Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00251
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Legacy Restoration Crew" 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 Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NOI. (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 $29,000.00 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 Conservation Legacy Restoration Crew grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00251) is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work as the project is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.931.
The opportunity is aimed specifically at nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, with the explicit exception of institutions of higher education. In other words, eligible applicants are charitable nonprofits that are not colleges or universities. Only one award is expected under this announcement, indicating it is likely intended for a specific partner, a narrowly defined project, or a limited-scope effort rather than a broad, multi-award competition.
Funding under this opportunity is modest in scale. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $29,000, and the National Park Service anticipates making a single award at or below that level. The title and brief description indicate the funded work is centered on a "restoration crew" model, typically involving on-the-ground conservation, natural resource restoration, and related field activities that align with National Park Service resource stewardship goals. While the source details do not list specific tasks, restoration crew projects commonly involve habitat or ecosystem rehabilitation, trail or site stabilization, invasive species removal, native planting, erosion control, and similar conservation fieldwork that improves or protects park resources.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was created and posted on June 14, 2016. The closing date fields are listed as "NOI" (often used as shorthand for Notice of Intent or not otherwise indicated), meaning the specific application deadline is not provided in the data shown and would typically require checking the original posting or contacting the program office for current submission instructions and timing. Overall, this is a small, targeted cooperative agreement opportunity from the National Park Service intended to support a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit in operating or deploying a conservation restoration crew to accomplish natural resource restoration work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Legacy Restoration Crew grant opportunity?
The Conservation Legacy Restoration Crew grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It supports work carried out through a restoration crew model focused on conservation and natural resource restoration activities that align with National Park Service stewardship goals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00251.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement. That generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project as it is implemented, rather than only providing funding and having minimal engagement.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing) number is 15.931.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, with an explicit exception: institutions of higher education are not eligible under this opportunity.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility information explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, even if they otherwise have nonprofit status.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
Only one award is expected under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $29,000, and the National Park Service anticipates making a single award at or below that amount.
Is this opportunity a broad competition with multiple awards?
Based on the information provided, it appears to be a small, targeted opportunity since only one award is expected. This often suggests a narrowly defined project, a limited-scope effort, or a specific partner need rather than a broad multi-award competition.
What types of projects or activities are typically supported by a "restoration crew" model?
While the specific tasks are not listed in the provided details, restoration crew projects commonly include on-the-ground conservation and natural resource restoration work such as habitat or ecosystem rehabilitation, trail or site stabilization, invasive species removal, native planting, erosion control, and similar field activities that protect or improve park resources.
Does the opportunity specify exact work tasks or deliverables?
No. The source details provided do not list specific tasks, but the title and description indicate the work centers on a restoration crew approach supporting natural resource restoration in alignment with National Park Service goals.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 14, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date fields are listed as "NOI," and the specific application deadline is not provided in the data shown. In practice, that typically means applicants would need to check the original posting or contact the program office for current submission instructions and timing.
What does "NOI" mean in the closing date field?
In this context, "NOI" is often used as shorthand for "Notice of Intent" or to indicate that a deadline is not otherwise indicated in the summarized data. The provided information does not include a specific due date.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary funding program?
It means the funding is awarded at the agency's discretion rather than being an entitlement. Based on the details provided, the National Park Service expects to select a single awardee for this cooperative agreement.
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