Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00009
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- The National Park Service in the employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Plant Program in Alaska National Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2013 and posted on Feb 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Invasive Plant Program in Alaska National Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00009) is a discretionary funding announcement that supports invasive plant management work across several Alaska National Park System units through cooperative agreements. The project is designed to pair on-the-ground invasive plant control with workforce development and environmental education, especially for youth crews. Rather than being competed through a full and open process, the notice primarily serves as a public statement of NPS intent to fund specific project activities based on the selected organization’s unique qualifications, with awards dependent on the availability of federal funds.
At the core of the project is a partnership with the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA), an Alaska-based nonprofit that has operated since 1985 with a service-learning mission focused on improving lives, lands, and communities in Alaska. Under the proposed work, SAGA youth crews would travel to participating parks to learn about NPS resource management while directly assisting with invasive plant management tasks. The practical fieldwork includes manual removal of invasive plant infestations through pulling, digging, and cutting, which reflects the realities of managing weeds in remote, sensitive park landscapes where mechanized or chemical approaches may be limited or less desirable. Beyond direct removal, the crews may also help survey for invasive plants, monitor known infestations, collect and cultivate native plant seeds, and participate in invasive-plant-related education or research efforts. The stated overarching purpose is educational as much as operational: to build understanding of how invasive species affect Alaska’s natural resources and how those resources can be better protected and managed.
The work would take place in four major Alaska park units where invasive plant concerns have been identified over several years: Katmai National Park and Preserve (KATM), Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ), Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA), and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST). The cooperative agreements contemplated under the announcement are intended to support work at those locations, and the SAGA crews are described as a complement to the Alaska Exotic Plant Management Team’s weed management efforts. NPS highlights that SAGA has already demonstrated an ability to carry out extensive manual weed pulls in isolated areas and to handle the complicated logistics common in Alaska park operations, including transportation and specialized equipment needs in remote settings. Their local presence is also framed as a practical advantage because it brings familiarity with Alaska’s varied terrain, hazards, and field conditions.
The statutory authority cited for the project is 16 USC 1722, the Public Land Corps Act, which allows NPS to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth or conservation corps to complete conservation projects. In terms of recipient responsibilities, SAGA is expected to provide a trained youth crew of about five to six members, supported by two experienced leaders who can supervise work and ensure basic safety practices. The organization must ensure the crew is physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor for an eight-hour workday. SAGA is also responsible for field logistics such as transporting the crew to work sites, providing camp gear and food, and handling daily upkeep and cleaning of camp facilities. Operationally, the group is expected to complete the invasive plant control program across the four named park units and coordinate schedules closely with NPS so work aligns with seasonal treatment windows and the project can be completed within the target timeline. NPS staff, particularly plant management specialists, are expected to provide training and guidance while collaborating with SAGA to identify treatment sites and determine the appropriate timing for control work.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and an award floor of $100,000, and it anticipates up to 10 awards. The program is categorized under Employment, Labor and Training as well as Environment and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, and NPS notes that SAGA can be a cost-saving partner in part because the Public Land Corps Act includes a 25 percent match requirement. Eligibility is broadly described for nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education in both categories). The notice was posted February 22, 2013, created April 1, 2013, with an original closing date of May 1, 2013 and a current closing date of June 1, 2013.
The contact listed for access issues or questions is Tina Spengler at the National Park Service (phone 907-644-3303, email TinaSpengler@nps.gov). An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Invasive Plant Program in Alaska National Parks (P13AS00009)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Invasive Plant Program in Alaska National Parks.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00009.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this a competitive grant?
Not in a full and open competitive sense. The notice is described primarily as a public statement of NPS intent to fund specific project activities based on a selected organization's unique qualifications, and awards are dependent on the availability of federal funds.
What type of award instrument is anticipated?
The announcement describes support through cooperative agreements.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project pairs on-the-ground invasive plant control with workforce development and environmental education, especially through youth crews. It is intended to build understanding of how invasive species affect Alaska's natural resources and how to protect and manage those resources.
Which organization is central to the proposed partnership?
The work centers on a partnership with the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA), an Alaska-based nonprofit that has operated since 1985 with a service-learning mission focused on improving lives, lands, and communities in Alaska.
What kinds of invasive plant management activities are described?
The fieldwork described includes manual removal of invasive plants through pulling, digging, and cutting. The crews may also help to survey for invasive plants, monitor known infestations, collect and cultivate native plant seeds, and participate in invasive-plant-related education or research efforts.
Why does the program emphasize manual removal methods?
The announcement notes that the work reflects the realities of managing weeds in remote, sensitive park landscapes in Alaska, where mechanized or chemical approaches may be limited or less desirable.
Where will the work take place?
The work is planned across four Alaska National Park System units: Katmai National Park and Preserve (KATM), Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ), Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA), and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST).
How does this effort relate to existing NPS invasive plant work in Alaska?
SAGA youth crews are described as a complement to the Alaska Exotic Plant Management Team and its weed management efforts.
What statutory authority is cited for this project?
The cited authority is 16 USC 1722, the Public Land Corps Act, which allows NPS to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth or conservation corps to complete conservation projects.
What are the expected crew size and supervision requirements?
SAGA is expected to provide a trained youth crew of about five to six members, supported by two experienced leaders to supervise work and ensure basic safety practices.
What physical requirements are noted for participants?
The organization must ensure the crew is physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor for an eight-hour workday.
What logistical responsibilities are assigned to the recipient?
SAGA is responsible for field logistics including transporting the crew to work sites, providing camp gear and food, and handling daily upkeep and cleaning of camp facilities.
How is scheduling and coordination with NPS expected to work?
The recipient is expected to coordinate schedules closely with NPS so work aligns with seasonal treatment windows and the project can be completed within the target timeline. NPS staff (particularly plant management specialists) are expected to provide training and guidance and collaborate to identify treatment sites and appropriate timing.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $200,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $200,000 and the award floor is $100,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates up to 10 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The notice also references the Public Land Corps Act as including a 25 percent match requirement.
What program areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Employment, Labor and Training and Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligibility is described broadly for nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, while excluding institutions of higher education in both categories.
When was the opportunity posted and when does it close?
The notice was posted February 22, 2013, created April 1, 2013, with an original closing date of May 1, 2013 and a current closing date of June 1, 2013.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The contact listed is Tina Spengler at the National Park Service. Phone: 907-644-3303. Email: TinaSpengler@nps.gov.
Where can applicants find additional information?
An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Are awards guaranteed under this announcement?
No. The notice states that awards are dependent on the availability of federal funds.
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