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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Advanced Jr. Ranger Camp Interns and Publication" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2015 and posted on Aug 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 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 $14,950.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- NONCOMPETITIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Advanced Jr. Ranger Camp Interns and Publication" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00343). This notice was issued for work connected to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, building on prior efforts where the parks hosted week-long, day-camp style programs for local children entering 3rd or 4th grade. The core purpose is to support youth programming for communities near these parks, with an emphasis on meaningful outdoor learning and engagement that is accessible to local families.
The opportunity focuses on delivering Advanced Junior Ranger camps that provide affordable educational and recreational experiences for children and their families. The camps are designed to attract a diverse mix of participants and to keep kids active through outdoor, physically engaging activities, aligning with broader child health goals. A distinguishing feature of the "Advanced" Junior Ranger approach is the emphasis on creative writing and artistic expression, including journaling, sketching, and painting. By guiding kids to document and interpret what they see and feel in the park, the program aims to help participants develop new ways of expressing park experiences and to capture perspectives that are often different from adult or traditional interpretive viewpoints.
Another stated outcome of the camp model is social and civic connection. Over the course of the week, participants are expected to form close relationships with one another and with park rangers, strengthening ties to the national parks as places that belong to their community and that they can understand and care about. In practice, this kind of programming supports youth stewardship, builds comfort and familiarity with public lands, and helps the parks connect directly with local families in a positive, service-oriented setting.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on August 25, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 2, 2015, and an archive date of September 3, 2015. The estimated total funding amount was $14,950, with one expected award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service during project implementation (for example, coordination on program content, logistics, or deliverables). The activity category is listed under Natural Resources, with a CFDA listing of 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The notice is explicitly identified as a noncompetitive "notice of intent to award," meaning it was not a standard open competition and eligibility is indicated broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement materials.
For access to the full posting, the notice points to Grants.gov, and provides a contact for assistance: Todd Wilson at ToddWilson@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Advanced Jr. Ranger Camp Interns and Publication."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00343.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the National Park Service (NPS).
Which park units are connected to the work described in the notice?
The notice states the work is connected to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the National Park Service during project implementation, such as coordination on program content, logistics, or deliverables.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly identified as a noncompetitive "notice of intent to award," meaning it was not a standard open competition.
What is the purpose of the project described in this notice?
The core purpose is to support youth programming for communities near the two parks, emphasizing meaningful outdoor learning and engagement that is accessible to local families.
What kind of programs are being supported?
The opportunity focuses on delivering Advanced Junior Ranger camps, described as week-long, day-camp style programs.
Who are the camps intended for?
The camps build on prior efforts that served local children entering 3rd or 4th grade.
Are the camps intended to be affordable for families?
Yes. The camps are described as providing affordable educational and recreational experiences for children and their families.
What outcomes are the camps designed to promote for kids?
The notice emphasizes outdoor, physically engaging activities to help keep kids active, aligning the programming with broader child health goals.
Does the program aim to reach diverse participants?
Yes. The camps are designed to attract a diverse mix of participants.
What makes the "Advanced" Junior Ranger approach different?
A distinguishing feature described in the notice is an emphasis on creative writing and artistic expression, including journaling, sketching, and painting.
How does creative expression fit into the camp experience?
Participants are guided to document and interpret what they see and feel in the park. The stated intent is to help kids develop new ways of expressing park experiences and to capture perspectives that may differ from adult or traditional interpretive viewpoints.
Does the camp model include social or community goals?
Yes. Another stated outcome is building social and civic connection. Over the week, participants are expected to form close relationships with one another and with park rangers, strengthening ties to the national parks as community places.
How does this programming support stewardship of public lands?
The notice describes that this kind of programming supports youth stewardship, builds comfort and familiarity with public lands, and helps the parks connect directly with local families in a positive, service-oriented setting.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).
How much funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $14,950.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 25, 2015.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed is September 2, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed is September 3, 2015.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is indicated broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement materials.
Where can the full posting be found?
The notice points to Grants.gov for access to the full posting.
Who can be contacted for assistance or questions?
The notice provides a contact for assistance: Todd Wilson at ToddWilson@nps.gov.
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