Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00068
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- The DOI-NPS in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Programs Expansion, NPS Centennial" 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 Mar 09, 2016 and posted on Mar 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 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 $94,500.00 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 Community Programs Expansion, NPS Centennial opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00068) was a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on expanding community-centered programming tied to the NPS Centennial. It was posted on March 9, 2016, created the same day, and carried a closing date of March 21, 2016. The opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expected to be actively involved in shaping or carrying out the funded work rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
The core purpose of the project was to plan, organize, and implement Centennial-themed efforts that connect more people, especially underserved audiences, to national parks through structured events and activities. The work was organized around two major programming tracks. First, it supported "Find Your Park" activities and events, which included public programs designed for youth and families, arts programming and performances that could draw new audiences, and a community shuttle component intended to reduce transportation barriers for underserved communities. Second, it supported "Every Kid in a Park" activities and events, including a specific emphasis on Centennial Jr. Ranger Day, a youth-focused program designed to bring underserved young people into the park and engage them through hands-on learning and ranger-led or ranger-inspired experiences.
A notable feature of this listing is the explicit statement that it was not a request for applications, which typically indicates a pre-identified partner or a non-competitive arrangement where the agency is announcing its intent to award or describing a project it plans to support rather than soliciting open proposals. The eligible applicant category listed was nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), indicating that the award was oriented toward certain nonprofit entities that may be structured differently from standard 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Financially, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $94,500 and anticipated making one award. The funding activity category was community development, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.954, aligning it with National Park Service assistance programming. Overall, the opportunity centered on expanding access, participation, and community connection to national parks during the Centennial period by supporting youth and family programming, cultural and arts engagement, transportation solutions for underserved audiences, and targeted events like Centennial Jr. Ranger Day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Community Programs Expansion, NPS Centennial.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00068.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a National Park Service (NPS) initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on March 9, 2016, and it was also created on March 9, 2016.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date listed was March 21, 2016.
Was this an open request for applications?
No. The listing explicitly stated that it was not a request for applications. This typically signals a pre-identified partner or another non-competitive arrangement where the agency is announcing its intent to award or describing a project it plans to support rather than soliciting open proposals.
What type of award instrument was used?
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the NPS expected to be actively involved in shaping or carrying out the funded work, rather than only providing funding and stepping back.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to plan, organize, and implement Centennial-themed efforts that connect more people, especially underserved audiences, to national parks through structured events and activities.
What were the main programming tracks supported by the project?
The work was organized around two major tracks: Find Your Park activities/events and Every Kid in a Park activities/events.
What kinds of activities were included under "Find Your Park"?
"Find Your Park" activities and events included:
- Public programs designed for youth and families
- Arts programming and performances intended to draw new audiences
- A community shuttle component to reduce transportation barriers for underserved communities
What kinds of activities were included under "Every Kid in a Park"?
"Every Kid in a Park" activities and events included a specific emphasis on Centennial Jr. Ranger Day, a youth-focused program designed to bring underserved young people into the park and engage them through hands-on learning and ranger-led or ranger-inspired experiences.
What is Centennial Jr. Ranger Day in the context of this opportunity?
Centennial Jr. Ranger Day was highlighted as a targeted event focused on youth engagement, with the intent to connect underserved young people to the park through interactive learning and experiences led by (or inspired by) rangers.
Who was the intended audience for the programming supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized reaching more people, with special focus on underserved audiences, including youth and families.
How did the opportunity aim to address transportation barriers?
It included a community shuttle component intended to reduce transportation barriers for underserved communities and improve access to national parks during Centennial-themed programming.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $94,500.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was community development.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity was 15.954, aligning it with National Park Service assistance programming.
Who was eligible to apply according to the listing?
The eligible applicant category listed was: nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
Did the listing indicate whether the effort was connected to the NPS Centennial?
Yes. The project was explicitly tied to the NPS Centennial and focused on expanding community-centered Centennial-themed programming.
What kinds of outcomes was the opportunity trying to support?
Based on the description, the opportunity aimed to expand access, increase participation, and strengthen community connection to national parks during the Centennial period through youth/family programming, arts and cultural engagement, transportation solutions, and targeted events like Centennial Jr. Ranger Day.
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