Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRANOI9923090009
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- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT DOI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT IN SEVEN (7) ALASKA PARKS" 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 Sep 3, 2009 and posted on Aug 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $166,038.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "RECOVERY ACT DOI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT IN SEVEN (7) ALASKA PARKS," is a National Park Service (NPS) project funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The core purpose is to support invasive plant management efforts across seven NPS units in Alaska by pairing youth corps personnel with park staff to carry out on-the-ground resource management work. The parks included are Denali, Glacier Bay, Kenai Fjords, Klondike Gold Rush, Sitka, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Yukon-Charley. The work is framed as both a conservation action and a workforce development effort, giving youth participants practical experience while helping parks address invasive species threats.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active partnership between the federal agency and the award recipient, rather than a simple pass-through grant. The opportunity is categorized under "Recovery Act" activities and is tied to CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations." There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to meet a match.
The announcement is explicitly labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD," signaling that the agency already intends to make a single award using streamlined competition procedures authorized for youth projects under ARRA. In other words, this is not a broad, open competition in the usual sense; it is a focused award approach consistent with Recovery Act youth project authorities. The expected number of awards is one, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as exactly $166,038, which strongly suggests a fixed project budget for a specific scope of work rather than a range of possible funding amounts.
Eligibility is limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations, with the listing indicating "Others" in the general field but clarifying in the eligibility text that youth corps-type entities are the intended applicants. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is specifically referenced as being well-suited to the project because it can provide interns who learn directly from resource management professionals while gaining tangible technical skills and field experience. The description emphasizes that SCA's capacity and technical capabilities align well with what the project requires, which is consistent with the notice-of-intent-to-award format and the streamlined ARRA youth project procedures.
From an operational standpoint, the project would involve youth corps participants working alongside NPS personnel on invasive plant management tasks. While the announcement does not list specific activities, invasive plant management in national parks commonly includes field surveys and mapping of infestations, early detection and rapid response, manual or mechanical removal, assistance with treatment planning, prevention and best practices to reduce spread (such as equipment cleaning protocols), data collection and reporting, and occasionally restoration support in treated areas. Because the parks named span a wide range of ecosystems and logistical contexts in Alaska, the project likely supports both field-based labor and coordination support needed to implement invasive species priorities in remote, high-value conservation landscapes.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was posted on August 24, 2009, created on September 3, 2009, and closed on September 4, 2009, with an archive date of October 4, 2009. The very short application window is another indicator that this was designed as a streamlined, targeted award rather than an extended competitive solicitation. The funding opportunity number is NPS ARRANOI9923090009.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically at the time, the contact listed is Joy Kucinski, Supervisory Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 907-644-3301, with reference to the NPS intranet as well. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an ARRA-funded, single-award cooperative agreement intended to quickly deploy youth corps capacity in support of invasive plant management across seven Alaska national park units, while simultaneously providing structured conservation internship and workforce development experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT DOI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT IN SEVEN (7) ALASKA PARKS."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support invasive plant management across seven National Park Service units in Alaska by pairing youth corps personnel with NPS park staff to carry out on-the-ground resource management work. It is framed as both a conservation effort and a workforce development opportunity for youth participants.
Which Alaska parks are included?
The project covers seven NPS units in Alaska: Denali, Glacier Bay, Kenai Fjords, Klondike Gold Rush, Sitka, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Yukon-Charley.
How is this opportunity funded?
The project is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as a "Recovery Act" activity.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active partnership between NPS and the recipient rather than a simple pass-through grant.
Is this a competitive grant open to many applicants?
The announcement is labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD," which signals that the agency already intends to make a single award using streamlined competition procedures authorized for youth projects under ARRA. It is not described as a broad, open competition.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $166,038, indicating a fixed budget amount for a specific scope of work.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected recipient is not required to provide additional non-federal match funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations. While the general field lists "Others," the eligibility text clarifies that youth corps-type entities are the intended applicants.
Is any specific organization mentioned as particularly suited to the project?
Yes. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is specifically referenced as being well-suited because it can provide interns who learn directly from resource management professionals while gaining technical skills and field experience. This aligns with the notice-of-intent-to-award format described.
What kinds of activities would the project support?
The announcement does not list specific tasks. However, invasive plant management work in national parks commonly includes field surveys and mapping of infestations, early detection and rapid response, manual or mechanical removal, assistance with treatment planning, prevention measures to reduce spread (such as equipment cleaning protocols), data collection and reporting, and sometimes restoration support in treated areas.
How will youth corps participants be involved?
Youth corps participants are expected to work alongside NPS personnel to conduct invasive plant management tasks. The work is designed to provide practical, structured experience while supporting park invasive species priorities.
Why does the opportunity emphasize workforce development?
The project is described as both conservation action and workforce development, giving youth participants real-world experience and technical skill-building while helping parks address invasive species threats.
Why is the application window so short?
The opportunity was posted August 24, 2009 and closed September 4, 2009 (with additional metadata showing creation on September 3, 2009). The short window is presented as consistent with a streamlined, targeted award approach under ARRA youth project authorities rather than an extended competitive solicitation.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posted: August 24, 2009. Created: September 3, 2009. Closed: September 4, 2009. Archive date: October 4, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS ARRANOI9923090009.
Who is the point of contact for questions (as listed in the announcement)?
The contact listed is Joy Kucinski, Supervisory Contract Specialist. Phone: 907-644-3301. The announcement also references the NPS intranet.
Does the information indicate whether the award amount can vary?
No. The ceiling and floor are both listed as $166,038, which indicates the amount is fixed for the intended scope of work.
Is the project focused on a single park or multiple park units?
It is explicitly multi-park, covering seven separate NPS units across Alaska.
What is the overall takeaway about the structure of this opportunity?
It is best understood as an ARRA-funded, single-award cooperative agreement designed to quickly deploy youth corps capacity in support of invasive plant management across seven Alaska national park units, while providing hands-on conservation internship and workforce development experiences.
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