Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00535
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementation of Natural resource Projects at Lake Mead NRA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is NOT a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the NPS will fund the following project under and existing CA P15AC00050. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,601.00 in funding.
- 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 "Implementation of Natural Resource Projects at Lake Mead NRA" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00535) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on carrying out on-the-ground natural resource work at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is framed as a multi-year effort led through the park's Habitat Management office, with the central purpose of implementing practical conservation and habitat-related projects while also building a workforce pipeline by training youth and young adults in field-based resource stewardship.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Natural Resources and the CFDA listing referenced is 15.931, which aligns the effort with broader federal natural resource and conservation assistance programming. The work is described as a collaboration between personnel from GBI and NPS, and it specifically notes use of an NCC crew. The emphasis on an organized conservation corps-style crew signals that much of the work will be hands-on, field-oriented, and structured as a training and workforce development experience alongside completion of tangible habitat management tasks.
A key point in the announcement is that it is not an open call for applications. The posting is a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it serves as public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement (referenced as CA P15AC00050). Because of that, the opportunity does not function like a competitive grant round where multiple applicants submit proposals by a deadline. The "Original Closing Date" section reiterates this by stating it is not a request for applications, and the "Expected Awards" field is listed as 0, reflecting that there is no competitive selection process underway through this notice.
In terms of who would be eligible in general, the announcement lists nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though eligibility is provided, the practical takeaway is that this particular notice is tied to an already-established agreement vehicle, so it is effectively communicating that NPS will proceed with funding for the named project rather than soliciting new applicants. The award ceiling is stated as $30,601, which indicates the maximum federal amount anticipated for this funding action as described in the notice.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to meet two connected public purposes: advancing conservation work at Lake Mead National Recreation Area through the park's habitat management priorities, and providing structured training for youth and young adults through conservation corps participation. The project description highlights that youth involvement is not incidental but central to the grant's rationale, pairing resource conservation outcomes with development of practical skills in natural resource field activities under joint NPS and partner collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Implementation of Natural Resource Projects at Lake Mead NRA" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00535.
Which federal agency is issuing this funding action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Lake Mead NRA).
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The central purpose is to carry out on-the-ground natural resource and habitat-related work at Lake Mead NRA while also building a workforce pipeline by training youth and young adults in field-based resource stewardship.
What types of activities does this opportunity support?
The activity category is Natural Resources. The work is described as practical conservation and habitat management projects implemented through the park's Habitat Management office, with an emphasis on hands-on, field-oriented tasks.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity where multiple organizations can apply?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it serves as public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project rather than solicit applications through a competitive process.
Does this notice have an application deadline or closing date for submissions?
The notice indicates it is not a request for applications. Even though an "Original Closing Date" field may appear in the posting format, the notice explicitly states it is not seeking applications.
Why does the notice show "Expected Awards: 0"?
"Expected Awards" is listed as 0 because there is no competitive selection process underway through this notice and it is not functioning as an open call for proposals.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in how the project is carried out rather than simply issuing funds without ongoing collaboration.
What does "discretionary award" mean in this context?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award, meaning the federal agency has discretion in making the award and it is not an entitlement or formula-based distribution.
Is this funding connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice states that NPS plans to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement referenced as CA P15AC00050.
Who is listed as eligible (in general) under the announcement?
The announcement lists nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as eligible.
If eligibility is listed, can a new nonprofit submit an application anyway?
Based on the notice language provided, this particular posting is not an open call for applications and is tied to an already-established cooperative agreement vehicle, so it is not presented as a process for new applicants to submit proposals.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is stated as $30,601, which reflects the maximum federal amount anticipated for this funding action as described in the notice.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA 15.931, aligning the effort with federal natural resource and conservation assistance programming.
Who will be involved in carrying out the work?
The work is described as a collaboration between personnel from GBI and NPS. The notice also specifically notes use of an NCC crew.
What is the role of youth and young adults in this project?
Youth and young adult participation is a central part of the project rationale. The project pairs conservation and habitat management outcomes with structured training and workforce development in field-based natural resource activities.
What is meant by the emphasis on an "NCC crew" and a conservation corps-style approach?
The reference to an organized crew and a conservation corps-style model signals that much of the work is expected to be hands-on, field-oriented, and structured to provide training and practical experience while completing habitat management tasks.
What are the two connected public purposes highlighted by the notice?
The notice describes two connected purposes: (1) advancing conservation work at Lake Mead National Recreation Area through habitat management priorities, and (2) providing structured training for youth and young adults through conservation corps participation.
Which NPS office is leading the multi-year effort described?
The notice frames the effort as a multi-year initiative led through the park's Habitat Management office.
Does the notice describe NPS involvement during project implementation?
Yes. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement and the work is described as a collaboration between NPS and partner personnel, the notice indicates substantial NPS involvement in implementing the project activities.
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