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- The National Park Service in the community development education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hispanic Youth Migratory Birds" 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 Jun 27, 2014 and posted on Jun 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $5,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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 "Hispanic Youth and Migratory Birds" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00157) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to a specific nonprofit partner, Environment for the Americas (EFTA). The project is categorized under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, and aligns with program areas that include community development, education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources.
The planned award is small in size but targeted in purpose: an anticipated total of $5,000, with no cost share or matching requirement. It is listed as a new award, with an anticipated period of performance running from the date of award through July 31, 2019. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which is used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply providing a pass-through grant with minimal engagement.
At the core of the project is an effort to address underrepresentation of Latino/Hispanic people in conservation, natural resources, and environmental education careers. EFTA has developed a Latino-focused partnership and internship approach designed for youth ages 15 to 25, aimed at building practical skills and experience that help participants compete for jobs in avian research, environmental education, and related natural resource fields. The announcement notes that, through placements at six natural areas across the United States, EFTA-supported Latino interns were able to significantly increase Latino participation in public events, in some cases doubling or tripling attendance and engagement. NPS wants to build on those outcomes and broaden the use of EFTA research results, including findings developed under a National Science Foundation-funded effort focused on Latino participation and barriers to engagement.
The work described emphasizes both workforce pathway development and public-facing outreach. On EFTA's side, responsibilities include expanding its existing Latino internship program and applying what it has learned about overcoming barriers that can limit Latino family participation in outdoor recreation and conservation-related activities. EFTA is also identified as a key partner on migratory bird engagement, especially through its leadership of International Migratory Bird Day, a widely recognized education and awareness program spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. A notable deliverable area is the continued creation and dissemination of bilingual educational products, particularly Spanish-language teaching materials that support conservation messaging and environmental education.
NPS describes its own role as substantial, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement structure. The agency highlights three main involvement areas: actively engaging Latino audiences and families to increase awareness of public lands and participation in environmental education; deepening NPS partnership with EFTA on migratory bird issues and International Migratory Bird Day programming; and increasing distribution and use of EFTA-designed bilingual education products across NPS efforts. The rationale is straightforward: by using established Spanish-language content and applying EFTA's research-backed engagement strategies more widely, NPS expects to communicate more effectively with Latino communities and improve participation in conservation and recreation opportunities.
This award is explicitly justified as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), using the "Unique Qualifications" criterion. NPS states it did not pursue full and open competition because it believes there are no other known organizations that connect Hispanic youth initiatives with migratory bird conservation in the same way, and in a way that closely matches NPS goals around conservation, preservation, and culturally relevant outreach. In other words, the single-source basis rests on EFTA's specialized experience, established programming footprint, and recognized position in migratory bird education and bilingual outreach.
The legal authority cited for the agreement includes 16 U.S.C. 1(g), supporting NPS authority to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to nonprofit organizations for public purposes tied to NPS programs, and 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which authorizes cooperative agreements for coordinated research and training programs related to National Park System resources and allows NPS to provide forms of support such as financial assistance, staff support, supplies, equipment, facilities, and administrative services for mutually agreed projects (while noting that procurement regulations still apply where relevant).
Administratively, the opportunity was posted June 27, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 11, 2014, and it anticipated a single award. Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), though in practice the notice makes clear the intended recipient is EFTA. The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718; junezastrow@nps.gov), and the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient is identified as Susan Bonfield.
FAQs: Hispanic Youth and Migratory Birds (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00157)
Is this an open grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, which serves as public notice that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not an open call for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
NPS intends to make the award to a specific nonprofit partner: Environment for the Americas (EFTA).
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This is used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal engagement.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total award amount is $5,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
NPS anticipated a single award.
What is the award period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is from the date of award through July 31, 2019.
Is this considered a new award or a continuation?
It is listed as a new award.
What is the CFDA number and program area?
The project is categorized under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What program areas does this project align with?
The notice aligns the project with program areas including community development, education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to address underrepresentation of Latino/Hispanic people in conservation, natural resources, and environmental education careers by supporting youth-focused partnerships, internships, and related engagement efforts tied to migratory bird conservation and education.
Who is the project designed to serve?
The project focuses on Latino/Hispanic youth, specifically ages 15 to 25, and also emphasizes engaging Latino audiences and families through public-facing outreach and environmental education.
What kind of activities are supported through EFTA's role?
EFTA responsibilities include expanding its existing Latino internship program and applying lessons learned about overcoming barriers that can limit Latino family participation in outdoor recreation and conservation-related activities. The work also includes continued creation and dissemination of bilingual educational products, particularly Spanish-language teaching materials.
How does migratory bird education fit into the project?
Migratory bird engagement is a major theme. EFTA is identified as a key partner on migratory bird engagement, especially through its leadership of International Migratory Bird Day, an education and awareness program spanning the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
What outcomes or prior results are referenced in the notice?
The notice states that, through placements at six natural areas across the United States, EFTA-supported Latino interns significantly increased Latino participation in public events, in some cases doubling or tripling attendance and engagement. NPS intends to build on these outcomes.
Does the notice mention research or evidence supporting the approach?
Yes. NPS notes it wants to broaden the use of EFTA research results, including findings developed under a National Science Foundation-funded effort focused on Latino participation and barriers to engagement.
What role will NPS play under the cooperative agreement?
NPS describes its role as substantial and highlights three main involvement areas: (1) actively engaging Latino audiences and families to increase awareness of public lands and participation in environmental education; (2) deepening the NPS partnership with EFTA on migratory bird issues and International Migratory Bird Day programming; and (3) increasing distribution and use of EFTA-designed bilingual education products across NPS efforts.
Why is this a single-source (non-competitive) award?
The award is justified as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) using the "Unique Qualifications" criterion. NPS states it did not pursue full and open competition because it believes there are no other known organizations that connect Hispanic youth initiatives with migratory bird conservation in the same way and in a way that closely matches NPS goals.
What specific qualifications does NPS cite for EFTA?
NPS points to EFTA's specialized experience, established programming footprint, and recognized position in migratory bird education and bilingual outreach, including its leadership role in International Migratory Bird Day and its Latino-focused internship approach.
What legal authorities are cited for this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. 1(g) (supporting NPS authority to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to nonprofit organizations for public purposes tied to NPS programs) and 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j) (authorizing cooperative agreements for coordinated research and training programs related to National Park System resources and allowing NPS to provide support such as financial assistance, staff support, supplies, equipment, facilities, and administrative services, while noting procurement regulations still apply where relevant).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on June 27, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is July 11, 2014.
Who is listed as eligible to receive this type of award?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear that the intended recipient for this specific action is Environment for the Americas (EFTA).
Who is the NPS point of contact for this opportunity?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow, reachable at 303-987-6718 or junezastrow@nps.gov.
Who is identified as the recipient's principal investigator or program manager?
The notice identifies Susan Bonfield as the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient.
What is the official title and funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "Hispanic Youth and Migratory Birds" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00157.
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