Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00051
Apply for P16AS00051
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Challenge Cost Share program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.943.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2016 and posted on Feb 23, 2016.
- 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $386,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Challenge Cost Share program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00051) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In practical terms, that means the NPS expects to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the work, coordinating activities and aligning efforts to meet shared program goals, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
The stated purpose of the agreement is to formalize a collaborative partnership between the Outdoor Foundation and the National Park Service to strengthen and advance the Challenge Cost Share Program. The core focus is outreach and support: reaching a broad, nationwide audience of qualified organizations and helping to support and contribute to projects across the country that benefit NPS visitors and NPS programs. The projects supported under this collaboration are intended to advance mutual priorities shared by the NPS and the Outdoor Foundation, implying an emphasis on public-serving outcomes tied to national parks, visitor engagement, and programmatic support.
This opportunity is listed under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.943 and is categorized under “Other” for the funding activity type, indicating it does not fit neatly into more common categories like research, education, or construction and instead centers on partnership-driven program support and project facilitation. The award information indicates an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $386,000, suggesting the agreement is designed for one primary partner to help coordinate or catalyze a broader set of supported efforts rather than funding multiple independent recipients.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. The eligible applicant type listed is “Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.” This is an unusual eligibility category compared to many federal opportunities, and it reinforces that the announcement is tailored to a specific partnership context rather than an open competition. The listing also makes clear that this is a “Notification of Intent to Award” and that no applications will be accepted. In other words, it is not a competitive open solicitation; it is a public notice that the agency intends to make an award, typically to a pre-identified partner, consistent with federal transparency requirements.
The opportunity was created and posted on February 23, 2016, and the “closing date” fields repeat that it is an intent-to-award notice with no application process. Overall, the announcement describes a cooperative, nationally scoped effort intended to expand engagement with capable organizations and support on-the-ground projects that enhance visitor experiences and strengthen National Park Service programming while also advancing the Outdoor Foundation’s mission and priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Challenge Cost Share program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00051)?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) for the Challenge Cost Share Program. It is published as a “Notification of Intent to Award,” meaning it serves as a public notice that the agency plans to make an award rather than inviting applications through an open competition.
Is this opportunity a standard federal grant?
No. The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement generally means the National Park Service expects to be actively involved with the recipient during implementation, coordinating activities and aligning efforts to meet shared program goals.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in practical terms for the recipient?
Based on the notice, the NPS anticipates active involvement in carrying out the work. That typically implies coordination with the recipient on activities, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration to ensure the work advances shared program priorities (rather than the agency simply providing funding and stepping back).
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The stated purpose is to formalize a collaborative partnership between the Outdoor Foundation and the National Park Service to strengthen and advance the Challenge Cost Share Program.
Who is the partnership intended to be between?
The notice specifically describes a collaborative partnership between the Outdoor Foundation and the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main focus of the work under this opportunity?
The core focus is outreach and support: reaching a broad, nationwide audience of qualified organizations and helping to support and contribute to projects across the country that benefit NPS visitors and NPS programs.
What types of projects are intended to be supported?
The projects supported under this collaboration are intended to benefit National Park Service visitors and NPS programs, enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening NPS programming. The notice frames these efforts as advancing mutual priorities shared by the NPS and the Outdoor Foundation.
Is this opportunity national in scope?
Yes. The notice describes outreach to a broad, nationwide audience of qualified organizations and support for projects across the country.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.943.
What is the funding activity type?
The funding activity type is categorized as “Other,” indicating the opportunity does not fit neatly into common categories such as research, education, or construction and is centered on partnership-driven program support and project facilitation.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The award information indicates an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $386,000.
Is this funding intended to support multiple independent recipients?
The notice indicates a single anticipated award, which suggests the agreement is designed for one primary partner to help coordinate or catalyze a broader set of supported efforts rather than making multiple separate awards to independent recipients.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The eligible applicant type listed is “Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.” The notice describes eligibility as narrowly defined and tailored to a specific partnership context.
Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is a “Notification of Intent to Award” and that no applications will be accepted.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. Based on the notice, it is not an open competitive solicitation. It is a public notice that the agency intends to make an award, typically to a pre-identified partner, consistent with federal transparency requirements.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 23, 2016.
What is the closing date or deadline to apply?
The “closing date” fields repeat that it is an intent-to-award notice and that no application process is available. As a result, there is no application deadline for external applicants.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What are the overall goals described in the announcement?
Overall, the announcement describes a cooperative, nationally scoped effort intended to expand engagement with capable organizations and support on-the-ground projects that enhance visitor experiences and strengthen National Park Service programming, while also advancing the Outdoor Foundation’s mission and priorities.
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