Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 10 PWR H9450100001
Apply for NPS 10 PWR H9450100001
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "5 year Umbrella Cooperative Agreement for Natural, Cultural and Trail Maintenance work at several Pacific Northwest National Parks" 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 16, 2010 and posted on Mar 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to create an umbrella cooperative agreement with Northwest Youth Corps without full and open competition. This umbrella will be used by National Parks located in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho).
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement for a 5-year umbrella cooperative agreement focused on ongoing natural resource, cultural resource, and trail maintenance needs across multiple National Parks in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The central idea is to pair critical, routine park maintenance work with a structured youth employment and development program, giving young adults hands-on experience in conservation and public service while supporting parks that manage extensive trail networks and sensitive natural and cultural sites that require continual upkeep.
The project is designed as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to be actively involved beyond simply providing funds. Under the joint objectives, the Northwest Youth Corps would carry out environmental restoration and conservation services that support park operations, with a strong emphasis on trail maintenance and broader resource management tasks. The work is meant to be practical and field-based, and it may include backcountry assignments where crews camp in wilderness settings when a specific task agreement calls for it. In parallel with the on-the-ground work, the program has an explicit educational and experiential purpose: introducing youth, including those from urban backgrounds, to outdoor wilderness settings, public lands stewardship, and the value of the nation’s natural and cultural resources.
Roles are split clearly between the recipient and the NPS. The Northwest Youth Corps is responsible for recruiting and hiring young adults ages 16 to 20 as its employees, then organizing crews to complete the assigned conservation projects. The Corps provides the operational backbone of the program, including transportation, tools, and day-to-day crew oversight and supervision. NPS, in turn, supports the program by providing instructors and training materials that cover environmental awareness, conservation principles, and NPS policies and expectations. NPS also retains an oversight and compliance role by reviewing and evaluating the Corps safety plan and monitoring program performance as work proceeds.
Funding details indicate a sizable multi-year commitment. The estimated total funding for the opportunity is listed at $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $10,000. The notice references an average total annual amount of about $125,000, reflecting a typical yearly level of support under this kind of arrangement. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of resources or matching support as part of the agreement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the announcement also states that it serves as public notice of NPS’s intent to create an umbrella cooperative agreement specifically with the Northwest Youth Corps without full and open competition. In other words, while the listing provides transparency about the planned agreement, it is not framed as a broadly competitive solicitation. The announcement also notes that the Northwest Youth Corps has a substantial performance history with NPS in the region, having supported projects at eight different Pacific Northwest parks over the prior seven years, which helps explain the rationale for continuing the partnership structure.
Key dates included a posted date of March 16, 2010, and an application closing date of April 1, 2010, with the opportunity archived on May 1, 2010. A point of contact is provided for access issues or questions about the announcement: JoAnn Palmer, Purchasing Agent, Mount Rainier National Park, phone 360-569-2211.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement for a 5-year umbrella cooperative agreement focused on routine and ongoing natural resource, cultural resource, and trail maintenance needs across multiple National Parks in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho).
Which agency is offering the award?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the primary goal of the project?
The central purpose is to pair critical park maintenance work (especially trail maintenance and broader resource management tasks) with a structured youth employment and development program that provides hands-on conservation and public service experience for young adults.
What type of award is this?
The project is designed as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That means NPS expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funding.
What does an "umbrella cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
The announcement describes a 5-year umbrella cooperative agreement intended to address ongoing needs across multiple parks, with specific work carried out under task agreements as needed over the life of the umbrella agreement.
What kinds of activities or work are expected to be performed?
The work is practical and field-based and includes environmental restoration and conservation services that support park operations. The announcement highlights trail maintenance and broader natural and cultural resource management tasks.
Will the work include backcountry or wilderness assignments?
Yes. The announcement notes that work may include backcountry assignments where crews camp in wilderness settings when a specific task agreement calls for it.
Who is the intended on-the-ground workforce for the projects?
The recipient (Northwest Youth Corps) recruits and hires young adults ages 16 to 20 as employees, then organizes them into crews to complete assigned conservation projects.
Is this opportunity connected to youth education and development?
Yes. In addition to completing conservation and maintenance work, the program has an explicit educational and experiential purpose, introducing youth (including youth from urban backgrounds) to wilderness settings, stewardship of public lands, and the value of the nation’s natural and cultural resources.
What are the responsibilities of the recipient organization?
The Northwest Youth Corps is responsible for recruiting and hiring youth employees (ages 16 to 20), organizing and operating crews, providing transportation and tools, and providing day-to-day oversight and supervision for conservation projects.
What are the responsibilities of the National Park Service (NPS)?
NPS supports the program by providing instructors and training materials covering environmental awareness, conservation principles, and NPS policies and expectations. NPS also reviews and evaluates the Corps safety plan and monitors program performance as work proceeds.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is listed at $1,000,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $10,000.
What is the typical annual funding amount mentioned in the notice?
The notice references an average total annual amount of about $125,000, reflecting a typical yearly level of support under this kind of arrangement.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The announcement states that there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of resources or matching support as part of the agreement.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Which geographic areas and parks are included?
The work is described as supporting multiple National Parks in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligibility statement?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
The announcement states it serves as public notice of NPS’s intent to create an umbrella cooperative agreement specifically with the Northwest Youth Corps without full and open competition. In that sense, it is not framed as a broadly competitive solicitation.
Why is NPS planning to continue the partnership with Northwest Youth Corps?
The notice explains that the Northwest Youth Corps has a substantial performance history with NPS in the region, supporting projects at eight different Pacific Northwest parks over the prior seven years, which is cited as part of the rationale for continuing the partnership structure.
What are the key dates listed for the opportunity?
The posted date is March 16, 2010. The application closing date is April 1, 2010. The opportunity was archived on May 1, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The point of contact listed is JoAnn Palmer, Purchasing Agent, Mount Rainier National Park, phone 360-569-2211.
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