Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00206
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expand Recreation Festival at SMMNRA" 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 Jul 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2015 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with SMMF. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 Expand Recreation Festival at SMMNRA opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00206) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action focused on natural resource stewardship (CFDA 15.944). The project is designed to support a Recreation Festival connected to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) and the broader greater Los Angeles region. The core purpose is to plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate a festival that introduces recreational opportunities available on public lands to socially and economically diverse visitors, with a particular emphasis on youth and families. In practical terms, the funded work centers on both delivering the event itself and assessing its outcomes, meaning the agreement is intended to cover not just programming and logistics but also post-event evaluation to understand participation, reach, and effectiveness in engaging the intended audiences.
This announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award, and it is not a request for applications. Rather than being an open competition, it serves as public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with SMMF. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates ongoing collaboration between the federal agency and the partner organization during project execution, as opposed to a more hands-off grant. The opportunity lists one expected award.
Financially, the estimated total funding for the project is $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $25,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning the recipient is not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of funding. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), consistent with the nature of the existing partnership referenced in the notice.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 24, 2015, and an archive date of August 9, 2015. Even though a closing date is listed, the notice makes clear the posting is informational rather than an invitation for new applicants to submit proposals. Additional details were made available through Grants.gov at the provided link. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Paula Owens at the National Park Service (phone 805-370-2300, email PaulaOwens@nps.gov).
Expand Recreation Festival at SMMNRA (P15AS00206) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Expand Recreation Festival at SMMNRA opportunity?
This is a National Park Service discretionary funding action (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00206) focused on natural resource stewardship (CFDA 15.944). The funded project supports a Recreation Festival connected to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) and the broader greater Los Angeles region.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose is to plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate a Recreation Festival that introduces recreational opportunities available on public lands to socially and economically diverse visitors, with a particular emphasis on youth and families.
What activities are expected to be supported by the award?
The agreement is intended to cover both delivering the event itself and assessing its outcomes. That includes festival programming and logistics as well as post-event evaluation to understand participation, reach, and effectiveness in engaging the intended audiences.
Is this announcement open for applications?
No. This announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and is not a request for applications. It serves as public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the posting is informational rather than an invitation for new applicants to submit proposals. The National Park Service is indicating its intention to make an award through an existing partnership rather than conducting an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient or partner mentioned in the notice?
The notice states the National Park Service intends to fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with SMMF.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates ongoing collaboration between the federal agency and the partner organization during project execution, rather than a more hands-off grant.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $25,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. The recipient is not required to provide a matching contribution as a condition of funding based on the information provided.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What geographic area does the festival relate to?
The project is connected to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) and the broader greater Los Angeles region.
Which audiences does the project aim to serve?
The festival is intended to introduce recreational opportunities on public lands to socially and economically diverse visitors, with a particular emphasis on youth and families.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.944 (natural resource stewardship).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
Key dates listed are: posted and created on July 10, 2015; closing date (original and current) July 24, 2015; archive date August 9, 2015.
If there is a closing date, why does it still say it is not a request for applications?
Even though a closing date is listed, the notice states it is informational and not an invitation for new applicants to submit proposals. The posting is used to provide public notice of an intended award under an existing cooperative agreement.
Where can someone find additional details about the announcement?
Additional details were made available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the original posting.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Paula Owens at the National Park Service. Phone: 805-370-2300. Email: PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
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