Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00231
Apply for P15AS00231
- The National Park Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Resource Management Internships and Science at the Seashore Education Program" 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 Jul 21, 2015 and posted on Jul 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $152,568.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Integrated Resource Management Internships and Science at the Seashore Education Program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00231) is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior notice of intent to award funding through a cooperative agreement. The key point in this posting is that it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition under Task Agreement P15AC01296, which sits under a larger master Cooperative Agreement (P13AC00786) with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. In practical terms, this type of notice is used when the agency is continuing or implementing work with an established partner and is documenting its intent to make an award outside of an open call.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, using the Cooperative Agreement funding instrument. Cooperative agreements generally indicate that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on planning, oversight, or implementation. The activity focus is listed under Education and Natural Resources, and it aligns with the CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, which signals a stewardship and resource-management mission tied to NPS lands and programs.
The posting anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $152,568. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which typically reflects that this is a notice of intent rather than a standard competitive announcement with defined minimums and maximums for applicants to design proposals around. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award, at least as represented in this notice.
Eligibility is stated as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, because this is not an open solicitation, the eligibility statement functions more as a classification detail than an invitation for others to apply. The intended partner identified in the notice is the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, and the project title suggests two connected components: internships supporting integrated resource management and an education effort described as the Science at the Seashore Education Program. While the notice does not provide operational details about the curriculum or internship structure, the framing implies workforce development and hands-on learning tied to stewardship, science, and resource management activities associated with a national seashore setting.
The notice was posted and created on July 21, 2015, with an archive date of July 31, 2015. Both the original and current closing dates are explicitly marked as "This is not a request for applications," reinforcing that there is no application window or competitive submission process. For additional details, the announcement points readers to Grants.gov, and it lists Jason Whitehead (JasonWhitehead@nps.gov) as the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Integrated Resource Management Internships and Science at the Seashore Education Program" and it uses Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00231.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior notice of intent to award funding through a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. It is a public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no application process is being offered. The closing date is marked as "This is not a request for applications," which indicates there is no open call or application window to submit to.
Why does the listing mention eligibility if it is not open for applications?
The notice lists eligibility as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but since this is not an open solicitation, that eligibility information functions as a classification detail rather than an invitation for new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The notice identifies the Point Reyes National Seashore Association as the intended partner.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument and is categorized as discretionary funding.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
Cooperative agreements generally indicate that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement beyond simply providing funds, such as collaboration on planning, oversight, or implementation.
What is the underlying agreement structure referenced in the notice?
The notice states NPS intends to fund activities under Task Agreement P15AC01296, which sits under a larger master Cooperative Agreement (P13AC00786) with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.
What is the focus area or program purpose described?
The activity focus is listed under Education and Natural Resources. The project title suggests two connected components: (1) internships supporting integrated resource management and (2) an education effort described as the Science at the Seashore Education Program.
Does the notice describe the internship structure or the education curriculum?
No. The notice does not provide operational details about the curriculum or the internship structure. It frames the work as workforce development and hands-on learning tied to stewardship, science, and resource management activities associated with a national seashore setting.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA (now commonly called the Assistance Listing) number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The posting anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice is $152,568.
Why are the award ceiling and award floor listed as $0?
The ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which typically reflects that this is a notice of intent rather than a standard competitive announcement where applicants need defined minimums and maximums to design proposals around.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice, meaning non-federal funds are not presented as a condition of the award in this posting.
What are the posted dates for this notice?
The notice was posted and created on July 21, 2015, and it shows an archive date of July 31, 2015.
Is there an application deadline?
No. Both the original and current closing dates are explicitly marked as "This is not a request for applications," which means there is no application deadline tied to submitting proposals.
Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The notice directs readers to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the contact person listed for questions or access to the announcement?
The notice lists Jason Whitehead as the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. The email provided is JasonWhitehead@nps.gov.
What is the main purpose of publishing a notice like this on Grants.gov?
Based on the description in the notice, this type of posting is used when the agency is continuing or implementing work with an established partner and is documenting its intent to make an award outside of an open call, rather than seeking new applications.
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