Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00661
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. (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 $539,020.00 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 Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship opportunity is a discretionary funding action announced by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), published as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call for proposals. In practical terms, this means the NPS is not seeking applications from the public and there is no competitive application window or submission process attached to this notice. Instead, the announcement serves as formal public notification that the NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities under a pre-existing partnership arrangement.
The project is being issued as Task Agreement number P16AS00661 under an overarching Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00015) with the American Conservation Experience. The cooperative agreement structure is important because it generally indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work, such as participating in planning, coordination, oversight, and/or technical direction, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The focus area for the funded work falls under environment and natural resources, consistent with the National Park Service mission and the listing under CFDA number 15.931, which covers NPS-related financial assistance activities.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $539,020 and anticipates a single award. That aligns with the nature of a notice of intent tied to a specific task agreement: the funding amount and recipient pathway are effectively pre-defined, and the expected awards count of one reflects that the NPS is moving forward with one partner for this particular project scope. Although the eligible applicant category is stated as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the announcement makes clear that this posting is not an opportunity for other eligible organizations to apply. The eligible applicant field reflects the general eligibility framework for this type of assistance listing, but the intent here is to proceed with the identified partner under the existing cooperative agreement mechanism.
From the title and framing, the project itself is geared toward strengthening community or village involvement in stewardship of park resources. While the notice does not provide a detailed workplan in the text provided, the stewardship emphasis typically implies activities that support conservation, maintenance, restoration, visitor resource protection, and hands-on engagement that connects local communities with National Park Service sites and priorities. The involvement component suggests the work likely includes structured participation opportunities, coordination with community stakeholders, and on-the-ground project implementation carried out in collaboration with the NPS.
Key administrative details include the agency (Department of the Interior, National Park Service), the opportunity number (P16AS00661), and the creation date (September 22, 2016). The original closing date is explicitly marked as not applicable because this is not a request for applications. Overall, this notice functions primarily as transparency documentation: it informs the public that NPS intends to fund the American Conservation Experience under an established cooperative agreement to carry out the Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship project, with up to $539,020 planned and one award expected.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship
What is the "Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship" opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding action from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It was published as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it serves as a public notice that NPS plans to fund specific project activities under an existing partnership arrangement.
Is this an open grant opportunity I can apply for?
No. This notice is not an open call for proposals. NPS is not seeking applications from the public, and there is no competitive application window or submission process associated with this posting.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in practical terms?
It means the announcement is primarily for public transparency. Rather than inviting new applications, NPS is formally notifying the public that it intends to make an award to carry out a defined scope of work through an existing agreement mechanism.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding?
The notice indicates NPS plans to fund work under a pre-existing cooperative agreement with the American Conservation Experience, using a specific task agreement for this project.
What is the opportunity number listed for this action?
The opportunity (task agreement) number is P16AS00661.
How is this project being issued (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This action is being issued as Task Agreement number P16AS00661 under an overarching Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00015). A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project (for example, planning, coordination, oversight, and/or technical direction).
What is the overarching cooperative agreement number associated with this task agreement?
The overarching cooperative agreement number is P15AC00015.
What agency is making this award?
The awarding agency is the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The listing references CFDA number 15.931, which covers National Park Service-related financial assistance activities. It signals that the funded work aligns with NPS assistance programs.
What is the funding amount for this project?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $539,020.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award, which aligns with the Notice of Intent to Award format and the use of a specific task agreement under an established partnership.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant and does that mean I can apply?
The eligible applicant category is stated as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear this posting is not an opportunity for other eligible organizations to apply; the recipient pathway is effectively pre-defined under the existing cooperative agreement mechanism.
Why does the posting list eligibility if applications are not being accepted?
The eligibility field reflects the general eligibility framework typically associated with this type of assistance listing. In this case, it does not create an application opportunity because the notice is specifically a Notice of Intent to Award tied to an existing partner arrangement.
Is there an application deadline or closing date?
No. The original closing date is marked as not applicable because this is not a request for applications.
What is the creation date of the notice?
The creation date listed is September 22, 2016.
What is the primary focus area of the funded work?
The focus area falls under environment and natural resources, consistent with the National Park Service mission.
What kinds of activities are implied by "park stewardship" in this notice?
While the provided text does not include a detailed workplan, the stewardship framing typically implies activities supporting conservation, maintenance, restoration, visitor resource protection, and hands-on engagement connected to National Park Service sites and priorities.
What does "village involvement" suggest about the project approach?
It suggests the project is geared toward strengthening community or village participation in stewardship of park resources. The involvement component implies structured participation opportunities, coordination with community stakeholders, and on-the-ground implementation carried out collaboratively with NPS.
Will NPS be involved in carrying out the project?
Yes, the cooperative agreement structure generally indicates substantial federal involvement, such as participating in planning, coordination, oversight, and/or technical direction, rather than simply issuing funds without ongoing engagement.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. Because it is a Notice of Intent to Award for a specific task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement, it is not presented as a competitive funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of publishing this notice if it is not open for applications?
The notice functions as transparency documentation. It informs the public that NPS intends to fund a specific partner (under an established cooperative agreement) to carry out the Foster Village Involvement of Park Stewardship project, with up to $539,020 planned and one award expected.
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