Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00273
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Every 4th Grade Student to a National Park, Centennial Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.406.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2016 This is a notice of intent to award to the Anchorage School District. Applications will only be accepted from the Anchorage School District.. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Every 4th Grade Student to a National Park, Centennial Initiative" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00273) is a National Park Service (NPS) Centennial Challenge education project intended to expand access to national park experiences for underserved fourth grade students in Anchorage, Alaska. It is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under statutory authority 101702(a), and is tied to CFDA 15.406 (National Park Service Centennial Challenge). Importantly, this announcement is not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice of NPS intent to make a non-competitive, single-source award, and applications are only accepted from the Anchorage School District.
The project’s core purpose is to fund and deliver an organized educational field experience for approximately 300 Anchorage fourth grade students to Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. The design emphasizes both preparation and on-site learning: students receive NPS-led programming in their classrooms before traveling, and then participate in multiple structured programs once in Seward. On the trip itself, students receive at least 2.5 hours of instruction from NPS at Kenai Fjords National Park (specifically at Exit Glacier) and an additional 2.5 hours of instruction at the Alaska SeaLife Center, as part of a broader set of four program components delivered during the visit.
Financially, the total anticipated federal award amount is $27,538.60, with a stated 50% cost share. The anticipated award ceiling listed is $30,000, with one expected award. The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply providing pass-through funding. The anticipated period of performance runs from 07/01/2016 through 09/30/2017, with an anticipated agreement length of one year.
Roles and responsibilities are split between the Anchorage School District and NPS (including coordination with the Alaska SeaLife Center). The Anchorage School District is responsible for arranging logistics such as booking classroom presentations, coordinating the on-site presentations in Seward, and securing transportation for students traveling from Anchorage to Seward using a provider of the district’s choice. The district also controls how the opportunity is offered to schools: it will be available to underserved fourth grade classrooms on a first-come, first-served basis. For financial administration, the district will submit receipts and seek reimbursements through the ASAP system (Automated Standard Application for Payments), which is a common federal payment mechanism.
On the NPS side, Kenai Fjords National Park staff commit to developing educational programming aligned with the Anchorage School District’s curriculum, with a specific emphasis on meeting Anchorage fourth grade science standards. NPS rangers will deliver the pre-visit classroom program and will also provide the on-site instructional component at Exit Glacier. NPS will additionally work with the Alaska SeaLife Center to ensure the SeaLife Center programming is also tailored to this fourth grade audience and matches curricular expectations. The cooperative agreement also covers costs associated with the Alaska SeaLife Center programming and a related event (described as a "Nocturne" event), while the school district separately covers transportation.
The award is justified as a single-source, non-competitive continuation action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion as the reason competition is not practicable, explaining that the activity is a continuation of work previously funded and that competing the award would risk disrupting continuity or completion. The notice references a prior cooperative agreement with the Anchorage School District in 2015 (P15AC01149), reinforcing that this project is an ongoing or repeat effort rather than a newly competed program.
In short, this is a targeted, curriculum-aligned environmental and science education field experience funded through the NPS Centennial Challenge framework, designed to reduce access barriers for underserved fourth graders in Anchorage by pairing classroom preparation with hands-on learning at Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska SeaLife Center, delivered through a continuation cooperative agreement with the Anchorage School District.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Every 4th Grade Student to a National Park, Centennial Initiative" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Centennial Challenge education project intended to expand access to national park experiences for underserved fourth grade students in Anchorage, Alaska. The project funds and delivers an organized educational field experience that includes classroom preparation and structured, on-site learning in Seward.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00273.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What statutory authority and CFDA listing are tied to this opportunity?
The notice cites statutory authority 101702(a) and is tied to CFDA 15.406, National Park Service Centennial Challenge.
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. This announcement is not a request for applications. It serves as a public notice of NPS intent to make a non-competitive, single-source award.
Who is eligible to apply for this award?
Applications are only accepted from the Anchorage School District.
Is the award competitive?
No. NPS states it intends to make a non-competitive, single-source award.
Why is the award being made as a single-source, non-competitive action?
The award is justified as a continuation action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion, explaining that the activity continues work previously funded and that competing the award would risk disrupting continuity or completion.
Is there a prior agreement related to this project?
Yes. The notice references a prior cooperative agreement with the Anchorage School District from 2015, identified as P15AC01149, indicating this is an ongoing or repeat effort.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to reduce access barriers for underserved fourth graders in Anchorage by providing a curriculum-aligned environmental and science education experience that combines NPS-led classroom preparation with hands-on learning at Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska SeaLife Center.
About how many students are expected to participate?
The project is intended to serve approximately 300 Anchorage fourth grade students.
Which sites will students visit as part of the field experience?
Students will visit Kenai Fjords National Park (specifically the Exit Glacier area) and the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
What learning happens before the trip to Seward?
NPS rangers will provide NPS-led programming in students' classrooms prior to travel, as preparation for the on-site experience.
What learning happens during the on-site visit in Seward?
During the visit, students receive at least 2.5 hours of instruction from NPS at Kenai Fjords National Park (at Exit Glacier) and an additional 2.5 hours of instruction at the Alaska SeaLife Center. The notice also describes the visit as including four program components delivered during the trip.
How is the educational content expected to align with school standards?
Kenai Fjords National Park staff will develop educational programming aligned with Anchorage School District curriculum, with a specific emphasis on meeting Anchorage fourth grade science standards. NPS also coordinates with the Alaska SeaLife Center to tailor its programming to the same fourth grade audience and curricular expectations.
What type of funding instrument is anticipated?
The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply providing pass-through funding.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this cooperative agreement?
Based on the roles described, NPS is actively involved in developing curriculum-aligned educational programming, delivering the pre-visit classroom instruction, providing on-site instruction at Exit Glacier, and coordinating with the Alaska SeaLife Center to ensure programming is tailored to fourth graders and meets curricular expectations.
What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $27,538.60.
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. The notice states a 50% cost share.
What is the anticipated award ceiling?
The anticipated award ceiling listed is $30,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
NPS expects to make one award.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from 07/01/2016 through 09/30/2017.
How long is the anticipated agreement length?
The notice states an anticipated agreement length of one year.
What responsibilities does the Anchorage School District have under the project?
The Anchorage School District is responsible for arranging logistics such as booking classroom presentations, coordinating the on-site presentations in Seward, and securing transportation for students traveling from Anchorage to Seward using a provider of the district's choice. The district also administers how the opportunity is offered to schools and handles reimbursement requests through the federal ASAP payment system.
How are participating classrooms selected?
The opportunity will be available to underserved fourth grade classrooms on a first-come, first-served basis, as controlled by the Anchorage School District.
Who is responsible for transportation from Anchorage to Seward?
The Anchorage School District secures transportation for students traveling from Anchorage to Seward and selects the transportation provider.
How are reimbursements handled for the school district?
The district will submit receipts and seek reimbursements through ASAP (Automated Standard Application for Payments).
What responsibilities does NPS have under the project?
NPS (Kenai Fjords National Park staff and rangers) will develop educational programming aligned with Anchorage School District curriculum, deliver the pre-visit classroom program, and provide the on-site instructional component at Exit Glacier. NPS will also work with the Alaska SeaLife Center to ensure its programming is tailored to this fourth grade audience and aligns with curricular expectations.
What role does the Alaska SeaLife Center play?
The Alaska SeaLife Center provides a structured instructional program for participating students in Seward. NPS will coordinate with the SeaLife Center so its programming is tailored to fourth graders and matches curricular expectations.
What costs are covered under the cooperative agreement versus handled separately?
The cooperative agreement covers costs associated with the Alaska SeaLife Center programming and a related event described as a "Nocturne" event. Transportation is covered separately by the Anchorage School District.
What is the overall focus of the student programming?
The overall focus is curriculum-aligned environmental and science education, emphasizing Anchorage fourth grade science standards, delivered through a combination of classroom preparation and hands-on learning experiences at a national park site and an educational partner site.
Is this opportunity part of the NPS Centennial Challenge?
Yes. The notice describes it as an NPS Centennial Challenge education project and ties it to CFDA 15.406 (National Park Service Centennial Challenge).
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