Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0094

The Place Based Education Partnership at March Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT, is a collaboration between Woodstock Union High School (WUHS) and the National Park Service (NPS). This initiative is focused on enhancing educational experiences by integrating local park and community resources into the curriculum.

The key components of this partnership include:

1. Supporting at least 14 teachers from WUMS/HS in creating and implementing place-based curricula that engage students with themes of stewardship through their connection to the park and community. 2. Developing agriculture and forestry-related courses and programs for both the school and the park, covering topics like horticulture, food systems, and resource management.

3. Establishing summer internships and mentoring programs for local middle and high school students, which include a 10-week internship for high schoolers and a two-week exploratory program for younger students.

4. Offering operational support for school greenhouses, gardens, composting initiatives, and outdoor classrooms, as well as park sustainability efforts.

5. Documenting and sharing the curriculum and insights gained from this partnership with other educators and NPS sites for broader impact.

This partnership is designed to run from September 2014 to December 2015, aiming to enrich student learning and community engagement through practical experiences.

  • The 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 "Place Based Education Partnership, at March Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2014 and posted on Jul 24, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2014 This is NOT a soliciation for applications. This is an announcement that the Woodstock Union High School has already entered into a cooperative agreement with NPS for their work on Place Based Education Partnership, at March Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. Specifically, WUHS will 1. Support a minimum of 14 WUMS/HS teachers in developing and implementing place based curriculum that connects students to park and community resources and associated themes of stewardship, and assist with similarly related student directed learning projects (09/2014 12/2015). 2. Develop and support agriculture and forest based courses and educational programs at both the school and park, including courses and workshops in horticulture, food systems, forestry, citizen science, and resource management (09/2014 12/2015). 3. Develop and implement summer service learning internships and mentoring opportunities for local middle and high school youth, including a 10 week internship for two high school students and a two week non residential exploratory program for middle school students (12/2014 09/2015). 4. Provide operational support for school greenhouses, gardens, compost, and outdoor classroom operations, and park forestry and sustainability operations (09/2014 12/2015). 5. Document and share curriculum and lessons learned from program development with other interested teachers, schools, and NPS sites (09/2014 12/2015).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $58,050.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $58,050.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts.
  • This is NOT a soliciation for applications. This is an announcement that the Woodstock Union High School has already entered into a cooperative agreement with NPS for their work on Place Based Education Partnership, at March Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. Specifically, WUHS will 1. Support a minimum of 14 WUMS/HS teachers in developing and implementing place based curriculum that connects students to park and community resources and associated themes of stewardship, and assist with similarly related student directed learning projects (09/2014 12/2015). 2. Develop and support agriculture and forest based courses and educational programs at both the school and park, including courses and workshops in horticulture, food systems, forestry, citizen science, and resource management (09/2014 12/2015). 3. Develop and implement summer service learning internships and mentoring opportunities for local middle and high school youth, including a 10 week internship for two high school students and a two week non residential exploratory program for middle school students (12/2014 09/2015). 4. Provide operational support for school greenhouses, gardens, compost, and outdoor classroom operations, and park forestry and sustainability operations (09/2014 12/2015). 5. Document and share curriculum and lessons learned from program development with other interested teachers, schools, and NPS sites (09/2014 12/2015).
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