completing on-the-ground conservation work, the project is designed to provide American youth with meaningful job experience, technical and safety training, teamwork development, and education that builds stewardship awareness and appreciation for natural and cultural resources. The youth crews are also expected to learn about Yellowstone and receive a guided tour as part of the experience.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NPS describes substantial federal involvement in planning and execution. NPS will provide a pre-project worksite survey and deliver training, education, and orientation for the GWUSA Youth Director and participants. Training topics are expected to include trail skills and theory, agency risk management practices, and current cultural and natural resource issues relevant to Yellowstone. The park Youth Programs Office may supplement tools and personal protective equipment if the crew cannot supply everything needed. During fieldwork, NPS staff will provide direction on project specifications and park regulations, deliver safety training, and maintain onsite leadership and oversight. The announcement emphasizes that NPS involvement is especially important because worksites may be widely dispersed and located in bear country, requiring close coordination and adherence to safety protocols.
A major element of the notice is its explanation for why the award will be made without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), NPS must justify why competition is not practicable, using one or more recognized criteria (such as unsolicited proposal, continuation, legislative intent, unique qualifications, or emergencies). For this project, the notice cites the "Unique Qualifications" rationale (criterion #4). The document explains that the selected cooperator is considered uniquely qualified due to factors such as a proven history of successful collaboration with NPS and strong capacity to train and educate youth in land stewardship and resource conservation. It also highlights the value of strong pre-program training so participants arrive prepared to work efficiently and safely. The notice also references broader departmental and NPS priorities encouraging youth engagement on federal projects, including national cooperator initiatives, direction from the Secretary of the Interior, and the NPS Director's Call to Action, framing this youth project as a good fit for those goals.
One point in the text is internally inconsistent: while the abstract identifies Groundwork USA as the intended recipient, the single-source justification section also states that the task was awarded to the University of Wyoming because it is a member of the NPS Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network. Taken at face value, the overall intent remains the same: NPS is proceeding with a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement based on unique qualifications and established partnership structures to carry out youth conservation work at Yellowstone during the 2015 season, with NPS playing a hands-on role in training, safety, oversight, and compliance in a complex operational environment.
Yellowstone Urban Youth Project (2015) - FAQs
Is this a grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, which means it is not an open solicitation and it is not requesting applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AC00143.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
NPS plans to make a single award through a cooperative agreement to support youth conservation and stewardship work in Yellowstone National Park during the summer 2015 season.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA associated with this project?
The opportunity aligns with CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under education.
How much funding is anticipated for this award?
The anticipated total award amount is $61,171.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $61,171.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the expected period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs through September 30, 2015, which is also the anticipated end date of the agreement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is January 29, 2015. The closing date is stated as February 5, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 7, 2015.
Is this award connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The cooperative agreement (P15AC00143) is described as a task award under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement (P09AC00401).
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The listed NPS point of contact is Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist. Phone: 307-344-2082. Email: tinaholland@nps.gov.
What is the main purpose of the Yellowstone Urban Youth Project?
The core purpose is for youth crews to work collaboratively with NPS and Yellowstone National Park staff to improve public access and conditions in both frontcountry and backcountry areas during the summer 2015 season.
What kinds of projects or tasks are expected to be performed?
The notice lists typical field and facility projects such as trail maintenance and improvement, brush removal, fence building or removal, painting or staining buildings, revegetation, and native seed collection.
How will work assignments be chosen?
Work assignments are expected to be selected based on crew skill level and NPS summer 2015 priorities.
What youth development outcomes are emphasized in the project description?
In addition to conservation work, the project is intended to provide American youth with meaningful job experience, technical and safety training, teamwork development, and education that builds stewardship awareness and appreciation for natural and cultural resources.
Does the project include educational components about Yellowstone?
Yes. The youth crews are expected to learn about Yellowstone, and a guided tour is described as part of the experience.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement is described as involving substantial federal involvement by NPS in planning and execution, including training, education, orientation, oversight, and direction related to project specifications and park regulations.
What training and orientation will NPS provide?
NPS states it will provide a pre-project worksite survey and deliver training, education, and orientation for the Youth Director and participants. Training topics are expected to include trail skills and theory, agency risk management practices, and current cultural and natural resource issues relevant to Yellowstone.
Will NPS provide tools or personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The notice says the park Youth Programs Office may supplement tools and personal protective equipment if the crew cannot supply everything needed.
What level of oversight will NPS have during the fieldwork?
NPS staff are expected to provide direction on project specifications and park regulations, deliver safety training, and maintain onsite leadership and oversight.
Why does the notice emphasize safety and coordination?
The notice highlights that worksites may be widely dispersed and located in bear country, requiring close coordination and adherence to safety protocols.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The notice explains that NPS is proceeding under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and cites the "Unique Qualifications" rationale as the basis for why competition is not practicable for this specific project.
What "unique qualifications" are described in the notice?
The selected cooperator is described as uniquely qualified due to factors including a proven history of successful collaboration with NPS and strong capacity to train and educate youth in land stewardship and resource conservation, including the value of strong pre-program training so participants arrive prepared to work efficiently and safely.
Which organizations are identified as the intended recipient or awardee?
The notice is internally inconsistent. The abstract identifies Groundwork USA (GWUSA) as the intended recipient, while the single-source justification section states that the task was awarded to the University of Wyoming because it is a member of the NPS Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network.
Does the inconsistency change the overall intent described in the notice?
Taken at face value, the notice still describes NPS proceeding with a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement to carry out youth conservation work at Yellowstone during the 2015 season, with NPS playing a hands-on role in training, safety, oversight, and compliance.
What statutory authorities are cited for this agreement?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. 1g, 16 U.S.C. 1723, and 16 U.S.C. 1f.
What season and location does this project focus on?
The project is focused on Yellowstone National Park during the summer 2015 season, with work in both frontcountry and backcountry areas.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education
Next opportunity: Role of Exosomes in HIV Pathogenesis (R21)
Previous opportunity: Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS Net) Practice based research to improve food safety
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P15AC00143
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P15AC00143) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Access to Information Law Training Workshops for the Media Community and KRG Officials Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 01 Funding Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2015 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Education Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Preparing for International Careers through Humanities Studies Apply for HRFP15 03 Funding Number: HRFP15 03 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Migrant Education Program (MEP) Consortium Incentive Grant Program CFDA Number 84.144F Apply for ED GRANTS 020515 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 020515 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Arts in Education National Program (AENP) CFDA Number 84.351F Apply for ED GRANTS 021015 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021015 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Program CFDA Number 84.367D Apply for ED GRANTS 021015 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021015 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Education Recovery Activity Apply for RFA 688 15 000001 Funding Number: RFA 688 15 000001 Agency: Mali USAID Bamako Category: Education Funding Amount: $15,200,000 |
| U.S. Embassy New Delhi Alumni Small Grants Program Apply for NDRFP15 02 Funding Number: NDRFP15 02 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Houston Urban Refuge Partnership Program Support Apply for F15AS00104 Funding Number: F15AS00104 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Retounen Lekl (RtL) Access to Quality Education for Out of School Children and Youth Apply for RFA 521 15 000009 Funding Number: RFA 521 15 000009 Agency: Haiti USAID Port Au Prince Category: Education Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| Online Distance Education Courses for English Language Teachers Apply for NDRFP15 03 Funding Number: NDRFP15 03 Agency: U.S. Mission to India Category: Education Funding Amount: $80,000 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fulbright Hays Group Projects Abroad Program Short Term Projects CFDA Number 84.021A Apply for ED GRANTS 021915 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021915 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $125,000 |
| Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program CFDA Number 84.370A Apply for ED GRANTS 022315 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022315 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Exotic Plant Management Internships Apply for P15AS00053 Funding Number: P15AS00053 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Funding Amount: $39,700 |
| A Diplomatic Simulations Program Project Coordination, Curriculum Design and Video Production Apply for PAGA PAAQM 15 001 Funding Number: PAGA PAAQM 15 001 Agency: Public Affairs Category: Education Funding Amount: $198,000 |
| Charactererization of Spawning Inhibiting Cues to Control Dreissend Mussels Apply for G15AS00035 Funding Number: G15AS00035 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Education Funding Amount: $185,000 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fulbright Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program CFDA Number 84.022A Apply for ED GRANTS 022715 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022715 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Alaska Native Education Program CFDA Number 84356A Apply for ED GRANTS 022615 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022615 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Innovative Invasive Species Control and Bioremediation via RNAI Treatment Apply for G15AC00082 Funding Number: G15AC00082 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Education Funding Amount: $165,000 |
| Military Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) Apply for HE1254 15 1 2015 Funding Number: HE1254 15 1 2015 Agency: Department of Defense Category: Education Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Rehabilitation Short Term Training Program CFDA Number 84.246K Apply for ED GRANTS 030915 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 030915 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $200,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P15AC00143", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.