Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI WASO 2700105008
Apply for NPS NOI WASO 2700105008
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges Universities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued this notice to inform the public of its intention to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement tied to Hampton University. This is important because it is not a traditional competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking organizations to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public notice that NPS plans to move forward with funding without competition for a program focused on strengthening excellence, innovation, and sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), with Hampton University as a central partner.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to build a long-term collaborative framework between NPS and Hampton University that expands educational and workforce pathways for students, faculty, and staff connected to HBCUs and PBIs. The program emphasizes practical career development and pipeline-building into fields that align closely with NPS work, including environmental disciplines, cultural resources, historical resources, and natural resource management. The broader intent is to empower communities, expand representation in public service and conservation-related careers, and strengthen institutional capacity through meaningful partnerships rather than one-off events.
The planned activities focus heavily on professional development and workforce preparation. NPS and Hampton University would jointly develop conferences, workshops, leadership training programs, internships, and cooperative research projects. These efforts are meant to expose participants to NPS mission areas, improve professional readiness, and create structured opportunities for hands-on learning. A major theme is building a diverse American workforce by creating research and training models that connect academic programs at HBCUs and PBIs to real-world federal priorities in stewardship of parks, historic sites, and cultural heritage.
Hampton Universitys role is substantial and hands-on. The university is expected to co-develop the overall program with NPS, contribute subject-matter experts as speakers and content leaders, and provide facilities to host conferences, workshops, and leadership training events. Hampton University would also help recruit and select interns from HBCUs and PBIs for NPS-related projects and coordinate key intern support needs such as recruitment logistics and, where applicable, subsistence, travel, and lodging. In addition, Hampton University would work with NPS to create research models and other research opportunities tied to workforce diversity goals in relevant technical and resource fields, and would collaborate with NPS to publish or otherwise share knowledge gained from these events and projects when appropriate.
NPS, in turn, would act as an active partner rather than a passive funder, which is a defining feature of a cooperative agreement. The agency would work alongside Hampton University to plan and implement the program elements, and would assign an NPS employee to monitor progress, answer questions, review project phases before moving forward, and serve as a liaison across conference planning, training development, internship selection, and cooperative research activities. NPS would also contribute information and guidance connected to agency priorities to ensure the projects enhance environmental, cultural, and historical awareness and remain aligned with NPS mission needs.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, categorized under "Other" with the explanation "Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities." The funding opportunity number is NPS NOI WASO 2700105008, and the posting date is September 15, 2010. The estimated total funding listed is $750,000, with an award ceiling noted as $1,500,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligibility field is marked "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear that this particular announcement is intended to support a specific non-competitive arrangement rather than invite broad applicant submissions. The original and current closing date shown is September 16, 2010, and the archive date is October 16, 2010, reinforcing that this was essentially a time-limited public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
Overall, the grant notice describes a structured partnership intended to expand career pathways, training, and applied research opportunities for HBCU and PBI communities, using Hampton University as a hub for convening expertise, hosting events, supporting internships, and developing research collaborations, while NPS provides mission alignment, oversight, and active participation throughout implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this National Park Service (NPS) funding notice about?
This notice is a public statement that the National Park Service (under the U.S. Department of the Interior) intends to fund a defined set of project activities through a cooperative agreement connected to Hampton University. It describes planned program activities focused on strengthening excellence, innovation, and sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), with Hampton University serving as a central partner.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is not a traditional competitive solicitation and it is not requesting applications. It is a formal public notice that NPS plans to proceed with funding without competition for the described program activities.
What type of award is being used?
The notice describes a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is characterized by substantial involvement from NPS as an active partner, not just a funder.
Why is a cooperative agreement being used instead of a standard grant?
Based on the notice, the work is designed to be carried out through close collaboration between NPS and Hampton University. NPS is expected to participate in planning and implementation, provide mission guidance, review project phases before moving forward, and assign an NPS employee to monitor progress and coordinate across program elements. That level of ongoing agency involvement aligns with a cooperative agreement structure.
Who is the primary partner identified in the notice?
Hampton University is identified as the central partner for this non-competitive cooperative agreement framework.
What is the main purpose of the program described in the notice?
The core purpose is to build a long-term collaborative framework between NPS and Hampton University that expands educational and workforce pathways for students, faculty, and staff connected to HBCUs and PBIs. The program emphasizes practical career development and pipeline-building into fields aligned with NPS work.
Which communities and institutions are intended to benefit?
The program is intended to support HBCUs and PBIs, including their students, faculty, and staff. The broader intent includes empowering communities, expanding representation in public service and conservation-related careers, and strengthening institutional capacity through sustained partnerships.
What career and academic fields does the program focus on?
The notice highlights workforce pathways and training aligned with NPS mission areas, including environmental disciplines, cultural resources, historical resources, and natural resource management.
What kinds of activities are planned under this program?
Planned activities include jointly developed conferences, workshops, leadership training programs, internships, and cooperative research projects. These activities are intended to support professional readiness, provide exposure to NPS mission areas, and create hands-on learning opportunities connected to real-world federal stewardship priorities.
How does the program support workforce development?
The program is designed to build structured pathways into careers relevant to NPS by offering professional development events, leadership training, internships, and cooperative research experiences. A stated theme is building a diverse American workforce by connecting HBCU and PBI academic programs to federal priorities in stewardship of parks, historic sites, and cultural heritage.
What responsibilities would Hampton University have under the cooperative agreement?
Hampton University is expected to co-develop the program with NPS, provide subject-matter experts as speakers and content leaders, and provide facilities to host conferences, workshops, and leadership training events. The university would also help recruit and select interns from HBCUs and PBIs for NPS-related projects, coordinate recruitment logistics, and (where applicable) coordinate intern support needs such as subsistence, travel, and lodging. Additionally, Hampton University would work with NPS to create research models and other research opportunities tied to workforce diversity goals, and collaborate on publishing or sharing knowledge gained when appropriate.
What role would NPS play during implementation?
NPS would act as an active partner. The notice states NPS would work alongside Hampton University to plan and implement program elements, assign an NPS employee to monitor progress and serve as a liaison, answer questions, review project phases prior to moving forward, and provide information and guidance to keep activities aligned with NPS priorities and mission needs.
How are internships described in the notice expected to work?
The notice states Hampton University would help recruit and select interns from HBCUs and PBIs for NPS-related projects. Hampton University would also coordinate recruitment logistics and, where applicable, subsistence, travel, and lodging for interns, in coordination with NPS as part of the cooperative agreement activities.
What is meant by "cooperative research projects" in this notice?
The notice describes cooperative research as collaborative research models and opportunities developed by Hampton University and NPS, tied to workforce diversity goals in relevant technical and resource fields. The intent is to connect academic expertise and training with applied federal priorities related to environmental, cultural, historical, and natural resource stewardship.
Does the notice mention sharing results or publications?
Yes. The notice indicates Hampton University would collaborate with NPS to publish or otherwise share knowledge gained from events and projects when appropriate.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number listed is NPS NOI WASO 2700105008.
When was this notice posted?
The posting date shown is September 15, 2010.
What are the closing and archive dates listed?
The original and current closing date shown is September 16, 2010. The archive date shown is October 16, 2010. The notice frames these dates as consistent with a time-limited public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
How much funding is associated with this notice?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $750,000. It also notes an award ceiling of $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the eligibility field say "unrestricted" if this is not open for applications?
The notice shows "unrestricted" in the eligibility field, but the narrative clarifies that this announcement is intended to support a specific non-competitive arrangement and is not inviting broad applicant submissions.
What program category or description is associated with this funding action?
The notice categorizes the action under "Other" and describes it as "Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities."
What is the long-term goal of the partnership described?
The notice emphasizes building a long-term collaborative framework rather than one-off events. The intended long-term outcomes include expanded training and career pathways, stronger institutional capacity at HBCUs and PBIs, and increased representation in public service and conservation-related careers connected to NPS mission work.
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