Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00293
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archeological Technician Young Adult Engagement and Development for Joshua Tree NP" 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 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2016 This is NOT a request for application. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that The National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00050.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $186,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service issued a public notice for a discretionary funding action titled "Archeological Technician Young Adult Engagement and Development for Joshua Tree NP" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00293). The activity falls under the Natural Resources funding category and is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. The notice lists an award ceiling of $186,000 and indicates the National Park Service expected to make one award.
A key point is that this posting is not a request for applications and was not intended to solicit proposals from the public. Instead, it serves as a transparency notice that the National Park Service planned to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00050). In other words, the decision to fund and the partnering mechanism were already in place, and the announcement functioned primarily to document and publicly communicate the planned use of federal funds for this particular project.
The focus of the project, as stated in the title and description, is archeological technician work paired with young adult engagement and development activities at Joshua Tree National Park. While the notice does not provide detailed tasks or work plans, the framing suggests a program designed to involve young adults in archeological field and/or cultural resource support work, building practical skills and professional development while contributing to the park's resource management and preservation goals. Cooperative agreements typically imply substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, which can include collaboration on technical direction, project oversight, and coordination with park priorities.
Eligibility information in the notice identifies "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education" as eligible applicants, but because the posting is explicitly not an application request and references an existing cooperative agreement, the eligibility line is more of a standard field in the listing than a signal that new applicants could compete for the funding. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity is 15.931, and the posting shows a creation date of June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of July 12, 2016, reflecting the timeframe for the public notice rather than a competitive application window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The public notice is titled "Archeological Technician Young Adult Engagement and Development for Joshua Tree NP."
Who issued the notice?
The notice was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P16AS00293.
Is this a grant I can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and was not intended to solicit proposals from the public.
If it is not open for applications, what is the purpose of the posting?
It functions as a transparency notice. It documents and publicly communicates that the National Park Service planned to fund a specific project using federal funds under an existing cooperative agreement.
What funding mechanism is being used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The action is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, the cooperative agreement format indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project. This can include collaboration on technical direction, project oversight, and coordination with park priorities.
Is the project connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice references an existing cooperative agreement: Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00050.
Does the notice indicate that the award was already planned for a specific project?
Yes. The notice explains that the decision to fund and the partnering mechanism were already in place, and the announcement primarily served to document the planned use of funds for that particular project.
What is the funding category for this action?
The activity is listed under the Natural Resources funding category.
What is the award ceiling?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $186,000.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
The National Park Service expected to make one award.
What is the project about?
The focus is archeological technician work paired with young adult engagement and development activities at Joshua Tree National Park.
Does the notice describe specific tasks or a detailed work plan?
No. The notice does not provide detailed tasks or a full work plan, but it frames the effort around archeological technician support and young adult skill-building and professional development in support of the park's resource management and preservation goals.
Where will the work take place?
The work is associated with Joshua Tree National Park (Joshua Tree NP).
Who is listed as eligible in the notice?
The eligibility field identifies "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education" as eligible applicants.
Does the eligibility listing mean new organizations can compete for this funding?
Not based on the information provided. Because the posting states it is not a request for applications and it references an existing cooperative agreement, the eligibility line appears to be a standard listing field rather than an indication of an open competition.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number shown is 15.931.
When was the notice created?
The posting shows a creation date of June 27, 2016.
What is the closing date shown, and does it represent an application deadline?
The original closing date shown is July 12, 2016. Based on the notice description, this date reflects the timeframe for the public notice rather than a competitive application window.
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