Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00263
Apply for P14AS00263
- The National Park Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Falls Youth Staffing Project" 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 Aug 15, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 Great Falls Youth Staffing Project (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00263) is a discretionary National Park Service cooperative agreement tied to education and natural resource stewardship work at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP), specifically focused on the Great Falls site area. The core purpose of the opportunity is to support the launch of new interpretive and education programming at Great Falls, with an emphasis on youth-focused initiatives. In practical terms, the project is positioned to expand what visitors and students can learn and experience at Great Falls through programming that interprets the park's natural and cultural resources and strengthens educational outreach.
This opportunity is offered under a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means the National Park Service expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. Cooperative agreements often include coordination with park staff, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration to ensure the resulting programming aligns with NPS interpretive standards and site needs. The funding activity category is listed as Education and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), signaling that the work is expected to connect educational programming to stewardship goals and the management and understanding of park resources.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning an applicant is not required to contribute matching funds to be considered. However, the public listing does not specify an estimated total funding amount or award size, and the award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0, which generally indicates that the detailed financial information was either not provided in the summary record or was to be addressed in the full announcement materials.
Key timeline information in the listing shows the opportunity was posted and created on August 15, 2014, with a closing date of August 17, 2014. That is a very short application window, so any organization looking at this historically would have needed to move quickly and rely on existing capacity and established partnerships. For complete application requirements and any additional project details not included in the summary record, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov via the additional information link: http://www.grants.gov.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement or related questions, the listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 x5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Great Falls Youth Staffing Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00263.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the listing, a cooperative agreement typically means NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project. That often includes coordination with park staff, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration so the work aligns with NPS interpretive standards and site needs.
Where will the project activities take place?
The work is tied to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal NHP), specifically focused on the Great Falls site area.
What is the main purpose of the Great Falls Youth Staffing Project?
The core purpose is to support the launch of new interpretive and education programming at Great Falls, with an emphasis on youth-focused initiatives.
What kinds of activities or outcomes is the project intended to support?
The project is positioned to expand what visitors and students can learn and experience at Great Falls through programming that interprets the park's natural and cultural resources and strengthens educational outreach.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Education and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How does the CFDA listing relate to the project focus?
The CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship) signals that the work is expected to connect educational programming to stewardship goals and to the management and understanding of park resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
Are colleges and universities eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is the award amount or total funding available stated in the summary?
No. The public listing does not specify an estimated total funding amount or award size.
Why do the award floor and ceiling both show as 0?
The summary shows an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0, which generally indicates the detailed financial information was not provided in the summary record or was expected to be addressed in the full announcement materials.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The listing shows the opportunity was posted and created on August 15, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date listed is August 17, 2014.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted/created date (August 15, 2014) and the closing date (August 17, 2014), the window shown in the listing is very short.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application requirements?
The summary directs applicants to Grants.gov via the additional information link: http://www.grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What kinds of questions is the contact listed for?
The listing indicates the contact can assist with accessing the full announcement or related questions.
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