Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00072
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- The National Park Service in the community development education natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Project Program Development Richmond CA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $49,940.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $49,940.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Project Program Development Richmond, CA" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00072), is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open solicitation. In other words, it is not asking the public to apply. The notice is meant to document that NPS plans to issue a non-competitive, single-source continuation award under its Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (CFDA 15.921). The anticipated award total is $49,940, with no cost share or matching requirement, and it is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning NPS expects to stay substantially involved in the work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The intended recipient is Groundwork Richmond CA (GW RCA), with Sarah Calderon listed as the principal investigator/program manager. This award is described as a continuation task agreement (Task Agreement P14AC00333) under an existing cooperative agreement (P14AC00266). The period of performance runs from the date of award through March 30, 2015. NPS cites the single-source justification criterion of "Continuation," stating that competing the work would negatively affect the continuity or completion of activities already underway. Statutory authority is referenced primarily through 16 USC 1(g), which supports NPS entering cooperative agreements to carry out NPS programs, and the Outdoor Recreation Act authority (16 U.S.C. 460.1-1(d)) allowing the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical assistance and cooperate with states, local governments, and nonprofit partners on outdoor recreation.
Programmatically, the work centers on improving quality of life in Richmond, California by transforming and reusing brownfields and other derelict sites for conservation, recreation, economic development, and broader community benefits. The notice defines brownfields as sites that are contaminated, or perceived to be contaminated, due to prior uses. The agreement focuses on planning, organizing, community engagement, training, stewardship, youth development, and organizational capacity building. A key limitation is that the funds cannot be used for construction of specific projects, so the emphasis is on program development and implementation activities short of capital construction.
The task agreement lays out three headline objectives. First, it aims to expand tree planting in Richmond by growing GW RCA's neighborhood tree planting program. This includes identifying and mapping planting locations, inspecting sites, recruiting partners and volunteers, and preparing outreach materials so residents can participate. It also includes updating a tree planting and stewardship training program for youth and community members, running at least one volunteer tree planting event, assessing what was achieved during 2014 with a written report and recommendations for 2015, and documenting activities through photos and video.
Second, it seeks to broaden community participation along the Richmond Greenway through a stewardship program aligned with a community-based "adopt-a-spot" model developed with the City of Richmond. Specific sites mentioned include locations at 42nd and Ohio and at Carlson Boulevard. Work under this objective includes developing and stewarding these sites during 2014, recruiting volunteers and partners, refreshing outreach materials, and engaging residents to plan improvements. GW RCA is expected to develop concept plans for each site, coordinate with the City to review those concepts, and then translate them into practical work plans for implementation. As with the tree program, documentation through photos and video is explicitly required.
Third, the agreement increases youth service-learning opportunities through the GW RCA Green Team, including projects on the Richmond Greenway, in nearby neighborhoods, and at local National Park Service sites. The required activities include convening meetings with city and community partners to identify new projects, coordinating with school officials to ensure projects align with academic curriculum, and working with lead youth-program partners responsible for academic components. GW RCA must produce an overview plan and calendar of 2014 service-learning activities, update outreach to recruit youth and partners, and update and compile curriculum materials with local schools so service projects connect to classroom learning. A notable component is coordination with Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park and other nearby NPS units to place Green Team members into preservation and conservation service-learning activities at one or more national park sites, again with documentation via photos and video.
Beyond the three main program areas, the task agreement invests in organizational capacity by requiring GW RCA to develop a two-year strategic plan for 2015-2016. This plan must be reviewed and approved by the GW RCA Board of Directors and Groundwork USA. The work includes reviewing the status of existing projects and operations, identifying upcoming needs and opportunities, and producing an updated plan that addresses operations, staffing, projects and programs, finances, governance, board recruitment, and long-term sustainability. The strategic plan must be submitted to Groundwork USA for review, and Groundwork USA is expected to inform NPS of the approval outcome.
The award also emphasizes leveraging and accountability. GW RCA is expected to leverage additional resources to support the effort, and to document all leveraged funding and support such as in-kind services, volunteer hours, donated materials, and equipment. GW RCA must maintain a photographic record and list of accomplishments across projects and submit quarterly narrative progress reports and required financial reports to NPS in line with agency requirements. This structure signals that the work is measured not only by on-the-ground activities (plantings, stewardship days, youth projects) but also by planning outputs, partnership development, reporting, and documented community engagement.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NPS outlines substantial involvement. NPS confirms the funds may be used for the same development purposes described above and commits to participating in the development of GW RCA and its community-focused projects. NPS also commits to providing ongoing technical assistance and direction, especially around conservation of natural resources, park and green space planning and care, trails and recreation amenities, organizational capacity building, and youth engagement. NPS further indicates it will help connect GW RCA with relevant NPS sites and programs, as well as with other partners such as EPA and the Groundwork USA network, so GW RCA can draw on broader expertise while completing the task agreement.
Key administrative details include an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $49,940 (award floor listed as $1), one expected award, eligibility limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and an original/current closing date of April 25, 2014 on Grants.gov. Even though a closing date appears, the notice repeatedly clarifies that this posting is not a request for applications; it is a public transparency step tied to NPS single-source award requirements. The listed NPS point of contact for the announcement is June Zastrow (JuneZastrow@nps.gov).
FAQs: Project Program Development Richmond, CA (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00072)
Is this an open grant competition that the public can apply for?
No. This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, not an open solicitation. It is not asking the public to submit applications.
Why is there a closing date shown if applications are not being accepted?
The notice includes an original/current closing date of April 25, 2014 on Grants.gov, but the announcement repeatedly clarifies it is not a request for applications. The posting functions as a transparency step tied to NPS single-source award requirements rather than a competitive application window.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is Groundwork Richmond CA (GW RCA). Sarah Calderon is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
What is the funding opportunity number and grant title?
The opportunity is titled "Project Program Development Richmond, CA" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00072.
Which NPS program is funding this work?
The notice describes the award as being under the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (CFDA 15.921).
What type of award is planned?
The planned instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This indicates NPS expects to remain substantially involved in the work, rather than only providing funds with minimal involvement.
Is this a new award or a continuation of prior work?
It is described as a non-competitive, single-source continuation award. The notice references a continuation task agreement (Task Agreement P14AC00333) under an existing cooperative agreement (P14AC00266).
What is the justification for a single-source (non-competitive) award?
NPS cites the single-source justification criterion of "Continuation," stating that competing the work would negatively affect the continuity or completion of activities already underway.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated award total (and award ceiling) is $49,940. The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also makes clear this is not an open call for applications.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through March 30, 2015.
Where is the work focused geographically?
The work centers on Richmond, California, with specific emphasis on the Richmond Greenway and related neighborhood sites.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The work is framed around improving quality of life in Richmond, California by transforming and reusing brownfields and other derelict sites for conservation, recreation, economic development, and broader community benefits.
What does the notice mean by "brownfields"?
The notice defines brownfields as sites that are contaminated, or perceived to be contaminated, due to prior uses.
What kinds of activities will the grant support?
The agreement emphasizes planning, organizing, community engagement, training, stewardship, youth development, and organizational capacity building. The focus is on program development and implementation activities rather than capital construction.
Are construction or capital improvements allowed with these funds?
No. A key limitation in the notice is that funds cannot be used for construction of specific projects. The funded work is focused on program development and implementation short of construction.
What are the main objectives of the task agreement?
The task agreement lays out three headline objectives: (1) expanding tree planting in Richmond through GW RCA's neighborhood tree planting program, (2) broadening community participation along the Richmond Greenway through a stewardship "adopt-a-spot" model, and (3) increasing youth service-learning opportunities through the GW RCA Green Team, including work at local NPS sites.
What does the tree planting objective include?
It includes identifying and mapping planting locations, inspecting sites, recruiting partners and volunteers, and preparing outreach materials for resident participation. It also includes updating a tree planting and stewardship training program for youth and community members, running at least one volunteer tree planting event, assessing 2014 achievements in a written report with recommendations for 2015, and documenting activities through photos and video.
What does the Richmond Greenway stewardship objective include?
It includes developing and stewarding specific sites during 2014, recruiting volunteers and partners, refreshing outreach materials, and engaging residents to plan improvements. GW RCA is expected to develop concept plans for each site, coordinate with the City of Richmond to review those concepts, and translate them into practical work plans for implementation. The notice also requires documentation through photos and video.
Which Richmond Greenway locations are specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically mentions sites at 42nd and Ohio and at Carlson Boulevard.
What does the youth service-learning objective include?
It includes convening meetings with city and community partners to identify new projects, coordinating with school officials so projects align with academic curriculum, and working with lead youth-program partners responsible for academic components. GW RCA must produce an overview plan and calendar of 2014 service-learning activities, update outreach to recruit youth and partners, and update/compile curriculum materials with local schools to connect service projects to classroom learning.
Does the project include work at National Park Service sites?
Yes. The notice calls for coordination with Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park and other nearby NPS units to place Green Team members into preservation and conservation service-learning activities at one or more national park sites, with documentation via photos and video.
Is there a requirement for strategic planning or organizational development?
Yes. GW RCA is required to develop a two-year strategic plan for 2015-2016 as part of building organizational capacity.
Who must review and approve the strategic plan?
The strategic plan must be reviewed and approved by the GW RCA Board of Directors and Groundwork USA. The plan must be submitted to Groundwork USA for review, and Groundwork USA is expected to inform NPS of the approval outcome.
What topics must the 2015-2016 strategic plan cover?
The updated plan is expected to address operations, staffing, projects and programs, finances, governance, board recruitment, and long-term sustainability, informed by a review of existing projects and operations and identification of upcoming needs and opportunities.
Are there expectations to leverage additional resources beyond the federal award?
Yes. GW RCA is expected to leverage additional resources and to document leveraged funding and support, including in-kind services, volunteer hours, donated materials, and equipment.
What reporting and documentation are required?
The notice calls for a photographic record and documentation of accomplishments across projects, quarterly narrative progress reports, and required financial reports submitted to NPS in line with agency requirements. Multiple objectives also explicitly require photos and video documentation.
How will NPS be involved during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NPS describes substantial involvement, including ongoing technical assistance and direction related to conservation of natural resources, park and green space planning and care, trails and recreation amenities, organizational capacity building, and youth engagement.
Will NPS help connect GW RCA to other partners or networks?
Yes. The notice indicates NPS will help connect GW RCA with relevant NPS sites and programs, and with other partners such as EPA and the Groundwork USA network, to support completion of the task agreement.
What legal authorities are referenced for NPS to make this type of award?
The notice references statutory authority including 16 USC 1(g), supporting NPS entering cooperative agreements to carry out NPS programs, and authority under the Outdoor Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460.1-1(d)) allowing the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical assistance and cooperate with states, local governments, and nonprofit partners on outdoor recreation.
Who is the NPS point of contact listed for the announcement?
The listed NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (JuneZastrow@nps.gov).
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