Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00382
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging the Watershed Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2014 and posted on Sep 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to continue to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
The Bridging the Watershed Program (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00382) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice describing the agency's intent to continue supporting an ongoing partnership project with the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF). The program focuses on natural resource stewardship education across the Potomac Watershed, using National Park sites as outdoor classrooms and training venues. In practice, it supports field studies for students and professional development activities such as teacher and teacher-ranger trainings, with NPS and AFF staff jointly facilitating these hands-on learning experiences.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the work. That aligns with the program description, since NPS staff are not just providing funding but also helping co-deliver the educational field studies and trainings alongside AFF staff at park sites. The notice specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
A key point is that this posting is not a request for applications. It serves as a public notice that NPS intends to continue funding the project without full and open competition, meaning it is essentially a continuation/sole-source continuation of an existing relationship rather than an open grant competition where new applicants can apply. Although the eligibility category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the lack of competitive application process means that eligibility information is largely informational for public record rather than an invitation for new proposals.
The announcement was posted and created on September 17, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2014, reflecting the administrative nature of the notice rather than a typical multi-week application window. The funding fields in the record list an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award ceiling/floor of $0, which commonly appears in notices that are meant to document intent to fund or continue an agreement rather than announce a competed funding amount through Grants.gov.
For reference or access issues, the listed NPS contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer (301-432-7890, ritamihalik@nps.gov). Additional general information is referenced through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bridging the Watershed Program (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00382)?
The Bridging the Watershed Program (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00382) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice describing NPS's intent to continue supporting an ongoing partnership project with the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF). The program centers on natural resource stewardship education across the Potomac Watershed, using National Park sites as outdoor classrooms and training venues.
Which federal agency is associated with this funding notice?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
Who is the partner organization identified in the notice?
The notice specifically describes a continuation of an ongoing partnership project with the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on natural resource stewardship education across the Potomac Watershed. It uses National Park sites as outdoor classrooms and training venues to support hands-on learning.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the notice, the program supports hands-on educational activities such as:
- Field studies for students
- Professional development activities
- Teacher trainings
- Teacher-ranger trainings
Where do program activities take place?
Activities take place across the Potomac Watershed and use National Park sites as outdoor classrooms and training venues.
How are NPS staff involved in the project?
The notice indicates that NPS staff are substantially involved in carrying out the work. NPS and AFF staff jointly facilitate field studies and training activities at park sites, meaning the agency is not only providing funding but also helping to deliver the programming.
What type of award instrument is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project, which aligns with the description of NPS staff co-delivering activities with AFF staff.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity where new applicants can apply?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not a request for applications. It serves as a public notice that NPS intends to continue funding the project without full and open competition, which reflects a continuation of an existing relationship rather than an open competition for new proposals.
If eligibility is listed, who is shown as eligible?
The eligibility category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear this is not a request for applications, so the eligibility listing functions as informational context rather than an invitation for new applicants to apply.
Why does the notice show a very short posting-to-closing timeframe?
The announcement was created and posted on September 17, 2014, and shows an original and current closing date of September 18, 2014. This short timeframe is consistent with the administrative nature of a public notice documenting intent to continue funding, rather than a typical open application period.
Why do the funding fields show $0 for estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor?
The record lists an estimated total funding amount of $0 and an award ceiling and floor of $0. According to the description provided, this commonly appears in notices that primarily document an intent to fund or continue an agreement rather than announce a competed funding amount through Grants.gov.
Does this notice indicate that NPS will fund AFF through a sole-source continuation?
Yes. The notice states NPS intends to continue funding the project without full and open competition, which indicates a continuation/sole-source continuation of an existing partnership project with AFF.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The listed NPS contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can I contact the NPS point of contact?
You can contact Rita Mihalik at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Where is general information about federal grant postings referenced?
The notice references Grants.gov for additional general information and indicates http://www.grants.gov as the site.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary funding notice"?
Based on the information provided, the notice is a discretionary funding notice that describes NPS's intent to continue supporting an ongoing partnership project. In this case, it is presented as a public notice of intent rather than a call for new applications.
What is meant by using National Park sites as "outdoor classrooms" and "training venues"?
Within the context of this notice, it means National Park sites are used as locations where students and educators participate in hands-on learning experiences, including field studies and professional development trainings facilitated by NPS and AFF staff.
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