Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00022
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- The National Park Service in the community development education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 Challenge Cost Share Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.943 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2014 and posted on Dec 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 FY 2015 Challenge Cost Share Program notice (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00022; CFDA 15.943) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open solicitation and is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as formal public notice that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition as a continuation action under an existing partnership framework. The planned award is a cooperative agreement with The Outdoor Foundation, with Christine Fanning listed as the principal investigator/program manager, and an NPS point of contact of June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov). The announcement was posted December 17, 2014, had a closing date of December 31, 2014, and was archived January 1, 2015, reflecting its status as a notice rather than a competitive opportunity.
Funding for this continuation is anticipated at $75,000 in federal support, with an identified cost share of $5,000. The instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the period of performance runs from the date of award through January 31, 2016. This action is described as Task Agreement P15AC00110 under the previously established Cooperative Agreement P14AC01267, reinforcing that the work is part of an ongoing, structured collaboration rather than a new, standalone project. Although the Grants.gov listing still includes standard fields like “expected awards: 1” and an eligibility category (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), the key practical takeaway is that this specific posting is intended to support a pre-identified recipient as a continuation award.
The overall purpose is to support the NPS Challenge Cost Share Program through a national collaboration that reaches a broad pool of qualified organizations and helps move locally generated partner projects from selection through completion. The Challenge Cost Share concept centers on leveraging non-federal contributions alongside federal funding to deliver on shared public goals, particularly projects that benefit NPS visitors, sites, and programs across the country. The funding activity categories tied to the posting include community development, education, environment, and natural resources, which aligns with the types of on-the-ground and programmatic efforts typically supported in park and partner settings.
Under this continuation, The Outdoor Foundation’s role is operational and support-focused. The foundation is expected to track and support Challenge Cost Share projects that are generated by local partner organizations and approved by NPS, providing practical assistance so partners can successfully complete work that matches NPS priorities. It will also execute project agreements with selected partners to ensure funds are used only for approved projects and that each project’s cost share contributions are properly documented. In addition, the foundation must provide written and graphic documentation of project results back to NPS and work with NPS regional offices and the Washington Office to promote the program, help manage it equitably, and support projects nationwide.
NPS anticipates “substantial involvement,” which is why a cooperative agreement (rather than a simpler grant) is the chosen instrument. NPS will direct the process for soliciting local projects, making sure each proposed project has endorsement from an NPS site or program and a committed local partner providing a cost share contribution. NPS will also supply specific program guidelines for applications, accounting, and documentation, designate partnership program coordinators in each region to support evaluation, make the final project selections, and confirm that NPS participation is clearly defined. Finally, NPS will provide relevant technical points of contact from sites and programs and will supply the federal funds intended to stimulate and support the partner project portfolio.
The non-competitive nature of the award is justified under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the “continuation” criterion. In plain terms, NPS states that the work being funded is necessary to satisfactorily complete, or continue, activities already underway under the existing cooperative agreement, and that competing it would risk disrupting continuity or completion. The statutory authorities cited are 16 U.S.C. 1g, which supports NPS entering into cooperative agreements to transfer appropriated funds for public purposes tied to NPS programs, and 16 U.S.C. 1f (Challenge Cost Share authority), which authorizes NPS to enter into cost-sharing agreements with a wide range of partners to carry out NPS functions related to park units and affiliated areas, including designated scenic or historic trails.
FY 2015 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program (P15AS00022) FAQs
Is this funding opportunity open to the public for applications?
No. This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open solicitation. It is not asking the public to submit applications.
What does "notice of intent to award" mean in this posting?
It serves as formal public notice that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition. The action is described as a continuation award under an existing partnership framework rather than a new competitive opportunity.
Who is the planned recipient of this award?
The planned award is to The Outdoor Foundation.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The planned instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Why is a cooperative agreement being used instead of a standard grant?
NPS anticipates "substantial involvement" in how the work is carried out. A cooperative agreement is used when the federal agency expects to be actively involved in directing or participating in key aspects of the work.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this posting?
The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 1, consistent with a single, pre-identified continuation award.
What is the anticipated federal funding amount?
The continuation action anticipates $75,000 in federal support.
Is there a cost share requirement or contribution listed?
Yes. The posting identifies a cost share of $5,000.
What is the period of performance for this cooperative agreement?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through January 31, 2016.
What are the key dates associated with this notice?
The announcement was posted on December 17, 2014, had a closing date of December 31, 2014, and was archived on January 1, 2015. These dates reflect its status as a notice rather than a competitive opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00022, and the CFDA number is 15.943.
Is this a new standalone project or part of an existing agreement?
It is part of an ongoing collaboration. The action is described as Task Agreement P15AC00110 under an existing Cooperative Agreement P14AC01267.
What is the overall purpose of the Challenge Cost Share Program as described here?
The purpose is to support the NPS Challenge Cost Share Program through a national collaboration that reaches a broad pool of qualified organizations and helps move locally generated partner projects from selection through completion.
What does "Challenge Cost Share" mean in practical terms?
It centers on leveraging non-federal contributions alongside federal funding to achieve shared public goals, especially projects that benefit NPS visitors, sites, and programs across the country.
What kinds of activity categories are associated with this posting?
The funding activity categories include community development, education, environment, and natural resources.
What role is The Outdoor Foundation expected to play under this continuation award?
The Outdoor Foundation is expected to provide operational and support services for Challenge Cost Share projects that are generated by local partner organizations and approved by NPS. This includes tracking and supporting projects, executing project agreements with selected partners, documenting cost share contributions, and reporting results to NPS.
What does it mean that The Outdoor Foundation will "execute project agreements" with selected partners?
It means the foundation will put agreements in place with partners to ensure funds are used only for approved projects and that required cost share contributions are properly documented.
What reporting or documentation is expected under this continuation?
The foundation must provide written and graphic documentation of project results back to NPS.
How will NPS be involved in the program under this cooperative agreement?
NPS will direct the process for soliciting local projects, ensure each proposed project has endorsement from an NPS site or program and a committed local partner providing cost share, provide program guidelines (including for applications, accounting, and documentation), designate regional partnership program coordinators to support evaluation, make final project selections, confirm NPS participation is clearly defined, and provide technical points of contact and federal funds.
Does the posting list an eligibility category even though it is not competitive?
Yes. The listing includes standard fields such as an eligibility category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, but the practical takeaway is that this posting is intended to support a pre-identified recipient as a continuation award.
Why is this award non-competitive?
NPS justifies the single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) using the "continuation" criterion, stating the work is necessary to complete or continue activities already underway under the existing cooperative agreement and that competing it could disrupt continuity or completion.
What legal authorities are cited for this award?
The authorities cited include 16 U.S.C. 1g (supporting NPS cooperative agreements to transfer appropriated funds for public purposes tied to NPS programs) and 16 U.S.C. 1f (Challenge Cost Share authority authorizing NPS to enter into cost-sharing agreements with a wide range of partners to carry out NPS functions related to park units and affiliated areas, including designated scenic or historic trails).
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Christine Fanning is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 and JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
What is NPS trying to achieve through this national collaboration approach?
The stated intent is to reach a broad pool of qualified organizations and help locally generated partner projects move from selection through completion, while supporting equitable program management and nationwide project support in coordination with NPS regional offices and the Washington Office.
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