Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00462
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Class of 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2016. (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 $26,107.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Class of 2016" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00462) was offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on education and natural resources work. The core purpose of the project was hands-on, field-based public education: participants would be working directly with visitors from many different backgrounds and helping them better understand both the broader mission of the National Park Service and what makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park distinctive. In practical terms, the opportunity centers on interpretive and educational engagement in a real park setting, emphasizing communication with the public and increasing visitor appreciation and awareness of the park and the NPS mission.
Eligibility was geared toward nonprofit organizations, specifically those with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with certain other eligible applicants as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the project was structured to involve substantial involvement from the National Park Service rather than operating as a simple pass-through grant, meaning the awardee would typically coordinate closely with NPS staff on project execution, activities, and outcomes.
Administrative details show the opportunity was created on August 9, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 22, 2016, indicating a relatively short application window. The listed award ceiling was $26,107. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.954 (a National Park Service assistance listing). The posting also indicated "Expected Awards: 0," which can reflect administrative or forecasting fields in the notice rather than a guarantee of no funding, but it does suggest there may have been uncertainty about the number of awards anticipated at the time of posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Class of 2016".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00462.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The opportunity uses a discretionary cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the project is expected to include substantial involvement from the National Park Service. In practice, the awardee would typically coordinate closely with NPS staff on how the project is carried out, including activities and outcomes, rather than operating independently as with a more hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is hands-on, field-based public education. Participants would work directly with park visitors from many different backgrounds to help them better understand the broader mission of the National Park Service and what makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park distinctive.
What kinds of activities are emphasized under this opportunity?
The opportunity centers on interpretive and educational engagement in a real park setting, with an emphasis on communication with the public and increasing visitor appreciation and awareness of both the park and the NPS mission.
Is this opportunity focused on education, natural resources, or both?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on education and natural resources work, with the practical emphasis on interpretive and educational engagement with the public in the park setting.
Where would the project activities take place?
Activities are tied to a real park environment and specifically reference Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was geared toward nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with certain other eligible applicants as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the 501(c)(3) category?
No. The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the notice mention any other eligible applicant types?
Yes. In addition to 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice references other eligible applicants in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 9, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 22, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (August 9, 2016) and the original closing date (August 22, 2016), the notice indicates a relatively short application window of about two weeks.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $26,107.
Does the notice state how many awards are expected?
The posting indicates "Expected Awards: 0".
Does "Expected Awards: 0" mean no funding will be awarded?
Not necessarily. The "Expected Awards: 0" field can reflect an administrative or forecasting entry in the notice rather than a guarantee that no funding will be awarded. However, it does suggest there may have been uncertainty about the anticipated number of awards at the time the opportunity was posted.
What CFDA or assistance listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954, which is an NPS assistance listing.
What is the practical focus for participants working under this project?
The practical focus is on working directly with visitors, communicating interpretive and educational information, and helping increase public understanding of the NPS mission and the distinctive features of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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