Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00333
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media Support for 50th Anniversaries National Trails Wild and Scenic Rivers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 21, 2015 and posted on Aug 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $38,000.00 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 "Media Support for 50th Anniversaries National Trails Wild and Scenic Rivers" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00333) was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding action focused on providing media and promotional support tied to the 50th anniversaries of two landmark conservation laws: the National Trails System Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The central purpose of the work was to help celebrate these milestones through communications and outreach that encourage public awareness, appreciation, and use of trails, while also strengthening and promoting the National Trails System as a whole for broad public benefit.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the NPS expected to remain actively involved in shaping or participating in the work rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal engagement. The funding activity category was Natural Resources, and the program was listed under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance, aligning it with NPS efforts that support community-based conservation, recreation access, and stewardship initiatives.
Only one award was anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $38,000. The award ceiling was also $38,000 (with an award floor listed as $1), indicating the agency planned a single, relatively small, targeted project rather than a multi-award competition. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources (such as cash, donated services, staff time, or other allowable in-kind support) to help accomplish the project goals.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that points to a nonprofit partner capable of carrying out communications work such as content development, media coordination, storytelling, promotional materials, campaigns, or related outreach that would highlight trails and rivers, commemorate the anniversaries, and support public engagement with the National Trails System.
Importantly, this posting was not open for applications. The announcement explicitly stated "Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted," which indicates the NPS had already identified an intended recipient (or had a specific partner arrangement in mind) and published the notice to document the planned award rather than solicit competitive proposals. The opportunity was posted and created on August 21, 2015, and archived on August 31, 2015. For further details at the time, the listing referenced Grants.gov and provided an agency contact: Steve Livingston (303-969-2690, SteveLivingston@nps.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Media Support for 50th Anniversaries National Trails Wild and Scenic Rivers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00333.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding action from the National Park Service (NPS).
What was the purpose of the funding?
The central purpose was to provide media and promotional support connected to the 50th anniversaries of two conservation laws: the National Trails System Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The work was intended to celebrate these milestones through communications and outreach that increase public awareness, appreciation, and use of trails, while strengthening and promoting the National Trails System for broad public benefit.
What type of award was this?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expected to be actively involved in shaping or participating in the work rather than issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal involvement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
Which CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The program was listed under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $38,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $38,000 and the award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was anticipated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources such as cash, donated services, staff time, or other allowable in-kind support to help accomplish the project goals.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What kinds of activities or capabilities did the opportunity point to?
Based on the description, the intended nonprofit partner would be capable of communications-focused work such as content development, media coordination, storytelling, promotional materials, campaigns, or related outreach to highlight trails and rivers, commemorate the anniversaries, and support public engagement with the National Trails System.
Was this opportunity open for applications?
No. The announcement stated "Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted," which indicates it was not a competitive application posting.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It indicates the NPS had already identified an intended recipient (or had a specific partner arrangement in mind) and published the notice to document the planned award rather than solicit proposals through an open competition.
Where were additional details referenced?
The listing referenced Grants.gov for accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who was the agency contact for questions about the announcement?
The agency contact listed was Steve Livingston. Phone: 303-969-2690. Email: SteveLivingston@nps.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 21, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on August 31, 2015, and the notice stated that no applications would be accepted.
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