Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIP16AC00388
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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service-2016 Yellowstone Urban Youth Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2016 and posted on Mar 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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-2016 Yellowstone Urban Youth Project" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS-NOIP16AC00388) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not a call for proposals and not open for competitive applications. Instead, it serves as a public notification that the NPS planned to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement, without full and open competition. The project falls under CFDA 15.931 and is authorized under 54 U.S.C. 101702(a). The eligible applicant category listed for the opportunity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than institutions of higher education), and the named recipient is Groundwork USA (GWUSA), with Curt Collier identified as the principal investigator/program manager and Tina Holland listed as the NPS point of contact.
The anticipated federal award amount was $72,980.52, with no cost share required. The award was structured as a task award issued under an existing umbrella/master cooperative agreement (P15AC00034), with the specific award instrument identified as Cooperative Agreement P16AC00388. The anticipated period of performance and length of the agreement both ran through September 30, 2016. Although the posting included an "original" and "current" closing date of April 28, 2016, the substance of the announcement makes clear that the posting was informational rather than a solicitation, since the NPS had already identified the recipient and intended to proceed via a single-source justification.
The public purpose of the project was to have GWUSA and NPS/Yellowstone National Park (YNP) staff work together to improve public access in both frontcountry and backcountry areas of Yellowstone. The announcement describes a menu of potential work activities to be selected based on crew skill level and NPS priorities for summer 2016. These activities included trail maintenance and improvement, brush removal, fence building or removal, painting or staining buildings, re-vegetation work, and native seed collection. Beyond the direct on-the-ground outcomes, the project was designed to provide participating youth with practical job and life experience, technical skills training, safety instruction, team-building experience, and education focused on land stewardship as well as natural and cultural resource appreciation. The youth crews were also expected to learn about Yellowstone more broadly and receive a guided tour of the park, reinforcing the educational and civic engagement goals alongside the work projects.
Because the award was a cooperative agreement, the NPS anticipated substantial federal involvement rather than simply providing funds. NPS responsibilities included conducting a pre-project survey of the work site with the GWUSA Youth Director and providing training, education, and orientation tailored to Yellowstone projects. The planned training topics specifically included trail skills and trail theory, agency risk-management practices, and current cultural and natural resource issues relevant to work in the park. The NPS Youth Programs Office also planned to supplement tools and personal protective equipment that the crew could not supply. During implementation, NPS staff were expected to provide direction on project requirements and park regulations, deliver safety training, and provide onsite leadership and oversight. The announcement emphasizes that this close NPS involvement was especially important because worksites were widely dispersed and located in bear country, where adherence to safety protocols and park-specific operational requirements is critical.
The single-source nature of the award was justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), which requires a written explanation of why competition is not practicable. The justification cited the "Unique Qualifications" criterion (criterion #4). In practical terms, the NPS stated that Groundwork USA was uniquely positioned due to a successful existing project history with the agency and a strong record of training and educating youth in land stewardship and natural and cultural resource work. The notice highlights GWUSA's ability to provide strong pre-program preparation so participants arrive ready to work effectively and safely ("shovel-ready"), which supported NPS priorities for efficiency and risk management in a complex operational environment like Yellowstone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "National Park Service-2016 Yellowstone Urban Youth Project"?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action tied to planned project activities in Yellowstone National Park focused on improving public access in both frontcountry and backcountry areas, while also providing participating youth with job and life experience, technical training, and education in land stewardship and resource appreciation.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity that organizations can apply to?
No. This notice is a notice of intent to award, which serves as a public notification of NPS plans to fund a specific recipient for a specific set of project activities. It is not a call for proposals and is not open for competitive applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS-NOIP16AC00388.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What program listing or CFDA number is associated with this project?
The project falls under CFDA 15.931.
What is the legal authority cited for this award?
The notice cites authorization under 54 U.S.C. 101702(a).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The named recipient is Groundwork USA (GWUSA).
What type of organization is identified as eligible in the notice?
The eligible applicant category listed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (other than institutions of higher education).
Who are the key contacts named in the notice?
Curt Collier is identified as the principal investigator/program manager for Groundwork USA, and Tina Holland is listed as the NPS point of contact.
How much federal funding was anticipated?
The anticipated federal award amount was $72,980.52.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No cost share was required.
What award instrument was planned for this project?
The award instrument identified is a cooperative agreement, specifically Cooperative Agreement P16AC00388.
Was this award connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The award was structured as a task award issued under an existing umbrella/master cooperative agreement, P15AC00034.
What was the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance ran through September 30, 2016.
What was the length of the agreement?
The length of the agreement also ran through September 30, 2016.
Why does the notice show a closing date if it is not open for applications?
Although the posting listed an original and current closing date of April 28, 2016, the notice explains that it is informational rather than a solicitation. NPS had already identified the recipient and intended to proceed using a single-source justification.
What is the public purpose of the project?
The project was intended to have Groundwork USA and NPS/Yellowstone National Park staff work together to improve public access in Yellowstone. At the same time, it was designed to provide youth participants with practical work experience, training, and education related to stewardship and appreciation of natural and cultural resources.
What kinds of work activities were included?
The notice describes a menu of potential work activities to be selected based on crew skill level and NPS priorities for summer 2016. Activities included trail maintenance and improvement, brush removal, fence building or removal, painting or staining buildings, re-vegetation work, and native seed collection.
How were specific tasks chosen from the list of potential activities?
Tasks were to be selected based on the crew's skill level and NPS priorities for summer 2016.
What outcomes were expected for youth participants?
Beyond completing on-the-ground work, the project aimed to provide youth with practical job and life experience, technical skills training, safety instruction, team-building experience, and education focused on land stewardship and appreciation of natural and cultural resources.
Was there an educational component beyond work projects?
Yes. The youth crews were expected to learn about Yellowstone more broadly and receive a guided tour of the park to reinforce educational and civic engagement goals alongside the work activities.
Why was a cooperative agreement used instead of a standard grant?
The notice states that this was a cooperative agreement because NPS anticipated substantial federal involvement in the project, rather than simply providing funds.
What responsibilities did NPS anticipate having under the cooperative agreement?
NPS responsibilities included conducting a pre-project survey of the work site with the GWUSA Youth Director; providing project-specific training, education, and orientation; supplementing tools and personal protective equipment the crew could not supply; providing direction on project requirements and park regulations; delivering safety training; and providing onsite leadership and oversight during implementation.
What training topics were specifically mentioned?
Planned training topics included trail skills and trail theory, agency risk-management practices, and current cultural and natural resource issues relevant to work in Yellowstone.
Did the notice mention tools or personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Yes. The NPS Youth Programs Office planned to supplement tools and personal protective equipment that the crew could not supply.
Why did the notice emphasize onsite leadership and oversight by NPS staff?
The notice explains that NPS involvement was especially important because worksites were widely dispersed and located in bear country, making strict adherence to safety protocols and park-specific operational requirements critical.
Was this a single-source award, and if so, why?
Yes. The notice states the award was intended to be made without full and open competition, supported by a single-source justification.
What policy framework was cited for the single-source justification?
The justification was made under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2, which requires a written explanation of why competition is not practicable.
What justification criterion was used to support the single-source award?
The notice cited the "Unique Qualifications" criterion (criterion #4).
What unique qualifications did NPS attribute to Groundwork USA?
NPS cited Groundwork USA's successful existing project history with the agency and a strong record of training and educating youth in land stewardship and natural and cultural resource work. The notice also highlights GWUSA's ability to provide strong pre-program preparation so participants arrive ready to work effectively and safely ("shovel-ready"), supporting NPS priorities for efficiency and risk management in Yellowstone's complex operational environment.
Which park unit was involved in implementing the project?
The project involved NPS staff from Yellowstone National Park (YNP) working with Groundwork USA.
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