Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AC00974
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016 Restoration and Fencing Project for Glacier National Park" 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 Jun 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 Restoration and Fencing Project for Glacier National Park (Funding Opportunity Number P16AC00974 / NOIP16AC00974) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open grant competition. In other words, it was published to inform the public that NPS planned to issue a task agreement under an already-existing master/cooperative agreement rather than solicit new applications. The opportunity sits under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is tied to CFDA 15.931, Youth Conservation Activities, with statutory authorities cited under various provisions of U.S. Code authorizing NPS resource stewardship, conservation, and youth partnership work.
The intended recipient is the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC), with a total anticipated federal award amount of $34,000 and no cost share required. The award instrument is described as a task agreement (under a broader cooperative agreement structure), with an anticipated period of performance running through October 31, 2016. The point of contact listed for the award is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer. While the listing includes an "original closing date" of July 8, 2016, the narrative makes clear this was not a solicitation and therefore not something other organizations could apply to in the usual way.
Project work is framed around restoration-focused field support in Glacier National Park, combining hands-on resource projects with youth development and education. MCC crews were expected to collaborate closely with NPS staff during “Trail Maintenance 2016†and related natural resource tasks, with the overall goals including getting on-the-ground conservation work completed, connecting participants to the communities and landscapes where they are working, and building an educational component that strengthens understanding of natural resource protection. NPS anticipated substantial involvement in planning, oversight, and successful completion of the work, which aligns with how cooperative agreements typically function when federal staff are actively engaged rather than simply issuing funds.
On the ground, MCC was expected to assist the park’s revegetation crew on a range of projects on both the west and east sides of Glacier National Park. Specific activities mentioned include planting work along the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR), potential planting of whitebark pine and limber pine (species often targeted in high-elevation restoration and resilience efforts), and other resource management projects as needed. The scope also includes operational support tasks tied to the park’s plant materials and restoration pipeline, such as helping with nursery closing activities, seed collection, and nursery maintenance at park headquarters. Although the title references “restoration and fencing,†the narrative emphasizes revegetation, planting, and nursery/seed support as key deliverables, alongside broader trail and resource project assistance.
The notice also explains why NPS did not use full and open competition. MCC was already part of the established 21st Century Conservation Corps Program - Youth Engagement and Development and held an existing cooperative agreement (referenced as P15AC00017) that allowed NPS to assign specific tasks via task agreements. NPS considered three members of the 21st Century Conservation Corps network for this work and selected MCC in part because of MCC’s long track record in Glacier National Park, described as more than 19 consecutive years of partnership. The park highlighted that MCC could provide crew models and supervision that match Glacier’s backcountry and resource-management needs, while also delivering meaningful youth experiences that combine physical work with education about stewardship and appreciation of park resources.
FAQs: 2016 Restoration and Fencing Project for Glacier National Park (P16AC00974 / NOIP16AC00974)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This listing is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award for the "2016 Restoration and Fencing Project for Glacier National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AC00974 / NOIP16AC00974). It was published to inform the public that NPS planned to issue a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than run an open grant competition.
2) Is this an open grant competition that organizations can apply to?
No. The notice is not a solicitation and was not intended to accept new applications. Even though the listing includes an "original closing date" of July 8, 2016, the narrative makes clear it was a notice of intent to award and therefore not open for other applicants in the usual way.
3) Which agency is issuing the award?
The award is under the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
4) What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice is tied to CFDA 15.931, Youth Conservation Activities.
5) Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC).
6) What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $34,000.
7) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost share is required, according to the notice.
8) What type of award instrument will be used?
The instrument is described as a task agreement issued under a broader cooperative agreement structure (rather than a standalone, openly competed grant).
9) What is the expected period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs through October 31, 2016.
10) Who is the point of contact for this award?
The point of contact listed is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer.
11) Why did NPS not use full and open competition for this work?
NPS stated the work would be assigned under an already-existing cooperative agreement framework connected to the 21st Century Conservation Corps Program - Youth Engagement and Development. The notice explains MCC already held an existing cooperative agreement (referenced as P15AC00017), allowing NPS to assign specific tasks via task agreements instead of soliciting new applications.
12) Was MCC the only organization considered?
No. NPS indicated it considered three members of the 21st Century Conservation Corps network for this work and selected MCC.
13) Why was Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) selected?
The notice cites MCC's long-standing history of partnership in Glacier National Park (described as more than 19 consecutive years). NPS also highlighted MCC's ability to provide crew models and supervision aligned with Glacier's backcountry and resource-management needs, while supporting youth experiences that combine field work with education about stewardship and park resources.
14) What is the overall purpose of the project?
The work is framed around restoration-focused field support in Glacier National Park, combining hands-on natural resource projects with youth development and education. The goals include completing on-the-ground conservation work, connecting participants to the communities and landscapes where they work, and strengthening understanding of natural resource protection through an educational component.
15) What kind of field work is described in the scope?
MCC crews were expected to collaborate with NPS staff during "Trail Maintenance 2016" and related natural resource tasks. The notice also emphasizes revegetation and planting support, as well as broader resource management assistance as needed.
16) Where in Glacier National Park would work occur?
The notice references work on both the west and east sides of Glacier National Park.
17) What revegetation and planting tasks are specifically mentioned?
Examples listed include planting work along the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) and potential planting of whitebark pine and limber pine.
18) Does the project include nursery and seed-related work?
Yes. The scope includes operational support tasks tied to the park's restoration and plant materials pipeline, such as helping with nursery closing activities, seed collection, and nursery maintenance at park headquarters.
19) The title mentions "restoration and fencing." Is fencing described in the work details?
While the title references "restoration and fencing," the narrative description focuses primarily on revegetation, planting, and nursery/seed support, along with trail and natural resource project assistance. Specific fencing tasks are not detailed in the provided description.
20) How involved would NPS staff be in the project?
NPS anticipated substantial involvement in planning, oversight, and successful completion of the work, which aligns with cooperative agreement-style projects where federal staff are actively engaged.
21) What partnership or program framework does this project fall under?
The notice places this work under the 21st Century Conservation Corps Program - Youth Engagement and Development, using an existing cooperative agreement vehicle to issue a task agreement for this specific project.
22) What does the listed "closing date" mean if this was not a solicitation?
The listing includes an "original closing date" of July 8, 2016, but the notice narrative clarifies it was not an open competition. Based on the description, that date should not be interpreted as an application deadline for outside organizations.
23) What statutory authorities are referenced for this notice?
The notice states that statutory authorities are cited under various provisions of the U.S. Code authorizing NPS resource stewardship, conservation, and youth partnership work (without listing those provisions in the provided summary).
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