Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC00323
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- The DOI-NPS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Fund: Youth Wetlands Restoration Crew - INDU" 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 26, 2016 and posted on May 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- 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 (U.S. Department of the Interior) issued a Notice of Intent to Fund, titled "Youth Wetlands Restoration Crew - INDU" (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP16AC00323), connected to work at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. This notice is explicitly not a request for proposals and not a competitive solicitation. Instead, it signals the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award without competition, meaning the NPS already anticipates selecting a recipient rather than opening the project up to multiple applicants.
The project is rooted in the historical loss of wetlands in northwest Indiana. During the mid-20th century, large-scale actions were taken to remove wetlands from dune and nearshore landscapes, including areas that are now part of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. As a result, thousands of acres of wetland habitat were eliminated across the region. The NPS frames the restoration need in terms of wetlands providing essential ecosystem services, including water purification, flood control, and habitat that supports rare plants, waterfowl, and other wildlife. The overall goal is to restore portions of historic wetland within park lands to recover these ecological functions and improve long-term habitat health.
Planned work under the project focuses on restoring and enhancing about 300 acres. The core ecological objectives are twofold: first, the eradication or control of invasive species that degrade wetland and adjacent habitats; and second, the re-establishment of native plant communities, described as "native plant assemblages," to bring the site closer to its historical or desired ecological condition. The structure as a cooperative agreement indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation, such as coordination on planning, field priorities, and oversight of restoration actions.
A central feature of the effort is a youth crew that will carry out hands-on habitat management tasks associated with wetland restoration. The youth team activities are described in practical, field-oriented terms and include plant propagation (growing native plants for outplanting), installation of plants on-site, seed collection to support native revegetation, and general site preparation work needed before or during restoration. Site preparation is expected to involve invasive plant removal and control methods, including herbicide applications, as well as mechanical and manual vegetation management using common conservation field tools and equipment. The notice lists example tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters, all of which point to on-the-ground removal of undesirable plants and preparation of planting areas.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary funding action and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.931. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The anticipated award information reflects an award ceiling of $40,000 with one expected award. The notice was created and posted on May 26, 2016, with a closing date of June 3, 2016, reinforcing that this is a narrow, time-bound notification tied to a predetermined non-competitive funding path rather than an open call for new proposals.
In practical terms, the notice communicates that the NPS intends to fund a single nonprofit partner to support a youth conservation crew working on wetland restoration at Indiana Dunes. The funded work centers on invasive species management and rebuilding native plant communities across a sizable restoration footprint, using a mix of propagation, seeding, planting, and site preparation techniques to move the landscape toward healthier wetland conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Intent to Fund is titled "Youth Wetlands Restoration Crew - INDU."
Who is the issuing agency?
The opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP16AC00323.
Where will the work take place?
The work is connected to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, within park lands.
Is this a request for proposals (RFP) or an open competitive grant?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals and not a competitive solicitation.
What does a "Notice of Intent to Fund" mean in this case?
It signals that NPS intends to make a single cooperative agreement award without competition, meaning the agency already anticipates selecting one recipient rather than inviting multiple applicants through an open competition.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
NPS anticipates one award.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $40,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates there is an expectation of substantial federal involvement during implementation, such as coordination on planning, field priorities, and oversight of restoration actions.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.931.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice categorizes the opportunity as a discretionary funding action.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The notice specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall goal is to restore portions of historic wetland within park lands to recover ecological functions and improve long-term habitat health.
Why is wetland restoration needed at Indiana Dunes?
The notice explains that wetlands in northwest Indiana were heavily reduced in the mid-20th century due to large-scale removal from dune and nearshore landscapes, including areas now within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, eliminating thousands of acres of wetland habitat across the region.
What ecosystem services does NPS highlight as benefits of wetlands?
NPS highlights water purification, flood control, and habitat support for rare plants, waterfowl, and other wildlife.
How large is the planned restoration and enhancement area?
The planned work focuses on restoring and enhancing about 300 acres.
What are the core ecological objectives of the planned work?
The notice lists two core ecological objectives: (1) eradication or control of invasive species that degrade wetland and adjacent habitats, and (2) re-establishment of native plant communities ("native plant assemblages") to move conditions toward a historical or desired ecological state.
What role does a youth crew play in the project?
A central feature is a youth crew carrying out hands-on habitat management tasks associated with wetland restoration.
What kinds of tasks will the youth crew perform?
Tasks described in the notice include plant propagation, installation of plants on-site, seed collection to support native revegetation, and general site preparation work before or during restoration.
What does "site preparation" include for this project?
Site preparation is expected to include invasive plant removal and control methods, including herbicide applications, as well as mechanical and manual vegetation management.
Will herbicides be used as part of the restoration work?
Yes. The notice specifically mentions herbicide applications as part of invasive plant removal and control methods.
What tools and equipment are mentioned for field work?
The notice lists example tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters.
What is the intended outcome of restoring native plant communities?
The intent is to rebuild native plant assemblages so the site more closely matches its historical or desired ecological condition and supports healthier wetland habitat functions.
When was the notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on May 26, 2016.
What is the closing date listed in the notice?
The closing date is June 3, 2016.
Does the timeline suggest an open application period?
The notice describes a narrow, time-bound notification tied to a predetermined non-competitive funding path, rather than an open call for new proposals.
In simple terms, what is NPS intending to fund?
NPS intends to fund a single nonprofit partner to support a youth conservation crew conducting wetland restoration work at Indiana Dunes, focused on invasive species management and rebuilding native plant communities through propagation, seeding, planting, and site preparation.
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