Opportunity Information: Apply for J9500100118

  • The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interns for Elwha Dam Removal Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2010 and posted on Sep 17, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 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 Interns for Elwha Dam Removal Project opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number J9500100118) was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice tied to environmental work connected with the Elwha Dam Removal Project. It was published primarily as a public transparency step rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, the announcement explicitly stated it was not a request for applications; instead, it served as a public notice of NPSs intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. The full details and the formal Notice of Intent to Award were referenced in the full announcement link.

The award mechanism identified for this project was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work, not just provide funding and step back. The opportunity was categorized under the Environment funding activity area and connected to CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, signaling that the work likely emphasized hands-on conservation or resource-related activities performed through a youth or service-oriented nonprofit structure. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute a portion of resources (cash and/or in-kind support) rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.

Funding details were very specific and narrow. NPS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000. The award floor and ceiling were both listed as $45,000, which effectively means the project amount was fixed at that level rather than offered as a range. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, which further suggests the intended recipient was likely a conservation or youth service nonprofit positioned to place interns or support internship-style field staffing associated with the dam removal effort.

Timing also reflected the nature of a notice rather than a competitive grant cycle. The opportunity was posted on September 17, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 20, 2010, giving only a short window on paper. It was later archived on October 20, 2010. That compressed timeline aligns with a situation where an agency is documenting its intent to make a noncompetitive award rather than soliciting and reviewing multiple applications.

For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a specific point of contact: Susan Velie, Contract Specialist, Olympic National Park, phone 360-565-3114.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "Interns for Elwha Dam Removal Project" opportunity?

It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice related to environmental work connected with the Elwha Dam Removal Project. The funding opportunity is identified as "Interns for Elwha Dam Removal Project" under Funding Opportunity Number J9500100118.

Was this an open call for proposals or applications?

No. The announcement explicitly stated it was not a request for applications. It functioned primarily as a public transparency notice stating NPS's intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.

If it was not a request for applications, why was it published?

Based on the notice description, it was published primarily as a public transparency step. In practical terms, it served as public documentation of NPS's intent to make a noncompetitive award for the identified project activities.

What federal agency issued the notice?

The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is J9500100118.

What type of award instrument was planned?

The award mechanism identified was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates NPS expected to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than only providing funding.

What funding activity area was this opportunity associated with?

The opportunity was categorized under the Environment funding activity area.

What CFDA program was referenced?

The notice referenced CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."

What does the CFDA reference suggest about the nature of the work?

The CFDA reference suggests the work likely emphasized hands-on conservation or resource-related activities carried out through a youth or service-oriented nonprofit structure, consistent with an internships or field staffing model tied to conservation activities.

How many awards did NPS anticipate making?

NPS anticipated making one award.

What was the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $45,000.

Was the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?

It was effectively a fixed amount. The award floor and the award ceiling were both listed as $45,000, meaning the project amount was not presented as a range.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute a portion of resources (cash and/or in-kind support) rather than relying entirely on federal funds.

Who was eligible to receive this award?

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status.

Were institutions of higher education eligible?

No. The notice specified that institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.

What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the intended recipient?

The limitation to 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) suggests the intended recipient was likely a conservation or youth service nonprofit positioned to place interns or support internship-style field staffing associated with the dam removal effort.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on September 17, 2010.

What were the closing dates listed in the notice?

The notice listed an original closing date of September 20, 2010, and the current closing date was also September 20, 2010.

Why was the open period so short?

The compressed timeline aligns with the notice's stated purpose as a transparency notice rather than a competitive grant cycle. It is consistent with an agency documenting its intent to make a noncompetitive award rather than soliciting and evaluating multiple applications.

When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on October 20, 2010.

Where could someone find the full details of the opportunity?

The notice stated that full details and the formal Notice of Intent to Award were referenced in the full announcement link.

Who was the point of contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement?

The notice provided the following contact for assistance: Susan Velie, Contract Specialist, Olympic National Park.

What phone number was provided for the point of contact?

The phone number provided was 360-565-3114.

Does the notice indicate that NPS intended to award competitively?

No. The notice indicated it was not a request for applications and that it served as a public notice of NPS's intent to fund specific activities without full and open competition.

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