Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AC00670
Apply for P16AC00670
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service-Plant Restoration" 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 May 10, 2016 and posted on May 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 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-Plant Restoration funding announcement (Opportunity Number P16AC00670) is a public notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), stating its intent to fund a specific task agreement under an already existing master agreement. It is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. In other words, the purpose of the posting is transparency: it informs the public that NPS plans to make an award through an established cooperative agreement mechanism rather than seeking new applicants through a competitive process.
The project is titled "National Park Service-Plant Restoration-Site Improvement Project" and the identified recipient is Conservation Legacy, a qualifying nonprofit organization under IRS 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education). The anticipated federal funding amount is $25,000, and no cost share or match is required. The agreement is structured as a cooperative agreement (Award Instrument listed as Cooperative Agreement P16AC00670), which typically signals that the federal agency expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal oversight.
The anticipated period of performance and the anticipated length of the agreement both run through May 1, 2017, indicating a relatively short, defined project window focused on accomplishing on-the-ground restoration and site improvement tasks within that timeframe. The funding aligns with CFDA 15.931, Youth Conservation Activities, reflecting that youth engagement and development is a central purpose alongside natural resource outcomes. The listed statutory authorities (including provisions in 54 U.S.C. and multiple sections of 16 U.S.C.) provide the legal basis for NPS to enter into this cooperative agreement and support conservation, restoration, and related youth conservation programming.
Programmatically, the core intent is to have Conservation Legacy collaborate with NPS to engage young adults in conservation work that builds environmental awareness, practical restoration skills, and healthier lifestyles while also providing exposure to conservation professionals and pathways into future employment. The project emphasizes hands-on training and workforce development, framing participants as future stewards and potential NPS leaders. The work activities described include mapping and removing non-native vegetation, conducting natural resource monitoring, managing and restoring native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat, and enhancing visitor viewscapes. These tasks combine ecological restoration with visitor experience improvements, which is common in NPS resource management projects where ecological integrity and public enjoyment are both key objectives.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, which is explicitly stated as necessary for successful completion of the objectives. NPS staff are expected to support the work and help create education and training opportunities, working collaboratively with the crews. This level of participation is one of the practical distinctions of a cooperative agreement: the agency is not just funding the work, but is also engaged in guiding, coordinating, and supporting implementation to meet park resource priorities and ensure the work is conducted safely and effectively.
The announcement also explains why NPS did not use full and open competition. Conservation Legacy is part of the 21st Century Conservation Corps Program, Youth Engagement and Development, and already holds a relevant cooperative agreement (P15AC00024) that allows it to carry out specific tasks under the program structure. NPS considered three members of the 21st Century Conservation Corps program and selected Conservation Legacy based on the experience of its crews, their availability, and their ability to work in remote areas. This rationale is provided to document the basis for a non-competitive selection within an established partnership framework.
Key administrative details include the posting and creation dates (both May 10, 2016), an original and current closing date of May 20, 2016 (which mainly functions as an administrative marker since applications are not being solicited), an expected number of awards of one, and no stated award ceiling (listed as 0, consistent with a notice tied to a predetermined task agreement amount). The point of contact is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer, who would be the appropriate administrative contact for questions about the agreement process rather than an application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Park Service-Plant Restoration funding announcement (Opportunity Number P16AC00670)?
Opportunity Number P16AC00670 is a public notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It announces NPS's intent to fund a specific task agreement under an already existing master agreement. The posting is primarily for transparency and public awareness.
Is this an open call for proposals or a request for applications?
No. This announcement is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. It does not solicit new applicants through a competitive process.
Why was this opportunity posted if applications are not being accepted?
The notice exists for transparency. It informs the public that NPS plans to make an award through an established cooperative agreement mechanism rather than running a new, competitive application process.
What is the project title associated with this notice?
The project is titled "National Park Service-Plant Restoration-Site Improvement Project."
Who is the identified recipient for this award?
The identified recipient is Conservation Legacy, a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The notice specifies that the recipient is not an institution of higher education.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $25,000.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No. The notice states that no cost share or match is required.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The agreement is structured as a cooperative agreement. The award instrument is listed as Cooperative Agreement P16AC00670.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work. In this notice, NPS explicitly states that substantial involvement is necessary for successful completion of the project objectives.
What is the anticipated period of performance for the project?
The anticipated period of performance runs through May 1, 2017. The anticipated length of the agreement is also stated as running through May 1, 2017.
What program does this funding align with (CFDA number)?
The funding aligns with CFDA 15.931, Youth Conservation Activities, indicating that youth engagement and development are central purposes alongside natural resource outcomes.
What are the main goals of the project?
The project intent is for Conservation Legacy to collaborate with NPS to engage young adults in conservation work. The project emphasizes environmental awareness, practical restoration skills, healthier lifestyles, and exposure to conservation professionals and pathways into future employment. Participants are framed as future stewards and potential NPS leaders.
What kinds of activities and tasks are included in the project?
The described activities include mapping and removing non-native vegetation, conducting natural resource monitoring, managing and restoring native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat, and enhancing visitor viewscapes. The tasks combine ecological restoration work with visitor experience improvements.
How will NPS be involved in the project?
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, which is stated as necessary to successfully complete objectives. NPS staff are expected to support the work and help create education and training opportunities, working collaboratively with the crews.
Why did NPS not use full and open competition for this award?
The announcement explains that Conservation Legacy is part of the 21st Century Conservation Corps Program (Youth Engagement and Development) and already holds a relevant cooperative agreement (P15AC00024) that allows it to carry out specific tasks under the program structure. NPS considered three members of the 21st Century Conservation Corps program and selected Conservation Legacy based on the experience of its crews, their availability, and their ability to work in remote areas.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
No ceiling is stated. The notice lists the award ceiling as 0, which is consistent with a notice tied to a predetermined task agreement amount.
What are the posting date and closing date shown in the notice?
The posting and creation dates are both May 10, 2016. The original and current closing date is May 20, 2016. The closing date mainly serves as an administrative marker since applications are not being solicited.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer. This contact is appropriate for administrative questions about the agreement process rather than an application process.
Where does the legal authority for this cooperative agreement come from?
The notice lists statutory authorities including provisions in 54 U.S.C. and multiple sections of 16 U.S.C. These authorities provide the legal basis for NPS to enter into the cooperative agreement and support conservation, restoration, and related youth conservation programming.
Does this opportunity indicate a focus on youth conservation and workforce development?
Yes. The CFDA alignment (15.931, Youth Conservation Activities) and the narrative description both emphasize engaging young adults, providing hands-on training, building practical skills, and creating exposure to conservation career pathways.
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