Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01303
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01303
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Historic Preservation and Erosion Control at Five Sites in El Morro NM and Petrified Forest NP" 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 Jul 28, 2015 and posted on Jul 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $88,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBILITY EXPLANATION
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service grant opportunity titled "National Park Service Historic Preservation and Erosion Control at Five Sites in El Morro NM and Petrified Forest NP" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC01303) was a discretionary funding announcement intended to support on-the-ground natural resource and cultural resource work in two national park units: El Morro National Monument in New Mexico and Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. The project focus was historic preservation paired with erosion control work at five separate sites, reflecting a practical, field-based effort to stabilize sensitive areas and protect historic resources. The funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates an active partnership role for the federal agency during project implementation rather than a simple pass-through award.
A central purpose of the opportunity was youth engagement through the 21st Century Conservation Corps (21CSC) Program under the Youth Engagement and Development framework. The announcement explains that the selected cooperator needed to be a member of the established 21CSC program and capable of carrying out the specific tasks required for the project while also advancing the broader goal of getting young people involved in conservation and preservation work. In other words, the work was not only about accomplishing erosion control and preservation outcomes, but also about providing meaningful service, training, and workforce development experiences for youth, particularly in conservation-related roles.
Eligibility was effectively limited. While the listing shows "Others" as eligible applicants, the text makes clear that this was a targeted selection among members of the 21CSC program. Three organizations within that program were considered, and Conservation Legacy was chosen. The justification provided emphasizes Conservation Legacy's track record working with disadvantaged, underserved minority youth in the region and its past performance, signaling that experience delivering youth-focused conservation projects and the ability to successfully manage crews and field operations were key evaluation factors.
The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2015, and it was archived on September 6, 2015. The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $88,400. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient was not expected to contribute a specified non-federal share to receive the award. The listing does not state an award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which in practice usually means the total planned funding level was communicated through the estimate rather than bounded by formal minimums and maximums.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity fell under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," reinforcing the dual mission of completing conservation-related work while supporting youth service and development. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, consistent with erosion control and site stabilization work, even though the title and description also highlight historic preservation outcomes. For access issues or questions, the point of contact was Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist, at 307-344-2082 or tinaholland@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Historic Preservation and Erosion Control at Five Sites in El Morro NM and Petrified Forest NP."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC01303.
3. Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
4. What type of funding announcement was this?
This was a discretionary funding announcement.
5. What funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement.
6. What does it mean that the award was a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the description provided, a Cooperative Agreement indicates that the federal agency (NPS) was expected to have an active partnership role during project implementation rather than issuing a simple pass-through award.
7. What was the overall purpose of this project?
The purpose was to support on-the-ground natural resource and cultural resource work focused on historic preservation paired with erosion control at five sites across two national park units.
8. Which park sites were included in the work?
The work was to be carried out in two National Park Service units: El Morro National Monument (New Mexico) and Petrified Forest National Park (Arizona).
9. How many sites were included in the project scope?
The project targeted five separate sites across the two park units.
10. What kinds of activities were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized practical, field-based work to stabilize sensitive areas and protect historic resources, specifically historic preservation and erosion control/site stabilization activities.
11. Was this opportunity focused only on natural resources, only on cultural resources, or both?
Both. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources (consistent with erosion control and stabilization), and the title/description also explicitly highlights historic preservation outcomes (a cultural resource focus).
12. How did youth engagement fit into this opportunity?
Youth engagement was central. The project was tied to the 21st Century Conservation Corps (21CSC) Program under a Youth Engagement and Development framework, with an emphasis on involving young people in conservation and preservation work.
13. What was the role of the 21st Century Conservation Corps (21CSC) in this grant?
The announcement states that the selected cooperator needed to be a member of the established 21CSC program and be capable of completing the required project tasks while advancing youth service, training, and workforce development goals.
14. Who was eligible to apply?
Although the listing shows "Others" as eligible applicants, the text indicates eligibility was effectively limited to members of the 21CSC program, and the selection was targeted among that group.
15. Was this an open competition to any organization?
Based on the information provided, it was not broadly open. The announcement describes a targeted selection among members of the 21CSC program.
16. How many organizations were considered?
Three organizations within the 21CSC program were considered.
17. Which organization was selected?
Conservation Legacy was chosen.
18. Why was Conservation Legacy selected?
The justification cited Conservation Legacy's track record working with disadvantaged, underserved minority youth in the region and its past performance, indicating that experience delivering youth-focused conservation projects and managing crews/field operations were key factors.
19. How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
20. What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $88,400.
21. Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
22. Did the announcement state an award floor or award ceiling?
No. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0, and the total planned funding level is conveyed through the estimated total funding amount rather than explicit minimum/maximum bounds.
23. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2015.
24. What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 7, 2015.
25. When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 6, 2015.
26. What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
27. What does CFDA 15.931 indicate about the nature of the project?
It reinforces the dual mission described in the announcement: completing conservation-related work while supporting youth service and development.
28. Who was the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed was Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist.
29. How could applicants or interested parties contact the point of contact?
Tina Holland could be reached by phone at 307-344-2082 or by email at tinaholland@nps.gov.
30. What geographic areas did the project serve?
The work was located in two states, corresponding to the park units named: New Mexico (El Morro National Monument) and Arizona (Petrified Forest National Park).
31. What was the intended balance between project outcomes and youth development?
The announcement indicates the work was intended to accomplish erosion control and preservation outcomes while also providing meaningful service, training, and workforce development experiences for youth through the 21CSC framework.
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