Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00351
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Urban Ranger Program" 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 Mar 25, 2015 and posted on Mar 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 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 $63,397.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 National Park Service Urban Ranger Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC00351) is a discretionary funding notice published by the National Park Service (NPS) for an education-focused project delivered through a cooperative agreement. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which typically signals that NPS has identified a specific partner or a narrowly defined purpose for the award rather than running an open, competitive solicitation. The program is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, indicating the work is expected to involve youth-oriented conservation, stewardship, and related educational activities, consistent with the broader goals of engaging young people in resource protection and public lands programming.
In practical terms, the opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $63,397. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as $0), which usually means the exact budget parameters are controlled by the attached announcement and the negotiated project scope rather than set as a broad range in the summary record. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources, which can sometimes include cash, allowable in-kind contributions, or third-party support depending on the specific terms laid out in the full agreement and the attachment referenced in the notice.
Eligibility, as stated in the source data, is limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Because this is a noncompetitive notice of intent, eligibility language may function more as a formal classification of the intended recipient type rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to submit competing proposals. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, such as collaborating on program design, coordinating activities, providing technical input, or participating in oversight and evaluation, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independence in execution.
The posting timeline is short: it was posted and created on March 25, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2015, and an archive date of April 28, 2015. Short windows like this are common for notice-of-intent, noncompetitive actions, since the purpose is often to document the agency's intent and satisfy internal policy requirements rather than to run a lengthy application period.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303. The notice also indicates that additional details are contained in an attachment, so key specifics such as the target location, required outputs, performance measures, match percentage, and the exact nature of the Urban Ranger activities would be expected to be defined there.
National Park Service Urban Ranger Program (NPS NOIP15AC00351) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Urban Ranger Program funding opportunity published as a discretionary funding notice. It supports an education-focused project and is intended to be awarded through a cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC00351.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). That typically indicates NPS has identified a specific partner or a narrowly defined purpose rather than running a competitive solicitation.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $63,397.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The summary record shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as $0). This usually means the actual budget parameters would be governed by the attached announcement and the negotiated project scope rather than a broad range listed in the summary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources. Depending on the terms in the full announcement and agreement, this may include cash, allowable in-kind contributions, or third-party support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Do institutions of higher education qualify?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded under the stated eligibility criteria.
If eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, does that mean multiple organizations can apply?
Not necessarily. Because this is a noncompetitive notice of intent, the eligibility language may serve primarily as the formal classification of the intended recipient type rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to submit competing applications.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What does CFDA 15.931 suggest about the project activities?
It indicates the work is expected to involve youth-oriented conservation and stewardship activities and related educational programming, consistent with engaging young people in resource protection and public lands-related activities.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally means NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project. That can include collaborating on program design, coordinating activities, providing technical input, and/or participating in oversight and evaluation, rather than leaving execution largely independent as is often the case with a standard grant.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on March 25, 2015. The original and current closing date is March 29, 2015.
Why is the application window so short?
Short windows are common for notice-of-intent, noncompetitive actions because they are often used to document the agency's intent and satisfy internal policy requirements rather than to run a lengthy, competitive application period.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 28, 2015.
Where can applicants find the details needed to understand the full scope of work?
The notice indicates that additional details are contained in an attachment. Key specifics like the target location, required outputs, performance measures, match percentage, and the exact nature of the Urban Ranger activities would be expected to be defined there.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Kelly Adams can be reached by phone at 303-969-2303.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior.
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