Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00317
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Capacity for 50th Anniversary" 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 Aug 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $33,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $33,500.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Building Capacity for 50th Anniversary" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00317) was issued by the National Park Service under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance. It is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to be substantially involved in the work rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back. The purpose of this specific task agreement is to strengthen long-term capacity and support for the National Trails System in advance of a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act in 2018. In practical terms, the emphasis is on sustaining the National Trails System and ensuring the organizations and partnerships around it are better prepared for anniversary-related needs, activities, and long-term stewardship.
This opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $33,500. The award ceiling was also $33,500, and the award floor was listed as $1. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so recipients would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The eligible applicant category was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
From an administrative standpoint, the posting and creation dates were August 18, 2015, and the archive date was August 29, 2015. The closing date was listed as "Notification of Intent to Award" with a clear note that no applications would be accepted. That language indicates this was not a competitive, open call for proposals; rather, it functioned as a notice that an award decision was being made (often meaning an intended recipient had already been identified through internal justification or a separate process).
For those seeking more information, the listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source and provided a National Park Service contact: John Bechtold (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov). The announcement also reiterated that no applications would be accepted, so inquiries would have been limited to understanding the notice and the associated administrative details rather than submitting a proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Building Capacity for 50th Anniversary (P15AS00317)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building Capacity for 50th Anniversary".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00317.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
It is associated with CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What kind of award instrument is being used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this opportunity?
In this context, a cooperative agreement typically means the agency expects to be substantially involved in the work rather than making an award and stepping back.
What is the purpose of this specific task agreement?
The purpose is to strengthen long-term capacity and support for the National Trails System in advance of a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act in 2018.
What does the opportunity emphasize in practical terms?
The emphasis is on sustaining the National Trails System and ensuring that the organizations and partnerships around it are better prepared for anniversary-related needs, activities, and long-term stewardship.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $33,500.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $33,500.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligible applicant category specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates were both August 18, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 29, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The closing date was listed as "Notification of Intent to Award".
Were applications accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice clearly stated that no applications would be accepted.
What does "Notification of Intent to Award" mean here?
Based on the notice language provided, it indicates this was not a competitive, open call for proposals. Instead, it functioned as a notice that an award decision was being made, often suggesting an intended recipient had already been identified through internal justification or a separate process.
Where could someone look for additional information?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source.
Who is the National Park Service contact for this opportunity?
The contact listed was John Bechtold.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 303-969-2492.
What is the email address for the listed contact?
The email provided was JohnBechtold@nps.gov.
What kinds of questions would the contact likely address, given that applications were not accepted?
Because the announcement stated that no applications would be accepted, inquiries would likely be limited to understanding the notice and the related administrative details, rather than requesting guidance on submitting a proposal.
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