Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS P16AC00586
Apply for NPS P16AC00586
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service-CCC Era Dry Stone Wall Training at Grand Teton National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2016 and posted on Apr 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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 (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, posted a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "National Park Service-CCC Era Dry Stone Wall Training at Grand Teton National Park" (Funding Announcement Number NPS-P16AC00586). This notice is explicitly not a call for applications. Instead, it serves as public notification that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities through a non-competitive, single-source award. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity area under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). Although the system lists an "original" and "current" closing date of May 27, 2016, that date functions more like an administrative posting deadline rather than a deadline for applicants, since the announcement is not soliciting proposals.
The intended recipient is Dry Stone Conservancy, Inc., a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) whose mission is to preserve and revive the craft, history, and techniques of dry-laid stone masonry, meaning stone construction done without mortar. The project emphasizes training connected to CCC-era (Civilian Conservation Corps era) dry stone wall resources at Grand Teton National Park, reflecting a preservation and workforce-development approach that combines historic resource stewardship with hands-on skills transfer. The principal investigator/program manager identified for the recipient is Jane Wooley, Executive Director. The NPS point of contact listed in the notice is Tina Holland.
Financially, the total anticipated award amount is $736,260, and there is no cost share required. The award is structured as a task award/task agreement under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement (referenced as P15AC01857). The anticipated period of performance runs through August 31, 2017, with the anticipated length of the agreement also extending through that date. The statutory authorities cited in the notice include 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), 54 U.S.C. 101702(b), 54 U.S.C. 101701(b), and 16 U.S.C. 1246(h)(1), which collectively align with NPS authority to carry out research, training, and resource stewardship activities within the National Park System.
A major feature of this announcement is the justification for awarding without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), single-source assistance awards require written justification explaining why competition is not practicable. NPS cites the "Unique Qualifications" criterion (listed as criterion #4) as the basis for the single-source decision. In practical terms, the notice argues that Dry Stone Conservancy is uniquely positioned to deliver the specific kind of training needed because it can provide certified dry stone craftsmen, mentors, and instructors tied to an internationally recognized preservation and training organization. The notice also points to the existence of an established cooperative relationship with NPS as a reason it is advantageous to proceed through this partner rather than opening the work to competition.
Programmatically, the project is framed around a broader preservation problem: while dry stone construction is described as one of the oldest, most durable, and environmentally responsible building methods, there is also noted to be a severe shortage of preservation technology and hands-on construction skills needed to maintain and restore these structures. The Dry Stone Conservancy's approach is described as rooted in traditional apprenticeship-to-journeyman training models, combining classroom learning with practical, on-the-ground instruction to build capacity and expand familiarity with the technique among broader communities. In this context, the NPS role is not just providing funding but engaging in a cooperative effort where the recipient delivers specialized training tied to park preservation needs, particularly those associated with historic CCC-era stonework at Grand Teton National Park.
In short, this posting documents NPS intent to fund a single, specific partner for a time-limited training and preservation initiative through a cooperative agreement mechanism, with a defined dollar amount, timeframe, and justification centered on the recipient's specialized expertise and existing relationship with NPS, rather than opening the project for competitive applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this government funding notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "National Park Service-CCC Era Dry Stone Wall Training at Grand Teton National Park" (Funding Announcement Number NPS-P16AC00586). It is a public notice that NPS plans to fund a defined set of project activities through a cooperative agreement.
2) Is this a call for applications or proposals?
No. The notice is explicitly not a call for applications. It is posted to inform the public that NPS intends to make a non-competitive, single-source award to a specific organization.
3) Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no. The funding is described as a non-competitive, single-source award and is not soliciting proposals from other organizations.
4) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Dry Stone Conservancy, Inc., a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)).
5) Why is the award being made without competition?
NPS states the award is justified under Department of the Interior policy for single-source assistance awards (505 DM 2) using the "Unique Qualifications" justification (criterion #4). The notice indicates Dry Stone Conservancy is uniquely positioned to provide the specific training needed, including access to certified dry stone craftsmen, mentors, and instructors, and that an established cooperative relationship with NPS makes this approach advantageous.
6) What is the focus of the project?
The project focuses on training related to CCC-era (Civilian Conservation Corps era) dry stone wall resources at Grand Teton National Park. It combines historic preservation needs with hands-on workforce and skills development in dry-laid stone masonry (stone construction without mortar).
7) What does "dry stone" or "dry-laid stone masonry" mean in this context?
Dry-laid stone masonry refers to stone construction done without mortar. The notice frames dry stone construction as an old, durable, and environmentally responsible building method, while also noting a shortage of specialized preservation and hands-on construction skills needed to maintain and restore these resources.
8) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity area. The notice also describes the award as a task award/task agreement issued under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement (referenced as P15AC01857).
9) What is the CFDA number and program name listed for this award?
The notice identifies CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
10) What is the anticipated total award amount?
The total anticipated award amount is $736,260.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost share is required.
12) What is the period of performance for the project?
The anticipated period of performance runs through August 31, 2017. The anticipated length of the agreement is also indicated as extending through August 31, 2017.
13) The posting shows a closing date. Does that mean there is an application deadline?
The system lists an "original" and "current" closing date of May 27, 2016, but the notice explains this functions more like an administrative posting deadline rather than a deadline for applicants, because the announcement is not soliciting proposals.
14) Who is listed as the principal investigator or program manager for the recipient?
The notice identifies Jane Wooley, Executive Director, as the principal investigator/program manager for the intended recipient.
15) Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact listed in the notice is Tina Holland.
16) What is the role of NPS versus the role of the recipient under this cooperative agreement?
As described, NPS is not only providing funding but engaging in a cooperative effort tied to park preservation needs. The recipient is described as delivering specialized training connected to the preservation of CCC-era stonework at Grand Teton National Park, using instruction and mentorship models that combine classroom learning with practical, on-the-ground training.
17) What training approach is described in the notice?
The notice describes an approach rooted in traditional apprenticeship-to-journeyman training models, combining classroom instruction with hands-on learning to build capacity and expand familiarity with dry stone techniques among broader communities.
18) Which laws or statutory authorities are cited for this award?
The notice cites 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), 54 U.S.C. 101702(b), 54 U.S.C. 101701(b), and 16 U.S.C. 1246(h)(1) as authorities supporting NPS research, training, and resource stewardship activities within the National Park System.
19) What makes this project time-limited?
The notice provides a defined anticipated period of performance ending August 31, 2017, indicating the project is planned as a time-limited training and preservation initiative within that timeframe.
20) What is the main preservation need this project is responding to?
The notice highlights a severe shortage of preservation technology and hands-on construction skills needed to maintain and restore dry stone structures, and frames this effort as a way to build practical capacity to steward historic CCC-era stonework at Grand Teton National Park.
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