Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00250
Apply for P14AS00250
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps 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 12, 2014 and posted on Aug 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of 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 Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps Program (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00250) is a National Park Service (NPS) education initiative connected to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Its stated purpose is the continued support of project activities that provide qualified and experienced educators with high-quality professional development through the park's Education Program. In practical terms, the program is framed as a way to strengthen educator capacity by offering training and learning experiences that help teachers use the park and its resources as tools for instruction, likely integrating local history, natural resources, stewardship concepts, and place-based education tied to the C and O Canal.
This listing is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument type, which generally indicates an arrangement where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The activity category is Education, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning recipients are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award under this notice.
A key point is that this announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intends to continue funding ongoing project activities without full and open competition. The original and current closing dates are both listed as August 14, 2014, and the posting and creation dates are August 12, 2014, which reinforces that the purpose is notification rather than soliciting new proposals. The award ceiling, award floor, and estimated total funding are all shown as 0, which is common in notices that function primarily as continuation or intent-to-award communications rather than competitive solicitations that specify available dollars.
Eligible applicants are identified as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. While this eligibility language is included, the non-competitive nature of the notice means it is not an open invitation for new organizations to apply at that time; it is primarily documenting the agency's plan to keep supporting the existing effort under the Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps Program.
For anyone needing the full announcement details, the notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The listed contact for access or questions is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service, reachable at 301-663-1481 x5 and via email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps Program (NPS) - FAQs
What is the Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps Program?
The Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps Program is a National Park Service (NPS) education initiative connected to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. It is designed to support project activities that provide qualified and experienced educators with high-quality professional development through the park's Education Program.
What is the stated purpose of this funding opportunity?
The stated purpose is the continued support of project activities that strengthen educator capacity by offering training and learning experiences. These experiences are intended to help teachers use the park and its resources as tools for instruction, likely incorporating local history, natural resources, stewardship concepts, and place-based education related to the C and O Canal.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00250.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
Which park is this program connected to?
This program is connected to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
What type of funding opportunity is this (competitive or non-competitive)?
This notice is not competitive. It is explicitly described as not a request for applications and serves as a public notice that NPS intends to continue funding ongoing project activities without full and open competition.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice of intent to continue support for an ongoing effort.
What does it mean that the notice is "not a request for applications"?
Based on the information provided, it means NPS is not soliciting new proposals under this announcement. Instead, the notice documents NPS's intent to continue funding existing project activities without conducting a full competitive process.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" imply in this context?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates an arrangement where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.944, labeled as Natural Resource Stewardship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. That means recipients are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award under this notice.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The award ceiling, award floor, and estimated total funding are all listed as 0. This is described as common for notices that function as continuation or intent-to-award communications rather than competitive solicitations that specify available dollars.
Why would the funding amounts be listed as 0?
Based on the information provided, this notice is primarily a continuation/intent-to-award style communication rather than an open competition. In those cases, it is common for listings to show 0 for the award ceiling, floor, and total funding.
Who is eligible to apply (per the eligibility language shown)?
Eligible applicants are identified as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language provided states that institutions of higher education are excluded.
Does the listed eligibility mean new organizations can apply now?
Not according to this notice. Even though eligibility language is included, the announcement is described as non-competitive and explicitly not a request for applications, meaning it is not presented as an open invitation for new organizations to apply at that time.
What are the important dates listed for this announcement?
The posting date and creation date are listed as August 12, 2014. The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as August 14, 2014.
Do the dates suggest this is an active open solicitation?
The dates reinforce that the purpose is notification rather than soliciting new proposals. The notice lists both original and current closing dates as August 14, 2014, and indicates it is not a request for applications.
Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the contact person for questions or access?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What kinds of educator development activities does the program support?
It supports high-quality professional development delivered through the park's Education Program, including training and learning experiences that help educators use park resources for instruction. The description suggests integration of local history, natural resources, stewardship concepts, and place-based education tied to the C and O Canal.
What is the practical goal of the program for teachers?
In practical terms, the program is framed as a way to strengthen educator capacity by helping teachers incorporate the park and its resources into instruction.
Is this opportunity connected to natural resource stewardship?
Yes. The listing is associated with CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), and the program description references natural resources and stewardship concepts as likely instructional themes.
What does "continued support of project activities" indicate?
It indicates the announcement is focused on maintaining and continuing an existing effort rather than launching a new competitive funding round.
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