Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00176
Apply for P15AS00176
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GOGA GGNPC Art in the Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2015 and posted on Jun 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 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 XXXX. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $48,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "GOGA GGNPC Art in the Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00176) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement. Its central purpose is to support a task agreement between the NPS and the Parks Conservancy focused on expanding and promoting art experiences in national parks as a way to reach broader and more diverse audiences. The project is framed around the idea that art can be both a powerful engagement tool and a therapeutic, healing activity, helping parks connect with people in ways that traditional interpretation and outreach sometimes cannot.
At the program level, the opportunity emphasizes using art to advance NPS goals tied to conservation, protection, outreach, and education (CFDA 15.954). The description makes clear that the NPS sees public access to art in park settings as a pathway to improved mental, emotional, and physical health for visitors. In addition to personal well-being outcomes, the project is also intended to generate broader public benefits such as education, community engagement, and stewardship. That includes encouraging volunteer involvement and collaboration with other nonprofit organizations to support the care and enhancement of public resources, effectively positioning art not just as entertainment, but as a catalyst for learning, connection, and civic participation in park environments.
In terms of funding specifics, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $48,000, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $48,000, indicating a single, fixed award amount. The NPS expected to make one award under this notice. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, an important detail is that this posting is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to Award" and not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the NPS was using the Grants.gov posting to provide public notice that it intended to fund a specific project under an already-existing cooperative agreement with a named partner (the source text indicates the partner name is redacted as "XXXX"). The posting date and creation date are June 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 14, 2015, and an archive date of July 23, 2015. Because it was not an open competition, outside organizations were not being invited to apply during that window.
For anyone needing documentation or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer, at 805-370-2321 and KristinaBliss@nps.gov (also listed in lowercase as kristinabliss@nps.gov). The additional information link directs users to the listing on Grants.gov.
FAQs: GOGA GGNPC Art in the Parks (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00176)
What is the "GOGA GGNPC Art in the Parks" grant opportunity?
"GOGA GGNPC Art in the Parks" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement. It is focused on supporting a task agreement between the NPS and the Parks Conservancy to expand and promote art experiences in national parks.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00176.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding action by the NPS.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to expand and promote art experiences in national parks as a way to reach broader and more diverse audiences. The project frames art as both an engagement tool and a therapeutic, healing activity that can help parks connect with people in ways traditional interpretation and outreach sometimes cannot.
How does this project connect to NPS program goals?
At the program level, the opportunity emphasizes using art to advance NPS goals related to conservation, protection, outreach, and education. The notice links the project to CFDA 15.954.
What public benefits does the notice say this project is intended to support?
The notice describes multiple intended public benefits, including education, community engagement, stewardship, and improved mental, emotional, and physical health for visitors through public access to art in park settings.
Does the project involve volunteer or nonprofit collaboration?
Yes. The description includes encouraging volunteer involvement and collaboration with other nonprofit organizations to support care and enhancement of public resources, positioning art as a catalyst for learning, connection, and civic participation in park environments.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $48,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $48,000, indicating a single fixed award amount.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates NPS expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible for this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this an open application opportunity?
No. The posting is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to Award" and not a request for applications. It was used to provide public notice that NPS intended to fund a specific project under an already-existing cooperative agreement with a named partner (shown as redacted "XXXX" in the source description).
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean for potential applicants?
Based on the notice description, it means outside organizations were not being invited to apply. The Grants.gov posting served as a public notice of NPS intent to make an award to a specific partner for a specific project rather than opening a competitive application process.
What were the key dates for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are June 24, 2015. The original and current closing date are July 14, 2015. The archive date is July 23, 2015.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The additional information link directs users to the listing on Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or documentation issues?
The notice lists Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer, as the point of contact.
How can Kristina Bliss be reached?
Phone: 805-370-2321. Email: KristinaBliss@nps.gov (also listed as kristinabliss@nps.gov).
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