Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00297
Apply for P14AS00297
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Educational Workshops and Conferences on Resource Management in Natural Areas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2014 and posted on Aug 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $110,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $110,000.00 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 National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Educational Workshops and Conferences on Resource Management in Natural Areas" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00297) supported a set of education and outreach activities centered on resource management in protected places such as national parks, ecological conservation areas, national forests, and state parks. The core aim was to use the 2015 GWS Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites, along with related meetings and workshops, as a platform for improving public and professional understanding of natural, cultural, and recreational resources, while strengthening the exchange of management-relevant knowledge across the conservation community.
A major emphasis of the opportunity was building environmental stewardship capacity, particularly by preparing and encouraging young people, adults, and faculty from underrepresented ethnically diverse backgrounds. Through conference programming and hands-on learning events, the activities were intended to develop practical skills, deepen subject-matter knowledge, and create pathways for broader participation in park and protected-area careers and stewardship roles. In parallel, the opportunity sought to expand the availability and visibility of science-based and other scholarly information that informs National Park Service management decisions, including sharing research findings and management lessons learned from work conducted in parks and similar protected areas.
The announcement also highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration and professional networks across a wide range of partners. It aimed to increase NPS interaction with local, state, federal, tribal, and international natural and cultural resource professionals, as well as volunteers and students, using the conference and workshops as convening mechanisms. Another explicit goal was to more meaningfully involve Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples in educational and training activities connected to natural, cultural, and recreational resources, reflecting an intent to integrate Indigenous participation and perspectives into learning and stewardship efforts.
In addition to the conference and workshop components, the opportunity included an immersive "Park Break" outdoor learning lab experience focused on traditional knowledge and the health benefits of nature. This element indicates that experiential education and the role of traditional and cultural knowledge systems were central topics, not just conventional technical training.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The National Park Service anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $110,000, which was also the award ceiling (with a nominal award floor of $1). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date was August 26, 2014, and the opportunity was essentially closed from the outset because it was issued as a "Notification of Intent to Award," meaning no applications were accepted. For official details, the announcement directed readers to Grants.gov and listed the NPS contact as John Bechtold (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Educational Workshops and Conferences on Resource Management in Natural Areas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00297.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What was the main purpose of the award?
The purpose was to support education and outreach activities focused on resource management in protected places (such as national parks, ecological conservation areas, national forests, and state parks). A central goal was improving public and professional understanding of natural, cultural, and recreational resources while strengthening the exchange of management-relevant knowledge across the conservation community.
What types of activities were supported?
The announcement centered on educational workshops, conferences, related meetings, and hands-on learning events focused on resource management in natural areas. It also included an immersive "Park Break" outdoor learning lab experience.
What conference was specifically referenced in the announcement?
The announcement referenced the 2015 GWS Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites as the primary platform for the supported activities, along with related meetings and workshops.
What kinds of resource topics were emphasized?
The opportunity emphasized natural resources, cultural resources, and recreational resources, with the intent to strengthen understanding and improve the sharing of management-relevant knowledge.
What did the opportunity aim to accomplish for environmental stewardship?
A major emphasis was building environmental stewardship capacity by preparing and encouraging young people, adults, and faculty from underrepresented ethnically diverse backgrounds through conference programming and hands-on learning events.
Who were the intended participants or audiences for the education and outreach activities?
Based on the announcement, the intended audiences included young people, adults, faculty (particularly from underrepresented ethnically diverse backgrounds), as well as resource professionals, volunteers, and students connected to parks and other protected areas.
How did the opportunity support career pathways or workforce development?
The activities were intended to develop practical skills, deepen subject-matter knowledge, and create pathways for broader participation in park and protected-area careers and stewardship roles.
Did the opportunity include research or science communication components?
Yes. A stated aim was to expand the availability and visibility of science-based and other scholarly information that informs NPS management decisions, including sharing research findings and management lessons learned from parks and similar protected areas.
Was collaboration among different organizations and professional groups part of the goals?
Yes. Strengthening collaboration and professional networks was an explicit priority, using the conference and workshops as convening mechanisms.
Which partner groups did the announcement highlight for collaboration and networking?
The announcement highlighted increased interaction with local, state, federal, tribal, and international natural and cultural resource professionals, as well as volunteers and students.
How were Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples intended to be involved?
The opportunity explicitly aimed to more meaningfully involve Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples in educational and training activities connected to natural, cultural, and recreational resources, indicating an intent to integrate Indigenous participation and perspectives into learning and stewardship efforts.
What is the "Park Break" component mentioned in the opportunity?
"Park Break" was described as an immersive outdoor learning lab experience focused on traditional knowledge and the health benefits of nature, signaling a strong experiential learning element in addition to conference and workshop programming.
What kind of funding instrument was used?
The award was a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How many awards did NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $110,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $110,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility criteria excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 26, 2014.
Could organizations submit applications for this opportunity?
No. The opportunity was issued as a "Notification of Intent to Award," meaning it was essentially closed from the outset and no applications were accepted.
Where did the announcement direct readers for official opportunity details?
For official details, the announcement directed readers to Grants.gov.
Who was the listed National Park Service contact for this opportunity?
The listed NPS contact was John Bechtold.
What contact information was provided for the NPS point of contact?
Phone: 303-969-2492. Email: JohnBechtold@nps.gov.
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