Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00186
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoration Projects Crew at Russell Cave National Monument" 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 Jun 30, 2015 and posted on Jun 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for application.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,899.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $29,899.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Department of Interior, National Park Service is announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association, a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Restoration Projects Crew at Russell Cave National Monument" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00186) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice focused on hands-on education and workforce development tied to conservation work. The core purpose of the project is to provide participants with practical education and training in trail restoration and maintenance, along with instruction and experience related to archeology and the protection of cultural and natural resources at Russell Cave National Monument. In other words, the funded effort is designed to build skills while directly supporting on-the-ground stewardship needs at a specific NPS unit.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, such as collaborating on planning, oversight, or technical guidance. The activity category is listed as Education, and the CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which signals that the project aligns with youth or service-based conservation programming and emphasizes training and development through meaningful conservation work.
Funding for the project is modest and targeted. The estimated total funding is $29,899, and the award ceiling is also $29,899, with an award floor of $0. Only one award was expected. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources or match funds/services as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the terms negotiated under the cooperative agreement.
Eligibility is described in general terms as open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement. However, the most important practical point is that this posting is explicitly a notice of intent to make a restricted award and is not a request for applications. The NPS states it is providing public notice of its intention to fund the project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), identified as a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program. Because of that, there is no true application window for outside organizations, and the "closing date" language reflects that it is not an open solicitation.
The notice was posted and created on June 30, 2015, and it was archived on July 13, 2015. The issuing agency is the National Park Service within the U.S. Department of the Interior. For official documentation and any related materials, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. For help obtaining the full announcement, the contact listed is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist, at 404-507-5754 or AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restoration Projects Crew at Russell Cave National Monument."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00186.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project described in this notice?
The project is focused on hands-on education and workforce development connected to conservation work. Specifically, it is intended to provide participants with practical education and training in trail restoration and maintenance, plus instruction and experience related to archeology and the protection of cultural and natural resources at Russell Cave National Monument.
Where will the work take place?
The work is tied to Russell Cave National Monument, an NPS unit, and is designed to support on-the-ground stewardship needs at that specific site.
What type of funding instrument is being used (grant, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond issuing funds, such as collaborating on planning, oversight, or providing technical guidance.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as Education.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $29,899.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $29,899.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $0.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources or match funds/services as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
Eligibility is described generally as open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement.
Is this an open solicitation where outside organizations can submit applications?
No. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent to make a restricted award and is not a request for applications.
What does "notice of intent to make a restricted award" mean in this posting?
It means the NPS is providing public notice that it intends to fund the project without full and open competition, rather than running a competitive application process.
Who does the NPS intend to fund under this notice?
The notice states the NPS intends to fund the project under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), identified as a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program.
Does the "closing date" indicate an application deadline for the public?
No. The notice indicates there is no true application window for outside organizations, and that any "closing date" language reflects that it is not an open solicitation.
When was this notice posted and when was it archived?
The notice was posted/created on June 30, 2015, and it was archived on July 13, 2015.
Where can someone find the official listing or related materials?
The listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source for official documentation and any related materials.
Who is the contact person for help obtaining the full announcement?
The contact listed is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 404-507-5754. Email: AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
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