Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00013
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00013
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Youth Education and Involment in Vegettion Managment and Restoration in Heartland Network National Parks THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jul 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than insitutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on youth education, workforce development, and hands-on conservation work in Heartland Network national parks, specifically tied to vegetation management and ecological restoration. It is explicitly labeled "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open call for proposals at the time of posting. Instead, it documents NPS intent to continue an existing partnership arrangement rather than solicit new competitive applications.
The main purpose of the agreement is to create structured opportunities for young adults to work in national parks while gaining practical exposure to conservation and natural resource management careers. The work centers on how parks make and carry out real management decisions, including learning the techniques and day-to-day operations required to manage natural resources. A major emphasis is placed on challenging field conditions that build personal growth and leadership skills, alongside tangible park resource outcomes. On the resource side, the projects target invasive plant control, including species considered a public nuisance or designated as noxious weeds under state or federal law, and support restoration of plant communities through methods such as prescribed fire, vegetation removal, and replanting.
The project plan described includes working with 18 youth participants, generally ages 18 to 26. These participants receive training in outdoor conservation work as well as transferable employment skills such as teamwork, communication, and job readiness. NPS staff are not passive overseers; they serve as coaches and mentors, helping participants understand potential career pathways within the NPS and other conservation or natural resource organizations. The program is framed as both a conservation effort and a career pipeline or early career exploration experience.
Responsibilities are split between the recipient organization and NPS. The recipient is expected to recruit, identify, and select youth who are a good fit for the program, provide extensive training in the safe and effective operation of outdoor tools in demanding field environments, and track individual and team progress to ensure that participant development goals are actually being met over the term of service. NPS, in turn, collaborates closely with the recipient to design and resource projects, provide training support, and ensure that the work assignments genuinely provide the leadership and developmental experiences the program is intended to deliver. Because this is a cooperative agreement, it implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in project execution compared to a more hands-off grant.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS-NOIP15AC00013 and is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Environment and Natural Resources activity area. It is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship. The posting indicates an expected single award with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and no stated award floor. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. Although the eligibility field references nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the "not a request for applications" language makes clear that the announcement is informational and tied to continuation of an existing agreement rather than a new competition.
The reason NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award is also spelled out: the agency is continuing a one-year agreement for four additional years, and the original agreement was awarded through full and open competition. In other words, this posting documents a continuation or extension decision rather than initiating a new competitive selection process.
For records, the notice shows a posted and created date of July 31, 2015, an original and current closing date of August 9, 2015, and an archive date of September 8, 2015. A contact is provided for access issues related to the announcement: Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, at 402-661-1658 or noelmiller@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that we can apply for right now?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not an open call for proposals at the time it was posted and is presented as an informational notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
If it is not accepting applications, what is the notice for?
The notice documents the National Park Service (NPS) intent to continue an existing partnership arrangement under a cooperative agreement, rather than solicit new competitive applications.
What type of federal award is described?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Environment and Natural Resources activity area.
Why is it a cooperative agreement instead of a traditional grant?
The notice indicates that NPS will have substantial involvement in the project. NPS collaborates closely with the recipient to design and resource projects, provides training support, and helps ensure work assignments deliver leadership and developmental experiences. This level of federal participation is a key feature of a cooperative agreement.
Which parks or park network does the work focus on?
The work is tied to Heartland Network national parks.
What is the main purpose of the agreement?
The agreement is intended to create structured opportunities for young adults to work in national parks while gaining practical exposure to conservation and natural resource management careers, alongside completing hands-on conservation work.
What kinds of projects and resource work are included?
The projects focus on vegetation management and ecological restoration. A major resource emphasis is on invasive plant control (including species considered a public nuisance or designated as noxious weeds under state or federal law) and restoration of plant communities.
What restoration methods are mentioned in the notice?
Methods specifically referenced include prescribed fire, vegetation removal, and replanting.
Who are the participants, and how many are expected?
The project plan describes working with 18 youth participants, generally ages 18 to 26.
What kinds of training do participants receive?
Participants receive training in outdoor conservation work and extensive training in the safe and effective operation of outdoor tools in demanding field environments. They also receive transferable employment skills training such as teamwork, communication, and job readiness.
Does the program include mentorship or career exploration?
Yes. NPS staff serve as coaches and mentors, helping participants understand potential career pathways within NPS and other conservation or natural resource organizations. The program is framed as both a conservation effort and an early career exploration/career pipeline experience.
What kinds of non-technical outcomes are emphasized for participants?
The notice emphasizes challenging field conditions intended to build personal growth and leadership skills, along with practical exposure to how parks make and carry out real management decisions.
What is the recipient organization expected to do?
The recipient is expected to recruit, identify, and select youth who are a good fit for the program; provide extensive field and tool-safety training; and track individual and team progress to ensure participant development goals are met over the term of service.
What is NPS expected to do under this agreement?
NPS collaborates with the recipient to design and resource projects, provides training support, and helps ensure work assignments provide the leadership and developmental experiences the program is intended to deliver.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS-NOIP15AC00013.
Which CFDA program is associated with this cooperative agreement?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
How much funding is described?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000, and there is no stated award floor.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
Who is listed as eligible?
The eligibility field references nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also states it is not a request for applications and is tied to continuation of an existing agreement rather than a new competition.
Why did NPS not solicit full and open competition for this award?
NPS states it is continuing a one-year agreement for four additional years, and the original agreement was awarded through full and open competition. This posting documents a continuation/extension decision rather than a new competitive selection.
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
The notice shows a posted/created date of July 31, 2015; an original and current closing date of August 9, 2015; and an archive date of September 8, 2015.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
The notice lists Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, as the contact for access issues, at 402-661-1658 or noelmiller@nps.gov.
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