Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00080
Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00080
- The DOI-NPS in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Crew for EPMT at Denali National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 29, 2015 and posted on Dec 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 09, 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 $27,180.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Conservation Crew for EPMT at Denali National Park" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice that serves as public disclosure of the agency's intent to issue a non-competitive award, rather than an open call for applications. The project is structured as a task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031) between the Department of the Interior (DOI), NPS, and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Because it is being executed under that already-competed umbrella agreement, the NPS states that full and open competition is not being pursued for this particular task agreement.
The purpose of the project is to provide young adults with hands-on work, education, and training opportunities in conservation while directly supporting invasive plant management work in Denali National Park and Preserve. Specifically, the conservation crew will assist the park's Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) with the practical fieldwork involved in invasive species management, including surveying for invasive plants, monitoring known infestations, and implementing control actions. The work focuses on activities such as pulling, digging, and cutting invasive plants, and it also includes learning components tied to public land stewardship and understanding the natural and cultural heritage of Denali. In addition, the crew may help with small-scale restoration efforts by collecting and cultivating native seeds and building skills in identifying both native and non-native plant species.
Funding details in the announcement indicate a total anticipated federal award amount of $27,179.86, with a cost share contribution valued at $10,095.78. The anticipated length of the agreement is four weeks, with an overall period of performance listed as April 22, 2016 through September 2, 2016. The award instrument is identified as a task agreement, and the statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1). The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931 and categorized under environmental activities. The expected number of awards is one, and the named recipient is the Student Conservation Association, a qualified nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)). A point of contact is listed as James Cato.
The announcement lays out clear roles for both parties. On the SCA side, responsibilities include providing team leader training to ensure project quality and safety, using established SCA training elements such as Leave No Trace principles ("Lightly on the Land"), team administration, backcountry skills, leadership development, risk management, tool use, and team-building. SCA is also responsible for supplying a trained work crew led by an experienced team leader for a predetermined number of workdays. The crew must be equipped with the hand tools and safety gear needed for invasive plant removal and be able to perform physically demanding work for an eight-hour day. SCA additionally covers transportation to and from Denali, local transportation to work sites, subsistence support during the assignment, and the provision of tools and field gear including tents and other camping equipment. Participant support is also addressed through living allowances, insurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable, along with any in-service commercial travel needed during the project period. For safety and oversight, SCA commits to providing a 24/7 staffed hotline, conducting site visits, and completing performance evaluations.
On the NPS side, the park commits to providing the federal financial assistance totaling $27,179.86, including costs associated with team leader training before fieldwork begins. NPS will provide orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and required safety training. Importantly, NPS will assign a qualified technical representative to serve as the lead, providing day-to-day direction on what work will be done, how it should be completed, and what standards must be met. This includes technical advice, adjustments to the work plan as needed, and final approval of project outcomes. NPS also agrees to provide necessary equipment and supplies for required tasks, including specialized tools when needed, hands-on training, and a place for the crew to establish living quarters. At the end of the project, Denali National Park and Preserve will provide a written completion evaluation assessing both project results and SCA performance.
Finally, the announcement includes a standard single-source justification framework required by DOI policy (505 DM 2), explaining the circumstances under which a non-competitive award may be made. While several allowable justifications are listed (such as continuation of existing work, unique qualifications, or emergencies), the practical rationale used here is that the task agreement is issued under an existing cooperative agreement that was previously competed. In other words, the NPS is not seeking new applicants because this specific work is being carried out as a continuation and implementation component within an already-established partnership vehicle with SCA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this an open grant opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. This notice is a public disclosure of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to issue a non-competitive award. It is not an open call for applications.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The work is being issued as a task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031) between the Department of the Interior (DOI), NPS, and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Because it falls under that already-competed agreement, NPS states full and open competition is not being pursued for this specific task agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The named recipient is the Student Conservation Association (SCA), identified as a qualified nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)).
How many awards does NPS expect to make for this project?
The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of one.
What is the title of the project?
The project is titled "Conservation Crew for EPMT at Denali National Park."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to provide young adults with hands-on work, education, and training opportunities in conservation while supporting invasive plant management in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Which park program or team will the crew support?
The crew will assist the park's Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT).
What kinds of field activities are included in the invasive plant work?
The work includes surveying for invasive plants, monitoring known infestations, and implementing control actions. Control work described includes pulling, digging, and cutting invasive plants.
Does the project include training or educational components beyond fieldwork?
Yes. The project includes learning components related to public land stewardship and understanding Denali's natural and cultural heritage. It also includes skill-building in identifying native and non-native plant species.
Are restoration activities included in the scope?
Potentially. The crew may support small-scale restoration by collecting and cultivating native seeds.
What is the anticipated federal funding amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $27,179.86.
Is there a cost share component?
Yes. The announcement lists a cost share contribution valued at $10,095.78.
How long is the project expected to last?
The anticipated length of the agreement is four weeks.
What is the overall period of performance listed?
The overall period of performance is listed as April 22, 2016 through September 2, 2016.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is identified as a task agreement.
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The cited statutory authority is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under environmental activities.
Who is the point of contact listed in the announcement?
The point of contact listed is James Cato.
What responsibilities does SCA have under this task agreement?
SCA responsibilities include providing team leader training to ensure project quality and safety; supplying a trained conservation crew led by an experienced team leader for a predetermined number of workdays; equipping the crew with the hand tools and safety gear needed for invasive plant removal; and ensuring the crew can perform physically demanding work for an eight-hour day.
What training elements does SCA plan to use?
The notice references established SCA training elements, including Leave No Trace principles ("Lightly on the Land"), team administration, backcountry skills, leadership development, risk management, tool use, and team-building.
What logistical support is SCA responsible for providing?
SCA is responsible for transportation to and from Denali, local transportation to work sites, and subsistence support during the assignment. SCA also provides tools and field gear, including tents and other camping equipment.
What participant support is mentioned for crew members?
The announcement references participant support including living allowances, insurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable, plus any in-service commercial travel needed during the project period.
What safety and oversight commitments are described for SCA?
SCA commits to providing a 24/7 staffed hotline, conducting site visits, and completing performance evaluations.
What funding and support will NPS provide?
NPS will provide federal financial assistance totaling $27,179.86, including costs associated with team leader training before fieldwork begins. NPS will also provide orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and required safety training.
Who provides day-to-day direction for the work in the park?
NPS will assign a qualified technical representative to serve as the lead and provide day-to-day direction, including what work will be done, how it should be completed, and the standards that must be met.
Can the work plan be changed during the project?
Yes. The NPS technical representative is described as providing technical advice and making adjustments to the work plan as needed, with final approval of project outcomes.
What equipment or supplies will NPS provide?
NPS agrees to provide necessary equipment and supplies for required tasks, including specialized tools when needed, as well as hands-on training and a place for the crew to establish living quarters.
How will project completion and performance be evaluated?
At the end of the project, Denali National Park and Preserve will provide a written completion evaluation assessing both project results and SCA performance.
Does the notice explain the policy basis for issuing a single-source award?
Yes. It references the Department of the Interior single-source justification framework required by DOI policy (505 DM 2) and explains that the practical rationale is that this task agreement is being issued under an existing cooperative agreement that was previously competed.
Is this project described as part of an ongoing partnership vehicle?
Yes. The announcement frames this task agreement as a continuation and implementation component within an already-established partnership vehicle between NPS and SCA.
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