Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0094
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0094
- 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 2026.)
- 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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Opportunity Summary:
The Place Based Education Partnership at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0094) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement tied to a specific, already-selected partner. It is not an open call or solicitation for applications. Instead, it publicly documents that Woodstock Union High School (WUHS) has already entered into a cooperative agreement with NPS to carry out a set of education and stewardship activities connecting local students and teachers with park and community resources.
At its core, the project is designed to expand place-based learning across Woodstock Union Middle/High School by using the park and the surrounding community as an extension of the classroom, with an emphasis on stewardship themes. One major deliverable is teacher support: WUHS will support at least 14 WUMS/HS teachers in developing and implementing place-based curriculum and in guiding related student-driven learning projects over the project period (roughly September 2014 through December 2015). This means the work is not limited to one classroom or one subject, but is intended to build broader capacity among educators to integrate local environmental, historical, and community assets into day-to-day instruction.
A second focus area is building and sustaining agriculture- and forest-based courses and educational programs delivered through both the school and the park. The announcement specifies courses and workshops in areas such as horticulture, food systems, forestry, citizen science, and resource management (also spanning approximately September 2014 through December 2015). In practice, this positions the park as a living laboratory where students can learn hands-on skills and concepts tied to land use, conservation, and sustainable practices, while also helping the school strengthen offerings that align with local land stewardship traditions and NPS interpretive priorities.
The partnership also includes a youth workforce and mentorship component through summer service learning. WUHS will develop and implement internships and mentoring opportunities for local middle and high school students, including a 10-week internship for two high school students and a two-week, non-residential exploratory program for middle school students (noted as running from about December 2014 through September 2015). This element emphasizes practical experience, career exploration, and civic engagement by placing students in structured learning roles connected to park operations and community-based conservation work.
Operational support is another explicit deliverable, reflecting that the agreement is meant to sustain the infrastructure that makes experiential learning possible. WUHS will provide support for school-based greenhouses, gardens, compost systems, and outdoor classroom operations, while also supporting park forestry and sustainability operations (September 2014 through December 2015). This aspect recognizes that place-based education depends not just on lesson plans, but also on maintained sites, equipment, and ongoing coordination that allow students and staff to consistently participate in outdoor, applied learning.
Finally, the project includes a documentation and knowledge-sharing requirement. WUHS is tasked with documenting curriculum and lessons learned from program development and sharing those materials with other teachers, schools, and NPS sites (September 2014 through December 2015). The intent here is to make the results replicable beyond Woodstock by capturing what worked, what did not, and what resources can be reused or adapted by other educators and parks interested in similar partnerships.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, under CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $58,050, with both the award floor and ceiling set at $58,050, and it notes that cost sharing or matching is required. While the eligible applicant category is listed as independent school districts, the key eligibility note is that this announcement is informational because the awardee relationship is already established. The posting date was July 24, 2014, with an original/current closing date of July 29, 2014, and an archive date of July 30, 2014. The NPS contact listed for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist (phone 215-597-9153).
FAQs: Place Based Education Partnership at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (NPS 14 NERO 0094)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This notice is not an open call or solicitation for applications. It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement tied to a specific, already-selected partner.
Who is the already-selected partner/awardee?
Woodstock Union High School (WUHS) is the partner that has already entered into a cooperative agreement with NPS for this project.
What is the main purpose of the partnership?
The project is designed to expand place-based learning across Woodstock Union Middle/High School by using Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and the surrounding community as an extension of the classroom, with an emphasis on stewardship themes.
Where does the project take place?
The partnership is connected to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, and it also uses surrounding community resources as part of place-based learning.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement through the National Park Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0094.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $58,050.
Is the funding amount flexible (a range), or is it fixed?
It is listed as fixed: the award floor is $58,050 and the award ceiling is also $58,050.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement lists one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category is listed as independent school districts. However, the key eligibility note is that the announcement is informational because the awardee relationship is already established.
What are the major project deliverables described in the announcement?
The described deliverables include: (1) teacher support to expand place-based curriculum and student projects, (2) agriculture- and forest-based courses and educational programs delivered through the school and the park, (3) youth workforce and mentorship through summer service learning, (4) operational support for infrastructure that enables experiential learning, and (5) documentation and sharing of curriculum and lessons learned.
What teacher support is included, and how many teachers are involved?
WUHS will support at least 14 Woodstock Union Middle/High School teachers in developing and implementing place-based curriculum and guiding related student-driven learning projects over the project period.
Is the place-based learning limited to one subject or one classroom?
No. The teacher-support deliverable indicates an intent to build broader capacity among educators so local environmental, historical, and community assets can be integrated into day-to-day instruction across the school.
What kinds of courses and workshops are part of the agriculture and forestry focus?
The announcement specifies courses and workshops in areas such as horticulture, food systems, forestry, citizen science, and resource management.
How is the park used in the learning model?
The park is positioned as a living laboratory where students can learn hands-on skills and concepts tied to land use, conservation, and sustainable practices, while aligning with stewardship and NPS interpretive priorities.
What youth internship and mentoring opportunities are included?
The partnership includes internships and mentoring opportunities for local middle and high school students, including a 10-week internship for two high school students and a two-week, non-residential exploratory program for middle school students.
What is the timeframe for the youth workforce and mentorship component?
It is noted as running from about December 2014 through September 2015.
What operational or infrastructure support is part of the agreement?
WUHS will provide support for school-based greenhouses, gardens, compost systems, and outdoor classroom operations, while also supporting park forestry and sustainability operations.
What is the general project period mentioned in the announcement?
Several deliverables are described as spanning roughly September 2014 through December 2015 (teacher support, courses/workshops, operations support, and documentation/knowledge-sharing).
Is there a requirement to document and share results?
Yes. WUHS is tasked with documenting curriculum and lessons learned from program development and sharing those materials with other teachers, schools, and NPS sites.
Who is the intended audience for the shared materials?
The announcement indicates the materials are to be shared with other teachers, schools, and NPS sites.
Why does this announcement have posting and closing dates if it is not open for applications?
Based on the description provided, the posting functions as public documentation of a cooperative agreement with an already-established partner rather than a competitive solicitation, even though standard posting fields (dates) are still included.
What were the key dates listed for this announcement?
Posting date: July 24, 2014. Original/current closing date: July 29, 2014. Archive date: July 30, 2014.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The NPS contact listed for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, phone 215-597-9153.
If a school or organization wants a similar partnership, can they apply through this opportunity?
No. The information provided states this announcement is tied to a specific, already-selected partner and is not an open solicitation for applications.
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