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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Involving the Public in Park Stewardship Student Internships and Research Support" 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 23, 2014 and posted on Jul 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with SMMF. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $118,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $118,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Involving the Public in Park Stewardship Student Internships and Research Support" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00196) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement designed to support public engagement and stewardship work connected to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). The central aim of the task agreement is not direct on-the-ground construction or a single restoration project, but the administrative and coordination backbone that makes multiple science, education, and internship efforts function smoothly. In practical terms, the agreement focuses on providing managerial and accounting support for student internships, scholarly fellowships, scientific workshops, and the publication and distribution of research results carried out in cooperation with SMMNRA. By helping organize these activities and ensuring they are properly managed and documented, the project is meant to strengthen how research and learning translate into real-world benefits for the park and its partners.
The activities supported under this opportunity are closely tied to the park and partner goals around interpretation, education, restoration, and resource protection. Interpretation and education components typically involve helping the public understand park resources and conservation challenges, often through materials, presentations, or programs that connect scientific findings to visitor learning. Resource restoration and protection goals point toward efforts that improve habitat conditions, safeguard natural and cultural resources, and support stewardship practices; the administrative support funded here helps make those efforts possible by enabling interns, fellows, and scientists to do their work effectively and by ensuring that findings are shared rather than sitting unused. A significant emphasis is placed on building long-term relationships with local students and scientists, with the idea that internships and workshops can develop a pipeline of engaged young professionals while also expanding community awareness of NPS programs. That relationship-building goal is explicitly framed as a way to broaden public support for the National Park Service mission in the Santa Monica Mountains area.
This announcement is labeled as a discretionary opportunity under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $118,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $118,000, indicating the full project amount is essentially capped at that level for the intended award, while the award floor is listed as $1. Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. However, a key detail of this specific posting is that it is a "Notice of Intent to Award" and explicitly states it is not a request for applications. In other words, it was published to satisfy public notice requirements that NPS intended to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative management relationship with the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF), rather than to solicit new competition from multiple applicants. The posting date and creation date are both July 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2014, and an archive date of August 24, 2014, reflecting that this was a time-bound public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
For those seeking official source details or documentation, the announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information link. The contact listed for access issues is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 805-370-2321 and by email at kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Involving the Public in Park Stewardship Student Internships and Research Support" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00196.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement.
What park unit is the work connected to?
The work is connected to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA).
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to provide the administrative, managerial, coordination, and accounting support that helps multiple science, education, and internship efforts operate smoothly in cooperation with SMMNRA. It emphasizes the behind-the-scenes support that enables internships, fellowships, workshops, and research publishing/distribution to function effectively.
Is this funding meant for a single construction or restoration project?
No. The announcement states the aim is not direct on-the-ground construction or a single restoration project. Instead, it supports the administrative and coordination backbone that helps multiple park-related activities move forward.
What types of activities are supported under this opportunity?
Supported activities include managerial and accounting support for student internships, scholarly fellowships, scientific workshops, and the publication and distribution of research results carried out in cooperation with SMMNRA.
How do interpretation and education fit into the supported work?
Interpretation and education components typically involve helping the public understand park resources and conservation challenges, including materials, presentations, or programs that connect scientific findings to visitor learning.
How do restoration and resource protection goals relate to this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to goals that improve habitat conditions, safeguard natural and cultural resources, and support stewardship practices. The funded administrative support helps make these efforts possible by enabling interns, fellows, and scientists to do their work effectively and by ensuring results are shared and used.
Why does the announcement emphasize relationships with students and scientists?
A major emphasis is on building long-term relationships with local students and scientists. The announcement frames internships and workshops as a way to develop a pipeline of engaged young professionals and expand community awareness of NPS programs, which in turn broadens public support for the NPS mission in the Santa Monica Mountains area.
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is labeled as a discretionary opportunity under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $118,000.
What is the award ceiling and what does it mean here?
The award ceiling is listed as $118,000. Based on the announcement, the ceiling matches the estimated total funding, indicating the full project amount is essentially capped at $118,000 for the intended award.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Is this an open funding opportunity where new applicants can apply?
No. This posting is a "Notice of Intent to Award" and explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It was published to satisfy public notice requirements that NPS intended to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative management relationship with the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF), rather than to solicit competitive applications.
Who is the intended partner referenced in the notice?
The notice indicates NPS intended to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative management relationship with the Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SMMF).
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posting date and creation date are both July 23, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 22, 2014, and the archive date is August 24, 2014.
Where can someone find official source details or documentation?
The announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who is the contact person for access issues?
The contact listed is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Kristina Bliss can be reached by phone at 805-370-2321 and by email at kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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