Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00040
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- The National Park Service in the community development education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Capacity at Groundwork Dona Ana, NM Green Teams to Green Jobs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2013 and posted on Apr 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,143.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $57,143.00 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 National Park Service (NPS) posted this notice to inform the public that it planned to fund a specific, pre-identified set of activities for Groundwork Dona Ana, New Mexico, through Groundwork USA, without a competitive application process. In other words, it is not an open grant solicitation and it is not asking organizations to apply. The work is structured as a Task Agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H4531110704) between NPS and Groundwork USA, and it sits within the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (CFDA 15.921). The statutory authority cited comes from the Outdoor Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460.1-1(d)) and related authorities.
The project is titled "Building Capacity at Groundwork USA Dona Ana Green Teams to Green Jobs" and carries an anticipated federal award total of $57,143 with no cost share requirement. The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through June 30, 2014. The notice lists one expected award and identifies Groundwork USA as the recipient, reflecting that this is a single-source action rather than a competition. The single-source justification is based on "unique qualifications," emphasizing Groundwork USA's role as the national backbone organization for the Groundwork network, its experience supporting local Groundwork Trusts, and its ability to bring additional resources and partnerships to the local effort in Dona Ana County, consistent with requirements tied to an EPA-NPS interagency arrangement referenced in the notice.
Programmatically, the funding is meant to build Groundwork Dona Ana's capacity to connect environmental restoration and reuse work, especially around brownfields, with workforce development. "Brownfields" are described in the announcement as underused or derelict sites that are contaminated or perceived to be contaminated due to past uses. The overall intent is to support conservation, recreation, community benefit, and economic development by strengthening the local Groundwork organization and expanding its reach and impact. The specific objectives spelled out are to (1) develop a Green Job Training Certification Program for Groundwork Dona Ana, (2) develop hands-on training opportunities tied to green jobs and brownfields work, (3) engage new communities in Dona Ana County to identify and develop environmental improvement projects, and (4) produce a two-year strategic plan to guide organizational capacity building.
The scope of work is detailed and includes several connected tracks. On the training side, Groundwork USA is expected to help Groundwork Dona Ana identify partners across businesses, schools and training organizations, and state/local agencies who can contribute curriculum and instruction. The core curriculum may cover practical environmental and safety topics such as hazardous materials management, underground storage tanks, solid waste management, alternative treatment technologies, wastewater treatment, exposure reduction, worker safety, stewardship, pollution prevention, and other subjects tied to local environmental needs. The project also calls for building a local "green jobs network" by proactively engaging education, government, and business stakeholders across Dona Ana County and New Mexico, with an explicit goal of identifying job opportunities and helping place graduates. Another key element is creating a clear pathway for alumni of Groundwork Dona Ana's Green Team Environmental Service Learning Program to transition into the certification program, so that existing youth or community participants can move toward credentials and employment.
The agreement also asks Groundwork USA and Groundwork Dona Ana to explore whether a hands-on training component could be designed around helping low-income, elderly, and/or disabled residents remain safely and affordably in their homes. This portion involves building a partner group with local service agencies, conducting a needs assessment focused on home and yard maintenance and low-cost improvements that reduce or conserve energy, and researching similar programs within the Groundwork network and other national models. The deliverable is a feasibility assessment report with findings and, if feasible, recommendations for implementation steps as part of the broader certification program.
A third major workstream is community expansion and project development in parts of Dona Ana County that Groundwork Dona Ana has not previously served. The tasks include identifying key community members and stakeholders in underserved communities, holding meetings to understand needs and opportunities, generating a prioritized list of potential projects, and selecting two projects for deeper evaluation and planning with partners and residents. This component is aimed at broadening Groundwork Dona Ana's footprint while grounding future work in locally identified priorities.
The final major track focuses on organizational strengthening and long-term planning. Groundwork USA is to conduct an operations review with Groundwork Dona Ana and host an assessment meeting, then organize a day-long workshop for staff and board members. The workshop agenda is explicitly spelled out: reviewing operations findings, clarifying board and executive director roles and responsibilities, conducting a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) of the mission and work in Dona Ana, and prioritizing actions to address key issues and opportunities. These steps feed into the creation of a two-year strategic plan, developed in accordance with Groundwork USA Strategic Planning Guidelines, covering operations, staffing, projects and programs, finances, governance, board recruitment and development, and long-term sustainability. The plan is to be submitted to Groundwork USA for review and approval, with Groundwork USA informing NPS of the outcome.
From an administrative and compliance perspective, the notice highlights several important conditions. Funds cannot be used for construction documents or actual construction of specific projects, indicating the award is focused on planning, training development, partnership building, and organizational capacity rather than capital work. Groundwork USA and/or Groundwork Dona Ana must submit quarterly progress reports to NPS describing work completed, progress toward the agreement tasks, and any additional support leveraged from other sources. The project also includes a requirement to document leveraged resources such as funding, in-kind services, volunteer hours, materials, and equipment supporting Groundwork Dona Ana's projects and operations, alongside required financial reporting.
NPS's role is described as both funding and active participation typical of a cooperative agreement structure. NPS commits to supporting the training program development, hands-on opportunity assessment, project identification in underserved communities, and the operations review and strategic planning process. NPS also indicates it will help connect Groundwork Dona Ana with other Groundwork Trusts that can provide models or assistance, and it expects to participate especially in the green job training development and in assessing projects and organizational operations as part of the two-year capacity-building plan. The public point of contact listed for the opportunity is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov), and the Grants.gov listing associated with the notice is Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00040, originally posted April 22, 2013 with a closing date of May 6, 2013, consistent with a notice period rather than an open competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice states that it is not an open grant solicitation and it is not requesting applications. It is a public notice that NPS planned to fund a specific, pre-identified set of activities without a competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding?
The notice identifies Groundwork USA as the recipient, with the activities supporting Groundwork Dona Ana, New Mexico, through Groundwork USA.
How will the funding be awarded (grant vs. task agreement, competitive vs. single-source)?
The work is structured as a Task Agreement under an existing cooperative agreement between NPS and Groundwork USA (Cooperative Agreement Number H4531110704). The notice reflects a single-source action rather than a competition.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Building Capacity at Groundwork USA Dona Ana Green Teams to Green Jobs."
What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The notice lists an anticipated total federal award amount of $57,143.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost share requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice lists one expected award and identifies a single recipient (Groundwork USA).
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through June 30, 2014.
Which NPS program does this work fall under?
The notice places the work within the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program and lists CFDA 15.921.
What legal/statutory authority is cited for this action?
The notice cites the Outdoor Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460.1-1(d)) and related authorities.
Why is this a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The notice states the single-source justification is based on "unique qualifications," including Groundwork USA's role as the national backbone organization for the Groundwork network, its experience supporting local Groundwork Trusts, and its ability to bring additional resources and partnerships to the effort in Dona Ana County. The notice also references requirements tied to an EPA-NPS interagency arrangement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall intent is to build Groundwork Dona Ana's capacity to connect environmental restoration and reuse work (especially around brownfields) with workforce development, supporting conservation, recreation, community benefit, and economic development.
How does the notice define "brownfields" in this context?
The notice describes brownfields as underused or derelict sites that are contaminated or perceived to be contaminated due to past uses.
What are the specific objectives listed in the notice?
The notice lists four objectives: (1) develop a Green Job Training Certification Program for Groundwork Dona Ana, (2) develop hands-on training opportunities tied to green jobs and brownfields work, (3) engage new communities in Dona Ana County to identify and develop environmental improvement projects, and (4) produce a two-year strategic plan to guide organizational capacity building.
What types of partners are expected to be involved in developing the training program?
Groundwork USA is expected to help Groundwork Dona Ana identify partners across businesses, schools and training organizations, and state/local agencies to contribute curriculum and instruction.
What topics might be included in the core curriculum?
The notice indicates the curriculum may include practical environmental and safety topics such as hazardous materials management, underground storage tanks, solid waste management, alternative treatment technologies, wastewater treatment, exposure reduction, worker safety, stewardship, pollution prevention, and other subjects tied to local environmental needs.
Is building employer connections and job placement part of the scope?
Yes. The notice calls for building a local "green jobs network" by engaging education, government, and business stakeholders with the explicit goal of identifying job opportunities and helping place graduates.
How does the project connect to Groundwork Dona Ana's existing Green Team program?
The notice describes creating a clear pathway for alumni of Groundwork Dona Ana's Green Team Environmental Service Learning Program to transition into the certification program, supporting movement from participation to credentials and employment.
Does the scope include hands-on training related to helping residents remain in their homes?
The notice asks Groundwork USA and Groundwork Dona Ana to explore whether a hands-on training component could be designed around helping low-income, elderly, and/or disabled residents remain safely and affordably in their homes.
What activities are included in the home-focused feasibility work?
The notice includes building a partner group with local service agencies, conducting a needs assessment focused on home and yard maintenance and low-cost improvements that reduce or conserve energy, and researching similar programs within the Groundwork network and other national models.
What is the deliverable for the home-focused component?
The deliverable described is a feasibility assessment report with findings and, if feasible, recommendations for implementation steps as part of the broader certification program.
Does the project include expanding into new communities within Dona Ana County?
Yes. A major workstream is community expansion and project development in parts of Dona Ana County that Groundwork Dona Ana has not previously served.
What steps are included for identifying and developing projects in underserved communities?
The notice lists tasks that include identifying key community members and stakeholders, holding meetings to understand needs and opportunities, generating a prioritized list of potential projects, and selecting two projects for deeper evaluation and planning with partners and residents.
What organizational capacity-building and planning activities are required?
The notice describes an operations review, an assessment meeting, and a day-long workshop for staff and board members, followed by development of a two-year strategic plan aligned with Groundwork USA Strategic Planning Guidelines.
What topics must be covered in the day-long workshop?
The workshop agenda is spelled out in the notice and includes: reviewing operations findings, clarifying board and executive director roles and responsibilities, conducting a SWOT analysis of the mission and work in Dona Ana, and prioritizing actions to address key issues and opportunities.
What must the two-year strategic plan address?
The notice states the plan should cover operations, staffing, projects and programs, finances, governance, board recruitment and development, and long-term sustainability.
Who reviews and approves the two-year strategic plan?
The notice states the plan is to be submitted to Groundwork USA for review and approval, and Groundwork USA will inform NPS of the outcome.
Are funds allowed to be used for construction or construction documents?
No. The notice states funds cannot be used for construction documents or actual construction of specific projects.
What reporting is required during the project?
The notice requires quarterly progress reports to NPS describing work completed, progress toward the agreement tasks, and any additional support leveraged from other sources. Financial reporting is also required.
What does the notice mean by documenting "leveraged resources"?
The notice specifies documenting leveraged resources such as funding, in-kind services, volunteer hours, materials, and equipment supporting Groundwork Dona Ana's projects and operations.
What is NPS's role in this cooperative agreement?
NPS is described as providing funding and active participation typical of a cooperative agreement. The notice indicates NPS will support training program development, assessment of hands-on opportunities, project identification in underserved communities, and the operations review and strategic planning process, and will help connect Groundwork Dona Ana with other Groundwork Trusts as models or assistance.
Who is the public point of contact for this notice?
The notice lists June Zastrow as the public point of contact: 303-987-6718 and junezastrow@nps.gov.
What is the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number associated with the notice?
The notice references Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00040.
When was the notice originally posted and what closing date is shown?
The notice indicates it was originally posted April 22, 2013 with a closing date of May 6, 2013, consistent with a notice period rather than an open competition.
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