Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRAWASO1818100011
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- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act PMIS #078850 National Park Service Youth Conservation at Marsh Billings Rockefeller" 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 Apr 14, 2010 and posted on Apr 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,821.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,821.00 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:
Recovery Act PMIS #078850, titled "National Park Service Youth Conservation at Marsh Billings Rockefeller," is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement notice issued under the Recovery Act funding category. The announcement is specifically not a request for applications; instead, it serves as public notice that NPS intends to make an award for a defined set of project activities. The funded work is centered at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, with the broader goal of protecting the Mount Tom Forest, recognized as one of the oldest planned and continuously managed forests in the United States.
The core objective of the task agreement is twofold: to advance urgent natural resource management work at the park and to provide structured, hands-on conservation experience for youth or early-career participants through internship positions. The project sets up a small conservation corps-style team made up of two 12-month Conservation Interns and up to six 3-month Conservation Interns. Their primary mission is invasive plant management along the park's carriage roads and trail corridors, areas that are especially vulnerable to the spread of invasive species due to regular human traffic and edge habitat conditions. While invasive plant eradication is the main emphasis, the work plan is broader and includes invasive species inventorying and monitoring, developing or refining treatment plans, restoring sites after removal efforts, and conducting outreach and education aimed at recruiting and organizing volunteers to expand treatment capacity.
The announcement clearly splits responsibilities between the recipient organization and the National Park Service, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure where both parties are actively involved. On the recipient side, the organization is responsible for recruiting, appointing, placing, and maintaining qualified Conservation Interns who meet the park's acceptance standards. The recipient must also cover key logistical and participant-support needs: arranging the least expensive round-trip transportation to bring interns to the site at the start of their assignments and return them home at the end, and handling local transportation needs in a cost-effective way. For interns living within commuting distance of Woodstock, Vermont, the recipient must reimburse commuting mileage, or alternatively provide a van for official government use to support intern transportation and work functions, choosing whichever option costs the government less. In addition, the recipient must provide subsistence and housing for interns during their service period, and provide either uniforms or a clothing allowance, including items like patches and name tags.
On the NPS side, the park commits to ensuring the interns have substantive, mission-relevant work that directly addresses critical invasive plant problems and supports long-term preservation of the Mount Tom Forest. NPS also provides orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, along with mentoring and day-to-day professional guidance for interns (noted as interns provided through SCA, indicating the Student Conservation Association as the partner framework). Training is a key element of NPS involvement as well: the park is responsible for ensuring interns are properly trained for all assigned activities, which typically would include safety protocols, tool use, plant identification, monitoring methods, and appropriate treatment techniques. Finally, NPS provides the equipment and tools needed to complete the project work, which is particularly important for field-based invasive plant management and restoration tasks.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement instrument type, with CFDA number 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations). The total estimated funding is $70,821, which is also listed as the award ceiling, and the opportunity anticipated a single award. Cost sharing or matching is required, indicating the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) in accordance with the agreement terms. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The notice was posted April 14, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2010, and an archive date of May 23, 2010, underscoring that it functioned as a time-bound public notice of intent rather than an open competition.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Heidi Sage, Contract Specialist (Contractor) with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-969-2755.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Recovery Act PMIS #078850?
Recovery Act PMIS #078850 is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement notice titled "National Park Service Youth Conservation at Marsh Billings Rockefeller." It is issued under the Recovery Act funding category and serves as a public notice that NPS intends to make an award for a defined set of project activities.
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice of NPS intent to make an award for a specific project scope rather than an open, competitive application opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. This structure indicates that both the recipient organization and NPS have active roles and responsibilities in carrying out the project.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Where will the project take place?
The work is centered at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, with a focus on protecting the Mount Tom Forest.
What is the broader purpose of the project?
The broader goal is to protect the Mount Tom Forest, described as one of the oldest planned and continuously managed forests in the United States, by addressing urgent natural resource management needs while providing hands-on conservation experience for youth or early-career participants.
What are the main project objectives?
The task agreement has two core objectives: (1) advancing urgent natural resource management work at the park, and (2) providing structured, hands-on conservation experience through internship positions.
What work will the interns primarily perform?
The primary mission is invasive plant management along the park's carriage roads and trail corridors, which are especially vulnerable to invasive species spread due to regular human traffic and edge habitat conditions.
Besides invasive plant eradication, what other activities are included in the work plan?
The work plan also includes invasive species inventorying and monitoring, developing or refining treatment plans, restoring sites after removal efforts, and outreach and education to recruit and organize volunteers to expand treatment capacity.
How is the internship team structured?
The project sets up a small conservation corps-style team consisting of two 12-month Conservation Interns and up to six 3-month Conservation Interns.
Who is responsible for recruiting and managing the Conservation Interns?
The recipient organization is responsible for recruiting, appointing, placing, and maintaining qualified Conservation Interns who meet the park's acceptance standards.
What transportation responsibilities does the recipient organization have?
The recipient must arrange the least expensive round-trip transportation to bring interns to the site at the start of their assignments and return them home at the end, and must handle local transportation needs in a cost-effective way.
How are commuting interns handled for local transportation?
For interns living within commuting distance of Woodstock, Vermont, the recipient must reimburse commuting mileage or provide a van for official government use to support intern transportation and work functions, using whichever option costs the government less.
What housing and subsistence support must the recipient provide?
The recipient must provide subsistence and housing for interns during their service period.
Are uniforms or work clothing included?
Yes. The recipient must provide either uniforms or a clothing allowance, including items such as patches and name tags.
What responsibilities does the National Park Service have under this cooperative agreement?
NPS commits to ensuring interns have substantive, mission-relevant work addressing invasive plant problems and supporting long-term preservation of the Mount Tom Forest. NPS also provides orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, as well as mentoring and day-to-day professional guidance.
What training will NPS provide for the interns?
NPS is responsible for ensuring interns are properly trained for all assigned activities. The notice indicates training would typically cover safety protocols, tool use, plant identification, monitoring methods, and appropriate treatment techniques.
Who provides the equipment and tools needed for the project?
NPS provides the equipment and tools needed to complete the project work, which is important for field-based invasive plant management and restoration tasks.
Does the notice mention a partner framework for the interns?
Yes. The notice references interns provided through SCA, indicating the Student Conservation Association as the partner framework noted in the announcement.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $70,821, which is also listed as the award ceiling.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) in accordance with the agreement terms.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on April 14, 2010. The original and current closing date was April 23, 2010. The archive date was May 23, 2010.
What do the listed dates suggest about the nature of the opportunity?
The dates underscore that it functioned as a time-bound public notice of intent rather than an open competition.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Heidi Sage, Contract Specialist (Contractor) with the National Park Service. Phone: 303-969-2755.
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