Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS WASO P12AC11193
Apply for NPS WASO P12AC11193
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paddle Nation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2012 and posted on Aug 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2012 This is a notice of intent to award a new task agreement with The Outdoor Nation. NO PROPOSALS OR APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSTING. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,000.00 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.
- This is a notice of intent to award to 1 recipient, The Outdoor Foundation. NO PROPOSALS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.
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Opportunity Summary:
Paddle Nation (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS WASO P12AC11193) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement tied to CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The project, labeled Paddle Nation 2012, is meant to build on pilot efforts first launched in 2011 and to scale them up in fall 2012. The core idea is to support youth-led, practical solutions that help communities reconnect with local waterways, including rivers, river corridors, and designated water trails. The work is framed as an environment-focused initiative that blends conservation goals with outdoor recreation and community access, using paddling as the organizing theme.
The planned partner for implementation is The Outdoor Foundation, working through its Outdoor Nation platform, with additional support referenced from the Paddle Advisory Council alongside the National Park Service. The emphasis on "youth generated effective, innovative solutions" signals that young people are expected to play a meaningful role in identifying needs and designing activities or strategies that improve awareness, engagement, stewardship, and use of local water resources. In practice, that can include programming that increases safe access to paddling, strengthens connections between community members and nearby water trails, and encourages conservation-minded use of these natural and recreational assets.
From an administrative standpoint, this posting is not a standard open competition. It is explicitly a notice of intent to award a new task agreement, and it repeatedly states that no proposals or applications are being accepted. The eligibility language confirms that the intent is to award to one recipient, The Outdoor Foundation, even though the general eligible applicant category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. In other words, it reads like a formal public notice required for transparency, rather than an invitation for other organizations to apply.
Funding is modest and targeted: the estimated total funding is $23,000, with an award ceiling of $23,000 and an award floor of $0, and the expected number of awards is one. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity was posted and created on August 15, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2012, and it was archived on September 24, 2012. For access issues or questions about the announcement record, the listed point of contact is David Gebhardt, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service (303-969-2346, davidgebhardt@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Paddle Nation (NPS WASO P12AC11193)
What is Paddle Nation (Paddle Nation 2012)?
Paddle Nation 2012 is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement project designed to expand on pilot efforts that started in 2011 and scale them up in fall 2012. The project focuses on youth-led, practical solutions that help communities reconnect with local waterways, including rivers, river corridors, and designated water trails, using paddling as the organizing theme.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS WASO P12AC11193.
Which federal program is this tied to (CFDA number and title)?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Who is the federal agency behind this funding?
The federal agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open competitive grant where organizations can apply?
No. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award a new task agreement, and it repeatedly states that no proposals or applications are being accepted.
Why does the listing mention eligibility if applications are not being accepted?
Even though the general eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, the notice clarifies that it is intended as a public transparency notice rather than an invitation for other organizations to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the intent to make one award to The Outdoor Foundation.
How will the project be implemented, and through what platform?
The planned implementation partner is The Outdoor Foundation, working through its Outdoor Nation platform. The notice also references support from the Paddle Advisory Council alongside the National Park Service.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to support youth-generated, effective, innovative solutions that increase awareness, engagement, stewardship, and use of local water resources, while blending conservation goals with outdoor recreation and community access.
What types of waterways are included in the project focus?
The project focuses on local waterways such as rivers, river corridors, and designated water trails.
What does "youth-led" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, young people are expected to play a meaningful role in identifying community needs and designing activities or strategies that improve how communities connect with and care for local waterways.
What kinds of activities or outcomes does the opportunity suggest?
The description points to programming that increases safe access to paddling, strengthens connections between community members and nearby water trails, and encourages conservation-minded use of natural and recreational water assets.
Is the project framed as conservation, recreation, or both?
Both. It is framed as an environment-focused initiative that blends conservation goals with outdoor recreation and community access, with paddling as the central theme.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $23,000. The award ceiling is $23,000, and the award floor is $0.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
It is described as a National Park Service cooperative agreement tied to a new task agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 15, 2012.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 25, 2012.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on September 24, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement record?
The listed point of contact is David Gebhardt, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-969-2346. Email: davidgebhardt@nps.gov.
Does this listing indicate any way to submit an application?
No. The notice states that no proposals or applications are being accepted.
What makes this announcement different from a typical grant posting?
Instead of soliciting applications, it serves as a notice of intent to award to a specific partner (The Outdoor Foundation). It reads like a formal public notice posted for transparency rather than a competitive funding opportunity.
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