Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00168
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- The National Park Service in the education 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 Aug 2, 2013 and posted on Aug 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the Alice Ferguson Foundation for continuation of the Bridging the Watershed Program.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $256,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $256,500.00 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:
The Bridging the Watershed Program (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00168) is a National Park Service education and natural resources stewardship initiative focused on the Potomac Watershed. The core purpose of the award is to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship in the region by equipping two key groups, local/regional school educators and National Park Service rangers, with practical educational tools and support so they can use national parks as hands-on classrooms and laboratories. In other words, the program is designed to help educators and park staff translate the parks and the watershed into real-world learning experiences that connect students and communities to local natural resources, watershed health, and stewardship behaviors.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The anticipated number of awards is one, and the total funding amount is fixed at $256,500, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $256,500. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide additional non-federal match funds as a condition of receiving the award.
A key point in the announcement is that it was not an open competition and not a request for applications. The posting makes clear it is a single-source award to the Alice Ferguson Foundation for continuation of an existing Bridging the Watershed Program. Although the general eligibility category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the language stating “single source award†indicates that the funding decision was intended specifically for that named organization rather than for new applicants.
The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2013, reflecting the administrative timeline for finalizing this continuation award rather than a typical application window for competitive grants. For official posting details and related materials, the announcement references Grants.gov as the additional information link. The designated contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov, for assistance accessing the full announcement or handling administrative questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Bridging the Watershed Program (P13AS00168)
What is the Bridging the Watershed Program?
The Bridging the Watershed Program is a National Park Service education and natural resources stewardship initiative focused on the Potomac Watershed. Its purpose is to build long-term environmental stewardship by helping educators and National Park Service staff use national parks as hands-on classrooms and laboratories.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core goal is to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship in the Potomac Watershed region by equipping two groups, local/regional school educators and National Park Service rangers, with practical educational tools and support to translate parks and watershed resources into real-world learning experiences.
Who are the primary groups supported by this program?
The program is designed to support (1) local and regional school educators and (2) National Park Service rangers, providing tools and support so they can deliver watershed- and park-based education tied to stewardship behaviors.
What geographic area does the program focus on?
The initiative is focused on the Potomac Watershed.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes practical education and stewardship support that helps educators and park staff use national parks to create hands-on learning experiences connected to local natural resources, watershed health, and stewardship behaviors.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00168.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
How many awards were anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding amount is fixed at $256,500.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $256,500, meaning the award amount is set at that level.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting states it was not an open competition and not a request for applications.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) where new applicants can apply?
No. The announcement explicitly indicates it is not a request for applications and is described as a single-source award.
Who was the intended recipient of this funding?
The posting indicates the funding was a single-source award to the Alice Ferguson Foundation for continuation of an existing Bridging the Watershed Program.
If general eligibility mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can another nonprofit apply?
While the general eligibility category is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the announcement language indicates a single-source award intended for a named organization, rather than inviting new applicants.
Why is the posting window so short?
The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2013, and closed on August 5, 2013. The information provided indicates this reflects an administrative timeline for finalizing a continuation award rather than a typical application period for a competitive grant.
What were the posted and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 2, 2013. The original closing date and the current closing date are both August 5, 2013.
Where can someone find official posting details and related materials?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the additional information link for official posting details and related materials.
Who is the designated point of contact for this opportunity?
The designated contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Rita Mihalik can be reached by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What kinds of questions should the contact person be able to help with?
Based on the information provided, the contact is identified for assistance accessing the full announcement or handling administrative questions.
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