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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT - GLRI93: Four Month Youth Team–Wetland Restoration – Indiana Dunes" 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 Aug 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $44,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "NOTICE OF INTENT - GLRI93: Four Month Youth Team - Wetland Restoration - Indiana Dunes," is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting a four-month youth conservation crew focused on wetland restoration work at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Indiana. It sits under the Department of the Interior and is connected to the broader 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) initiative, which is designed to put young people (and, more broadly, veterans) into hands-on conservation roles that both improve public lands and help participants build practical job skills, leadership experience, and a lasting connection to the outdoors.
At its core, the project blends environmental results with workforce development. The stated objective is to help build the next generation of conservation leaders by giving youth meaningful service opportunities that include outdoor skills and leadership training. The National Park Service frames this work as both an on-the-ground resource management effort and an educational experience: participants are not only completing restoration tasks, but also learning about wetlands as a vital ecosystem type. Wetlands are highlighted because they provide key environmental services that support overall ecosystem health, which gives the crew a concrete, real-world context for why restoration matters.
The on-site work is specifically focused on wetland restoration actions at Indiana Dunes. Youth participants are expected to take part in activities such as eradicating invasive species, installing native plants, propagating plants, and collecting seed. These are standard, practical restoration techniques that contribute to rebuilding native plant communities and improving habitat conditions, while also teaching participants transferable skills used in conservation and land management careers. Training and oversight are provided by NPS staff, indicating the crew will be guided through proper methods and safety considerations while learning agency restoration practices.
Eligibility is tightly defined. Rather than being an open competition for any organization, the intended recipient is within the Student Conservation Association (SCA) network under an existing CESU/Youth Master Agreement framework. The notice references a Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) that already authorizes the SCA to perform specific types of tasks with NPS, and this project is presented as one of those task-based efforts carried out under that established partnership structure. In practical terms, that means the opportunity is geared toward implementing the project through the SCA as the partner capable of recruiting and supporting the youth team.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project (consistent with NPS providing training and direction for the restoration work). The funding listing shows a total anticipated award ceiling of $44,000, with one expected award. The opportunity number is NOIP16AC00530, associated with CFDA 15.931. It was created on August 23, 2016, with an original closing date of August 31, 2016, reflecting a short turnaround typical of notices tied to pre-established partner agreements and time-sensitive seasonal field work.
Overall, this is a targeted NPS-funded youth corps project that uses wetland restoration at Indiana Dunes as the vehicle for two outcomes at once: tangible ecological improvement through invasive removal and native plant restoration, and structured early-career development for youth participants through hands-on conservation service and mentorship by park staff.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT - GLRI93: Four Month Youth Team - Wetland Restoration - Indiana Dunes."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project implementation (such as providing training, direction, and oversight).
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the purpose of this project?
The project is designed to support a four-month youth conservation crew completing wetland restoration work at Indiana Dunes, while also building the next generation of conservation leaders through hands-on service, outdoor skills development, and leadership training.
How does this project connect to the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC)?
This effort is connected to the broader 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) initiative, which focuses on placing young people (and more broadly, veterans) into hands-on conservation roles that improve public lands and help participants build practical job skills, leadership experience, and a connection to the outdoors.
Where will the work take place?
The on-site work will take place at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Indiana.
How long is the youth team expected to operate?
The project supports a four-month youth team.
What kinds of restoration activities are included?
Youth participants are expected to work on wetland restoration activities such as eradicating invasive species, installing native plants, propagating plants, and collecting seed.
Why are wetlands a focus of this project?
Wetlands are highlighted as a vital ecosystem type because they provide key environmental services that support overall ecosystem health. The restoration work also gives participants a practical, real-world context for understanding why conservation actions matter.
Who will provide training and oversight for the youth crew?
Training and oversight are provided by National Park Service staff, indicating the crew will be guided in proper restoration methods and safety considerations while learning agency practices.
Is this opportunity open to any organization to apply?
No. Eligibility is tightly defined, and the intended recipient is within the Student Conservation Association (SCA) network under an existing CESU/Youth Master Agreement framework.
What partnership structure is referenced in the notice?
The notice references a Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) that authorizes the Student Conservation Association to perform specific types of tasks with the National Park Service. This project is presented as one of those task-based efforts under that established partnership structure.
What is the total anticipated funding amount for this award?
The listing shows an anticipated award ceiling of $44,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
One award is expected.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is NOIP16AC00530.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 23, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 31, 2016.
Why does the timeline appear short?
The short turnaround is described as typical of notices tied to pre-established partner agreements and time-sensitive seasonal field work.
What are the main outcomes NPS is aiming for through this project?
The project aims to produce two outcomes at once: tangible ecological improvements through invasive removal and native plant restoration, and structured early-career development for youth participants through hands-on conservation service and mentorship by park staff.
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