Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00067

  • The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cumberland Island National Seashore Educational Partnership" 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 May 23, 2013 and posted on May 23, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Cumberland Island National Seashore Educational Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00067) was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity designed to expand education and outreach at Cumberland Island National Seashore by establishing or strengthening a residential educational program for local and regional schools. Rather than focusing on a typical construction or capital project, the opportunity centered on creating meaningful, place-based learning experiences by using the park's existing resources and facilities to immerse students in the natural and cultural stories of Cumberland Island. The intent was to bring more students to the park, deepen curriculum-aligned learning in a residential setting, and build a sustained partnership that increases the park's capacity to deliver educational programming over time.

The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that NPS expected to be substantially involved in the project beyond simply issuing funds. In practice, this type of arrangement usually means the partner and NPS staff collaborate on program design, coordination, and delivery, with shared responsibilities and ongoing communication to ensure the program meets educational goals and supports the park's mission. The activity category was Education, and the related CFDA listing was 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education), aligning the program with NPS priorities to promote stewardship, public understanding, and engagement through learning.

Eligibility was limited to county governments, state governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This suggests the program was aimed at organizations that can credibly manage youth programming, handle logistics involved in residential experiences, and maintain strong relationships with school districts and community stakeholders. Notably, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of eligibility, which can lower barriers for qualified public agencies and nonprofits.

The announcement indicated an expectation of one award. The posting date and creation date were May 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 24, 2013, and an archive date of July 23, 2013. The listed estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor values were shown as 0, which often indicates that specific dollar amounts were either not determined at the time of posting, were addressed in the full announcement materials, or were dependent on negotiated scope under the cooperative agreement. Applicants typically would have needed to review the full notice on Grants.gov to confirm the anticipated federal involvement, any required deliverables, reporting expectations, the planned duration of the partnership, and details on how the residential program would operate using Cumberland Island National Seashore facilities.

For technical issues accessing the announcement, the point of contact provided was Celinda Hicks at the National Park Service, reachable at 305-242-7742 and celindahicks@nps.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Cumberland Island National Seashore Educational Partnership (P13AS00067)

What is the Cumberland Island National Seashore Educational Partnership funding opportunity?

It was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00067) intended to expand education and outreach at Cumberland Island National Seashore by establishing or strengthening a residential educational program for local and regional schools.

What was the main goal of this opportunity?

The goal was to create meaningful, place-based learning experiences that immerse students in the natural and cultural stories of Cumberland Island, increase the number of students visiting the park, support curriculum-aligned learning in a residential setting, and build a sustained partnership that increases the park's capacity to deliver educational programming over time.

What type of projects or activities did this opportunity emphasize?

The opportunity emphasized education and outreach activities, specifically the development or strengthening of a residential educational program. It was not described as a typical construction or capital project; instead, it focused on using the park's existing resources and facilities to support student learning experiences.

What does "residential educational program" mean in this context?

Based on the announcement description, "residential" refers to an educational experience where students participate in learning activities while staying on-site (or in a setting tied to the park experience), enabling deeper immersion in Cumberland Island's natural and cultural themes than a standard day visit.

Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?

The opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).

What was the funding instrument for this opportunity?

The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.

What does a cooperative agreement imply for applicants and partners?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NPS expected to be substantially involved in the project beyond issuing funding. In practice, the partner and NPS staff would typically collaborate on program design, coordination, and delivery, with shared responsibilities and ongoing communication to ensure educational goals are met and the program supports the park's mission.

What activity category was associated with this opportunity?

The activity category was Education.

What CFDA program listing was associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity referenced CFDA 15.954, titled National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to county governments, state governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.

Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?

No. The eligibility description explicitly excluded institutions of higher education.

Was there a cost-share or matching requirement?

No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of eligibility.

How many awards were expected to be made?

The announcement indicated an expectation of one award.

When was this opportunity posted?

The posting date (and creation date) was May 23, 2013.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed was June 24, 2013.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was July 23, 2013.

How much funding was available under this opportunity?

The listing showed the estimated total funding and the award ceiling/floor values as 0. This often indicates that specific dollar amounts were not determined at the time of posting, were included in the full announcement materials, or depended on a negotiated scope under the cooperative agreement.

If the funding amount was listed as 0, where would applicants typically find the real budget details?

Applicants typically would have needed to review the full notice on Grants.gov to confirm budget expectations or any negotiated funding approach under the cooperative agreement.

What kinds of details would applicants likely need to confirm in the full announcement?

Based on the description provided, applicants would typically confirm anticipated federal involvement, required deliverables, reporting expectations, the planned duration of the partnership, and how the residential program would operate using Cumberland Island National Seashore facilities.

What was the program trying to change or improve over time?

The intent included building a sustained partnership that increases the park's capacity to deliver educational programming over time, not just running a one-time event.

Was this opportunity focused on building new facilities?

No. It was described as not focusing on a typical construction or capital project, and instead emphasized using existing park resources and facilities to support educational programming.

Who was the technical point of contact for issues accessing the announcement?

The point of contact listed for technical issues was Celinda Hicks at the National Park Service.

How could Celinda Hicks be reached?

Celinda Hicks could be reached by phone at 305-242-7742 or by email at celindahicks@nps.gov.

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