Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00292
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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Communications for the Alcatraz Ferry Embarkation Plan/EIS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2015 and posted on Aug 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent to award to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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 Communications for the Alcatraz Ferry Embarkation Plan/EIS opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00292) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on improving public communication and engagement around the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and associated planning for a proposed Alcatraz ferry embarkation facility. The core purpose is to help the public better understand the planned facility and the Plan/EIS process, and to strengthen the public's ability to provide informed comments that can meaningfully shape the final outcome. In practical terms, the funding supports communication and outreach assistance tied specifically to the EIS for the park ferry embarkation planning effort.
This award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service anticipated an active partnership role rather than a simple pass-through grant. The announcement is essentially a notice of intent to award to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy (GGNPC), reflecting that the agency identified GGNPC as uniquely positioned to support this work. The justification emphasized GGNPC staff capacity and specialized experience in complex communications and public engagement, and noted that this expertise would help the project be carried out efficiently while producing substantial public benefit through clearer outreach and more effective opportunities for public input.
Funding for the project was relatively small and targeted, with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000. The opportunity listed an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $16,000, with an expectation of a single award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to provide non-federal match to receive the funds.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education, and the activity category was labeled "Other," clarified as public communication assistance regarding the EIS for the park ferry project. The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2015, and archived on September 9, 2015. Instead of a traditional application closing date, both the original and current closing date fields stated that it was a notice of intent to award to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy, reinforcing that it was not a broadly competed grant cycle.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Paula Owens at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 805-370-2300 or by email at PaulaOwens@nps.gov. The listing also referenced Grants.gov for additional information via the provided link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Communications for the Alcatraz Ferry Embarkation Plan/EIS" funding opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00292) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on public communication and engagement related to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and associated planning for a proposed Alcatraz ferry embarkation facility.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The core purpose is to improve how the public is informed about the planned facility and the Plan/EIS process, and to strengthen the public's ability to provide informed comments that can meaningfully influence the final outcome.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The funding supports communication and outreach assistance tied specifically to the EIS for the park ferry embarkation planning effort. The opportunity describes this as public communication assistance regarding the EIS for the park ferry project.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That structure indicates the National Park Service anticipated an active partnership role in carrying out the work rather than issuing a simple pass-through grant.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement, it means the National Park Service expected to be actively involved as a partner in the project, not just provide funds with minimal involvement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement is described as a notice of intent to award to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy (GGNPC), and the closing date fields also state it was a notice of intent to award to GGNPC. This indicates it was not posted as a broadly competed grant cycle.
Who was identified as the intended recipient?
The notice of intent to award identifies the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy (GGNPC) as the organization selected for the cooperative agreement.
Why was the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy selected?
The justification in the announcement emphasized GGNPC's staff capacity and specialized experience in complex communications and public engagement, stating that this expertise would help deliver the project efficiently and provide substantial public benefit through clearer outreach and more effective opportunities for public input.
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $25,000 and the award floor is $16,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to provide a non-federal match to receive the funds.
Who was eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.954: National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
How was the activity category described?
The activity category was labeled "Other," and it was clarified as public communication assistance regarding the EIS for the park ferry project.
What does EIS mean in this opportunity?
EIS refers to an Environmental Impact Statement. In this opportunity, the EIS is tied to planning for a proposed Alcatraz ferry embarkation facility and is the focus of the funded communications and outreach support.
What is the public benefit described in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes clearer outreach and more effective opportunities for public input, with the goal of helping the public understand the Plan/EIS and provide informed comments that can shape the final outcome.
When was this opportunity posted and archived?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2015, and it was archived on September 9, 2015.
Was there an application deadline?
Instead of a traditional application closing date, both the original and current closing date fields indicated it was a notice of intent to award to the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy, reinforcing that it was not a standard competitive application process.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Paula Owens at the National Park Service. Phone: 805-370-2300. Email: PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
Where else was this opportunity referenced for additional information?
The listing referenced Grants.gov for additional information via the provided link.
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