Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00470
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Artists in Residence Program Partner program Santa Monica Mountains Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2016 Not a request for applications NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with SMMF. (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 $50,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Artists in Residence Program Partner program Santa Monica Mountains Fund" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00470), is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior that supports an Artist in Residence program in the Santa Monica Mountains. The project centers on combining arts-based engagement with environmental education, using creative practice as a way to connect young people to the landscape, deepen their understanding of environmental issues, and encourage long-term stewardship of National Parks. The intent is for artists to work directly with youth participants, using a range of artistic mediums to help them interpret park resources and their own experiences outdoors through creative projects.
The program is structured as a cooperative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF). Rather than functioning as a typical open competition, this notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not a request for applications. The announcement serves primarily as a transparency measure to inform the public that the NPS plans to fund this work under an already existing Cooperative Agreement with SMMF. In practice, that means the partner organization and the federal agency collaborate closely on planning, coordination, and implementation, with shared responsibilities that are characteristic of cooperative agreements.
A major focus of the project is youth outreach, particularly in partnership with youth-serving nonprofit organizations in urban Los Angeles. The park has an established history of working with these groups, and this program builds on that foundation by providing structured opportunities for young people to spend time in the park environment while participating in guided, artist-led activities. Through the residency format, each Artist in Residence is expected to engage a youth group and facilitate learning and creative output, linking artmaking to environmental themes, place-based observation, and experiences in the Santa Monica Mountains.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. It falls under an arts-related activity category (noted as Arts, with reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), and is associated with CFDA number 15.954. The anticipated funding level listed is up to an award ceiling of $50,000, with one expected award. Eligibility information indicates that qualified applicants would be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), although in this specific instance the notice indicates funding will be issued under an existing agreement with SMMF rather than through an open call.
Key dates included in the record show the opportunity was created on August 9, 2016, with an original closing date of August 23, 2016; however, because it is not an open application announcement, those dates function more as part of the public posting timeline than as an invitation for competitive submissions. Overall, the opportunity reflects an arts-in-parks approach aimed at meaningful youth engagement: bringing artists and young people together in a National Park setting to create work, learn about the environment firsthand, and build a stronger sense of responsibility and connection to public lands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Artists in Residence Program Partner program Santa Monica Mountains Fund."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00470.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project supports an Artist in Residence program in the Santa Monica Mountains that combines arts-based engagement with environmental education. It uses creative practice to connect young people to the landscape, build understanding of environmental issues, and encourage long-term stewardship of National Parks.
Where does the program take place?
The program is focused on the Santa Monica Mountains in a National Park setting.
Who is the primary partner organization mentioned in the notice?
The program is structured as a cooperative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF).
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award, and it is not a request for applications.
If it is not open for applications, why was it posted publicly?
The notice functions as a transparency measure to inform the public that NPS plans to fund the work under an already existing Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF).
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the National Park Service intends to make an award to a specified partner under an existing agreement, rather than selecting recipients through a competitive application process.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement described in the notice?
The notice describes it as a collaborative arrangement where the partner organization and the federal agency work closely on planning, coordination, and implementation, with shared responsibilities characteristic of cooperative agreements.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary and associated with arts-related activity (noted as Arts, with reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated funding level is up to an award ceiling of $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is the intended audience or participant group for the program activities?
A major focus is youth outreach. The program is designed to engage young people through structured opportunities in the park environment paired with guided, artist-led activities.
What kinds of organizations are involved in youth outreach?
The notice emphasizes partnerships with youth-serving nonprofit organizations in urban Los Angeles.
What are Artists in Residence expected to do as part of the program?
Each Artist in Residence is expected to engage a youth group and facilitate learning and creative output. The residency format links artmaking to environmental themes, place-based observation, and participants' outdoor experiences in the Santa Monica Mountains.
What artistic approaches or mediums are supported?
The notice states that artists may use a range of artistic mediums to help youth interpret park resources and their own experiences outdoors through creative projects.
How does the program connect art and environmental education?
It uses creative practice and artist-led activities as a way to connect young people to the landscape, deepen understanding of environmental issues, and encourage stewardship of National Parks.
What is the stated long-term goal of the program?
The program aims to build a stronger sense of responsibility and connection to public lands by bringing artists and young people together to create work, learn about the environment firsthand, and support long-term stewardship.
What eligibility is listed in the record?
The eligibility information indicates qualified applicants would be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the listed eligibility mean organizations can apply right now?
No. Even though eligibility is described, this specific notice indicates the funding will be issued under an existing agreement with SMMF rather than through an open call for applications.
What are the key dates shown for the opportunity?
The record shows the opportunity was created on August 9, 2016, with an original closing date of August 23, 2016.
Do the posted dates indicate an application window?
Not in this case. Because the notice is not an open application announcement, the dates function more as part of the public posting timeline than as an invitation for competitive submissions.
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