Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00158
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MRCA SAMO Provide educational services to groups" 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 Jul 25, 2013 and posted on Jul 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2013 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 Agreement with MRCA. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,720.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,720.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "MRCA SAMO Provide educational services to groups" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00158) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice issued under the Education activity category and tied to CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. The core purpose of the project is to expand educational programming and recreational opportunities for students, youth, and families from underserved communities by connecting them directly to public lands and learning experiences within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA). A central feature of the work described is providing transportation and outreach from schools and neighborhoods to park sites across the SMMNRA, helping reduce common barriers to participation such as limited access to transit, cost constraints, and lack of awareness about nearby park resources.
This posting is explicitly labeled a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and is not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the NPS was not seeking competitive proposals from the public. Instead, the announcement serves as a transparency measure to inform the public that NPS intended to fund this project through an existing Cooperative Management Agreement with MRCA (Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority). The funding instrument listed is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically reflects a more hands-on partnership model than a standard grant, with NPS expecting to have substantial involvement in the supported activities, such as coordination, shared project oversight, or collaborative implementation.
The funding amount for the anticipated single award is estimated at $70,720, with the award ceiling also listed as $70,720 and an award floor of $1. The notice indicates that no cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The opportunity lists "special district governments" as eligible applicants, aligning with MRCA's status and the nature of the existing agreement referenced in the notice. Key timeline details include a posted date of July 26, 2013, a creation date of July 25, 2013, an original and current closing date of July 30, 2013, and an archive date of August 1, 2013, consistent with a short-lived public notice rather than an open application window.
For additional details, the notice points to the government grants website as the source for the full announcement. The contact listed for access issues is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service, reachable at (805) 370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "MRCA SAMO Provide educational services to groups" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00158.
Which federal agency issued this funding notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is listed under the Education activity category.
What CFDA program is this tied to?
This notice is tied to CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to expand educational programming and recreational opportunities for students, youth, and families from underserved communities by connecting them to public lands and learning experiences within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA).
Which park area is the project focused on?
The work is focused on the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), including park sites across the SMMNRA.
What kinds of services and activities are emphasized in the description?
A central feature is providing transportation and outreach from schools and neighborhoods to park sites across the SMMNRA, helping connect underserved communities to park-based educational and recreational experiences.
What participation barriers is the project intended to reduce?
The notice highlights reducing barriers such as limited access to transit, cost constraints, and lack of awareness about nearby park resources.
Is this an open solicitation or a request for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and is not a request for applications.
Does this notice mean the public can submit competitive proposals?
No. The notice indicates NPS was not seeking competitive proposals from the public. It serves as a transparency notice that NPS intended to fund the project through an existing agreement.
Who is the intended recipient mentioned in the notice?
The notice references an existing Cooperative Management Agreement with MRCA (Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority), indicating MRCA as the intended recipient under that agreement.
What type of funding instrument is listed?
The funding instrument listed is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply in this context?
As described in the notice, a Cooperative Agreement typically reflects a partnership model where NPS expects substantial involvement in supported activities, such as coordination, shared project oversight, or collaborative implementation.
What is the estimated award amount?
The anticipated single award is estimated at $70,720.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $70,720, and the award floor is listed as $1.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice describes an anticipated single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates that no cost sharing or matching requirement applies.
Who is eligible to apply according to the eligibility section?
The opportunity lists "special district governments" as eligible applicants.
Why does the notice list special district governments as eligible?
The notice aligns eligibility with MRCA's status and the existence of the referenced Cooperative Management Agreement.
When was this notice created and posted?
The creation date is July 25, 2013, and the posted date is July 26, 2013.
What is the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date is July 30, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is August 1, 2013.
Why is the timeline so short?
Based on the information provided, the short timeline is consistent with a brief public notice intended for transparency rather than an open application window.
Where are additional details available?
The notice points to the government grants website as the source for the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to this notice?
The contact listed is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service.
What are the phone number and email for the contact person?
Kristina Bliss can be reached at (805) 370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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