Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00153
Apply for P13AS00153
- The National Park Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Lands Education Project" 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 14, 2013 and posted on Jul 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013 Applications are due August 15, 2013 at 500pm. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $135,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $135,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Lands Education Project (PLEP) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity designed to build a collaborative program that educates and engages underserved youth from both inner-city and rural communities in California's Coachella Valley. The core idea is to expand access to public lands experiences and connect young people from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds with hands-on learning that ties environmental stewardship to real career pathways in natural resources. Through structured educational programming and on-the-ground conservation work, the project aims to help participants see themselves as long-term caretakers of the nation's lands, waters, and cultural heritage.
PLEP focuses on immersive, practical activities rather than classroom-only instruction. Youth participants would work together on conservation issues, take part in trail building and other improvements that enhance recreational opportunities, and engage in restoration efforts connected to cultural and historic landmarks. A key component is learning from Native communities, which suggests the program is expected to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, cultural knowledge, and community-led learning where appropriate. Overall, the program is framed as a stewardship pipeline: exposing youth to conservation work, showing how public lands are managed, and highlighting career options in fields like environmental science, resource management, park operations, and related areas.
Funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to play an active partnership role rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with total estimated funding of $135,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $60,000 (award floor) and $135,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for nonprofit applicants and make it easier to direct resources toward youth programming, staffing, transportation, training, supplies, and field-based project costs.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding opportunity number is P13AS00153, and it is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The activity categories align with education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the program's dual emphasis on youth development and tangible conservation outcomes.
Key dates show the announcement was posted July 24, 2013, with applications due by August 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm, and the opportunity archived August 16, 2013. Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time. For technical or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer, at 415-623-2251 or lilettebaltodano@nps.gov.
Public Lands Education Project (PLEP) - FAQ
What is the Public Lands Education Project (PLEP)?
PLEP is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to build a collaborative program that educates and engages underserved youth from both inner-city and rural communities in California's Coachella Valley through public-lands experiences, hands-on learning, and conservation work.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to expand access to public lands experiences and connect youth from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds with practical environmental stewardship activities that also highlight real career pathways in natural resources and related fields.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The project is framed around underserved youth from inner-city and rural communities in California's Coachella Valley.
What types of activities does PLEP emphasize?
PLEP emphasizes immersive, practical activities rather than classroom-only instruction. Example activities mentioned include working on conservation issues, trail building and other improvements that enhance recreational opportunities, and restoration efforts connected to cultural and historic landmarks.
Is this a classroom-based education program?
No. The opportunity describes a focus on immersive and practical activities, specifically noting that the project emphasizes hands-on work rather than classroom-only instruction.
How does the project connect youth development to careers?
The program is described as a stewardship pipeline that exposes youth to conservation work, shows how public lands are managed, and highlights career options in fields such as environmental science, resource management, park operations, and related areas.
Does the program include cultural or Indigenous learning components?
Yes. A key component described is learning from Native communities, suggesting the program is expected to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, cultural knowledge, and community-led learning where appropriate.
What is meant by a "cooperative agreement" in this opportunity?
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to play an active partnership role in the project rather than issuing funds and remaining hands-off.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $135,000.
What is the expected award range?
Individual awards are expected to range from $60,000 (award floor) to $135,000 (award ceiling).
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges or universities eligible applicants?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P13AS00153.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What activity categories does this opportunity align with?
The activity categories align with education, environment, and natural resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by August 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2013.
Where were full details and the announcement available?
Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time of the opportunity.
Who is the listed contact for technical or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer. Phone: 415-623-2251. Email: lilettebaltodano@nps.gov.
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