Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI WASO 11 0007
Apply for NPS NOI WASO 11 0007
- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Healthy Communities Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2011 and posted on Jul 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 Healthy Communities Program was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity, offered as a cooperative agreement, focused on community development through outdoor recreation and the use of public green space. The core idea was a collaboration between the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) through its Community HealthCorps program and the NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program. The program aimed to connect public health delivery settings with park and trail resources so that health promotion is not limited to clinical environments, but is reinforced through accessible, community-based outdoor activity.
At the center of the approach was the use of Community HealthCorps/AmeriCorps members who are placed in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These members were intended to help design, develop, and implement local programs that encourage healthier lifestyles by making better use of nearby parks, trails, and other outdoor assets. The opportunity explicitly tied program activities to the guiding principles of the Lets Move Cities and Towns and Lets Move Outside initiatives, signaling an emphasis on practical, community-level strategies that increase physical activity, support wellness, and normalize outdoor recreation as part of everyday life. A notable priority was promoting utilization of green spaces in urban park resources, with a particular emphasis on National Parks and related NPS-supported resources.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Only one award was anticipated under this notice. The catalog listing associated with the opportunity was CFDA 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning). While the listing indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement, the published financial fields in the notice showed an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award floor and ceiling values of $0, which suggests the posting may have served as a notice of intent or a partnership framework where exact dollar amounts were not specified in the summary fields, rather than a typical competitive grant with clearly stated funding ranges.
Key administrative details included the funding opportunity number NPS NOI WASO 11 0007, a posted date of July 13, 2011, and an application closing date of July 23, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on August 22, 2011. The awarding agency was the National Park Service. For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed was Jennifer Gartzke, Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 303-969-2755.
Healthy Communities Program (NPS) - FAQ
What was the Healthy Communities Program?
The Healthy Communities Program was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It focused on community development through outdoor recreation and the use of public green space, with an emphasis on connecting health promotion to parks, trails, and other outdoor resources.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The awarding agency was the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating an approach centered on collaboration and partnership rather than a standard, stand-alone grant structure.
What was the main goal of the program?
The central aim was to connect public health delivery settings with park and trail resources so health promotion is not limited to clinical environments, but reinforced through accessible, community-based outdoor activity.
Who were the key program partners mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity described a collaboration between the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), through its Community HealthCorps program, and the NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program.
How did the program plan to connect health care settings to outdoor recreation?
The program centered on placing Community HealthCorps/AmeriCorps members in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These members were intended to help design, develop, and implement local programs that encourage healthier lifestyles by making better use of nearby parks, trails, and other outdoor assets.
What role were Community HealthCorps/AmeriCorps members expected to play?
Community HealthCorps/AmeriCorps members placed in FQHCs were intended to help design, develop, and implement local efforts that promote healthier lifestyles, particularly by increasing community use of parks, trails, and other green space resources.
Where were Community HealthCorps/AmeriCorps members placed under this model?
The opportunity described members being placed in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
What kinds of community activities were encouraged?
Activities were oriented toward practical, community-level strategies that increase physical activity, support wellness, and normalize outdoor recreation as part of everyday life, especially by leveraging accessible public green space such as parks and trails.
Did the opportunity prioritize any particular type of green space?
Yes. A notable priority was promoting utilization of green spaces in urban park resources, with particular emphasis on National Parks and related NPS-supported resources.
Were any national initiatives referenced as guiding principles?
Yes. Program activities were explicitly tied to the guiding principles of the Lets Move Cities and Towns and Lets Move Outside initiatives.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated under the notice.
What CFDA number was associated with the opportunity?
The catalog listing associated with the opportunity was CFDA 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The catalog listing indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement. However, the financial summary fields displayed $0 values, so the notice did not clearly present typical funding amounts alongside that indication.
What funding amount was available?
The published financial fields in the notice showed an estimated total funding amount of $0, with an award floor of $0 and an award ceiling of $0. This suggests the posting may have functioned as a notice of intent or a partnership framework where exact dollar amounts were not specified in the summary fields, rather than a typical competitive grant with clear funding ranges.
Why might the notice show $0 for the total funding and award range?
Based on the summary fields provided, the $0 figures suggest the posting may have been structured as a notice of intent or partnership framework where exact dollar amounts were not specified in the financial summary fields.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NPS NOI WASO 11 0007.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was July 13, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 23, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 22, 2011.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Jennifer Gartzke, Agreements Officer.
How could applicants request help accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the notice listed Jennifer Gartzke, Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 303-969-2755.
What NPS program was referenced in relation to technical assistance and collaboration?
The opportunity referenced the NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program as part of the collaboration described.
What is the overall concept behind linking parks and trails to health promotion?
The concept described was that health promotion should not be limited to clinical environments. Instead, it can be reinforced through accessible, community-based outdoor activity by connecting health delivery settings with park and trail resources.
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