Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOISRC1600675
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- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Light Under the Surface" 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 May 12, 2016 and posted on May 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
New Light Under the Surface (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOISRC1600675) is a discretionary National Park Service funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS) to provide public notice of the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement. The notice is issued in accordance with 505 DM 2.12, which is a Department of the Interior policy provision commonly used for documenting and publicly posting certain types of non-competitive financial assistance actions. In practical terms, this posting is not a standard open competition; it functions more like a transparency notice that the NPS plans to add a specific task to an already-established partnership vehicle rather than solicit new applicants.
The planned award would be structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than serving only as a pass-through funder. The identified recipient is Northwest Passage Ltd., and the announcement indicates the NPS intends to issue a task agreement to that organization to carry out one "New Light" photographic expedition. The central purpose of the expedition is youth development through creative work: it is designed to empower troubled teens by engaging them in underwater photography experiences within national parks, using the activity as a structured outlet for self-expression and personal growth. The project concept combines outdoor immersion, arts-based programming, and a therapeutic or rehabilitative focus by giving participants a challenging, novel environment (underwater settings) and a creative tool (photography) to explore identity, confidence, teamwork, and self-reflection.
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.945, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating it does not fit neatly into a more typical program bucket and is further explained in the narrative description. Eligibility is effectively limited, as the posting states the award will be made non-competitively to Northwest Passage Ltd. under an existing cooperative agreement; the general eligibility field is shown as "Others" with clarification implied in additional eligibility information, but the substance of the notice makes clear that this is not inviting new proposals from the broader public. The announcement anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1). The award ceiling is shown as 0, which often appears in non-competitive notices when the specific funding amount is either determined in the underlying agreement, set through internal tasking, or not publicly specified in the synopsis.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on May 12, 2016, with both the original and current closing date listed as May 22, 2016. These dates typically serve as the public notice window rather than a true application deadline, since the award is intended to be issued without competition. Overall, New Light Under the Surface is best understood as an NPS public notice of intent to fund a single, predefined project with a named partner to deliver one specialized underwater photography expedition aimed at supporting at-risk or troubled teens through creative, experience-based learning in a national park setting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is "New Light Under the Surface" (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOISRC1600675)?
"New Light Under the Surface" is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS). It serves as a public notice of the NPS intent to make a single, non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than an open call for new applicants.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to the public?
No. The notice explains that the NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive award to a specific organization under an already-established cooperative agreement. It is not structured as an open competition for new proposals.
Why was this announcement posted if it is not open for applications?
The posting functions primarily as a transparency notice. It is issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.12), which is used to document and publicly post certain types of non-competitive financial assistance actions.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This indicates the National Park Service anticipates substantial involvement in the project, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The identified recipient is Northwest Passage Ltd. The announcement indicates the NPS intends to issue a task agreement to this organization.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The announcement anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The central purpose is youth development through creative work. The project is designed to empower troubled teens by engaging them in underwater photography experiences within national parks as a structured outlet for self-expression and personal growth.
What activities will the project support?
The notice describes one "New Light" photographic expedition. The concept combines outdoor immersion, arts-based programming, and a therapeutic or rehabilitative focus by placing participants in underwater settings and using photography as the creative tool.
Who is the project intended to serve?
The project is aimed at troubled teens (at-risk youth) and is intended to support identity exploration, confidence building, teamwork, and self-reflection through a challenging, novel, experience-based environment.
Where will the expedition take place?
The expedition is described as occurring within national parks, with underwater photography experiences forming the core setting and activity. The notice does not specify which park(s).
Does this opportunity allow new organizations to apply?
Based on the notice, eligibility is effectively limited. The award is intended to be made non-competitively to Northwest Passage Ltd. under an existing cooperative agreement, and the posting does not indicate that new applicants will be considered.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.945.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the project does not fit neatly into a typical program bucket and is further explained in the narrative description of the notice.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is shown as 0. In non-competitive notices, this can appear when the specific funding amount is determined through an underlying agreement, internal tasking, or is not publicly specified in the synopsis.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the closing dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 12, 2016. Both the original closing date and the current closing date are listed as May 22, 2016.
Is the May 22, 2016 closing date an application deadline?
In this context, the dates typically function as the public notice window rather than a true application deadline, because the award is intended to be issued without competition to a named recipient.
What does it mean that this is a "single, non-competitive award"?
It means the NPS intends to fund one predefined project with a named partner, rather than solicit and evaluate multiple proposals from different applicants.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in a cooperative agreement context?
The notice indicates the NPS anticipates being actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds. While the notice does not detail specific roles, the cooperative agreement structure generally reflects more hands-on participation by the agency compared to a standard grant.
What is the overall takeaway for someone looking for open grant funding?
This announcement is best understood as a public notice of intent to fund a single, predefined project with a specific partner (Northwest Passage Ltd.) to deliver one underwater photography expedition focused on youth development for troubled teens in a national park setting, not as an open opportunity for new applicants.
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