Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00312
Apply for P14AS00312
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide for the operation of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC)." 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 Aug 29, 2014 and posted on Aug 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with MRCA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $198,300.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $198,300.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00312) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing operation of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC) at Franklin Canyon Park. The work is to be carried out by MRCA, which will be responsible for running the outdoor education and interpretation functions tied to the site. The core purpose is to keep WODOC programs and associated public-facing facilities active, staffed, and maintained, while delivering environmental education and interpretive services to students and the general public.
Under the project scope, MRCA will provide educational programming for school groups, deliver interpretive programs for park visitors, and recruit, train, and support volunteers who help implement these activities. A key facility covered by the project is the Sooky Goldman Nature Center, which MRCA will operate as part of the public service infrastructure connected to WODOC. In addition to program delivery, MRCA will maintain trails and park areas within Franklin Canyon Park that are used by the docent-led programs, ensuring these spaces remain suitable and safe for educational and interpretive use.
MRCA is expected to provide all necessary staffing, supervision, training, and administrative support required to operate both the programs and the facilities. The opportunity also emphasizes how volunteers and docents fit into the partnership model: docents and other non-salaried personnel will remain classified as NPS Volunteers In Park, meaning they represent both NPS and MRCA while performing their roles. Training and interpretive content will be developed and implemented by a combination of program staff and volunteers, reflecting an operational approach that blends professional oversight with structured volunteer participation.
From an award and eligibility standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, categorized under Natural Resources and associated with CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The announcement lists an expected single award, with estimated total funding of $198,300, an award ceiling of $198,300, and an award floor of $98,000. No cost share or matching requirement is indicated. Eligible applicants are listed as state governments, though this specific posting is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award" and not a competitive solicitation.
Importantly, the posting makes clear that it is not requesting applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS will fund the described project under an existing cooperative agreement with MRCA. The posting date is August 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 12, 2014, and an archive date of September 30, 2014. For reference or access issues, the listed contact is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Specialist, at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov, and an additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00312.
2) Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
3) What type of award is described in this posting?
The posting describes a cooperative agreement.
4) Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award" and states that it is not requesting applications.
5) Who is the intended project partner/operator for the work under this notice?
The work is to be carried out by MRCA, which is responsible for operating the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC) functions described in the scope.
6) What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support the ongoing operation of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC) at Franklin Canyon Park by keeping programs and associated public-facing facilities active, staffed, and maintained while delivering environmental education and interpretive services to students and the general public.
7) Where will the funded activities take place?
The activities are tied to the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC) at Franklin Canyon Park.
8) What programs or services will MRCA provide under the project scope?
MRCA will provide educational programming for school groups, deliver interpretive programs for park visitors, and recruit, train, and support volunteers who help implement these activities.
9) What facilities are included in the scope of work?
A key facility covered by the project is the Sooky Goldman Nature Center, which MRCA will operate as part of the public service infrastructure connected to WODOC.
10) Are maintenance activities included, or is this only for programming?
Maintenance activities are included. MRCA will maintain trails and park areas within Franklin Canyon Park that are used by docent-led programs to help ensure these spaces remain suitable and safe for educational and interpretive use.
11) Who is responsible for staffing and administration under this project?
MRCA is expected to provide all necessary staffing, supervision, training, and administrative support required to operate both the programs and the facilities described in the posting.
12) How do volunteers and docents fit into the project model?
The opportunity emphasizes structured volunteer participation alongside professional oversight. Volunteers and docents help implement activities, and training and interpretive content are developed and implemented by a combination of program staff and volunteers.
13) How are docents and other non-salaried personnel classified while performing their roles?
Docents and other non-salaried personnel remain classified as NPS Volunteers In Park, meaning they represent both NPS and MRCA while performing their roles.
14) What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $198,300, and the award ceiling is $198,300.
15) Is there a minimum award amount stated?
Yes. The award floor is listed as $98,000.
16) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The announcement lists an expected single award.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost share or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
18) How is this opportunity categorized (program area/assistance listing)?
It is categorized under Natural Resources and associated with CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
19) Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as state governments. However, the posting also states it is a Notice of Intent to Award and is not requesting applications.
20) If it is not requesting applications, what is the purpose of the posting?
It serves as public notice that NPS will fund the described project under an existing cooperative agreement with MRCA.
21) What are the key dates associated with the notice?
The posting date is August 29, 2014. The original and current closing date is September 12, 2014. The archive date is September 30, 2014.
22) Where can someone go for additional information or to view the notice?
An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov (as referenced in the posting).
23) Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Specialist. Phone: 805-370-2321. Email: kristinabliss@nps.gov.
24) What are the main public-facing outcomes supported by this award?
Based on the scope described, the supported outcomes include ongoing environmental education for school groups, interpretive programs for park visitors, continued operation of the Sooky Goldman Nature Center, volunteer/docent engagement, and maintained trails and park areas used for docent-led programs.
25) Does the notice specify how interpretive and educational content will be developed and delivered?
Yes. Training and interpretive content will be developed and implemented by a combination of program staff and volunteers, reflecting an approach that blends professional oversight with structured volunteer participation.
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