Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00006
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Maintenance, Cultural and Natural Resource Sites" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 24, 2014 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 8, 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 GGNPC.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 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 grant opportunity "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Maintenance, Cultural and Natural Resource Sites" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00006) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding effort focused on natural resource stewardship at Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be carried out in partnership with an established nonprofit collaborator rather than as a standard open competitive grant. The overall aim is to strengthen native plant restoration while also building public engagement through hands-on volunteer and student participation.
At the core of the project are practical restoration actions that support biodiversity and park resource protection. Planned activities include collecting native plant propagules (such as seeds and cuttings), propagating and growing more than 10,000 native plants per year in a dedicated native plant nursery, and conducting invasive plant removal in the field. These combined efforts support habitat recovery and help maintain ecologically appropriate vegetation in areas that are highly visible and important from both a cultural and natural resource perspective.
A major component of the agreement is education and community involvement. Each year, the project anticipates participation by more than 1,600 students and around 2,000 community volunteers, who will help with nursery production and on-the-ground restoration work. Through this involvement, participants gain exposure to the value of national park resources, learn why native species matter, and better understand the role biodiversity plays in healthy ecosystems. In other words, the project is designed to deliver ecological results while also serving as a public-facing stewardship and learning program.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $450,000, with an award ceiling of $450,000 and an award floor of $150,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The eligible applicant type specified is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity is 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Administratively, this posting was explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award," not a request for applications. It was posted on November 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of December 8, 2014, and an archive date of December 24, 2014. In practical terms, that means the announcement served primarily to inform the public that NPS planned to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement (not to solicit new proposals). The grants.gov listing included a contact for access issues: Kristina Bliss, Agreements Specialist, at 805-370-2321 and kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this grant opportunity and what is the funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Maintenance, Cultural and Natural Resource Sites" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00006.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Where will the project take place?
The work is focused on Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The overall aim is to strengthen native plant restoration and natural resource stewardship at GGNRA while also building public engagement through hands-on volunteer and student participation.
Is this a standard competitive grant application?
No. The posting was explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award," not a request for applications. It was intended to inform the public that NPS planned to fund the work under an existing cooperative agreement rather than solicit new proposals.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be carried out in partnership with an established nonprofit collaborator.
What kinds of activities are included in the project?
Planned activities include collecting native plant propagules (such as seeds and cuttings), propagating and growing more than 10,000 native plants per year in a dedicated native plant nursery, and conducting invasive plant removal in the field.
How many native plants are expected to be grown each year?
The project anticipates propagating and growing more than 10,000 native plants per year in a dedicated native plant nursery.
Does the project include invasive plant removal?
Yes. Invasive plant removal in the field is listed as one of the planned restoration activities.
Why does the project focus on "high visibility" maintenance, cultural, and natural resource sites?
The restoration work is described as supporting habitat recovery and helping maintain ecologically appropriate vegetation in areas that are highly visible and important from both a cultural and natural resource perspective.
What is the education and community engagement component?
A major component is hands-on education and community involvement through volunteer and student participation in nursery production and on-the-ground restoration work. The intent is to help participants learn about the value of national park resources, why native species matter, and the role biodiversity plays in healthy ecosystems.
How many students are expected to participate each year?
The project anticipates participation by more than 1,600 students each year.
How many community volunteers are expected to participate each year?
The project anticipates around 2,000 community volunteers each year.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $450,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $450,000 and the award floor is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided opportunity information.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant type specified is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
What is the CFDA program number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 15.944, which is associated with Natural Resource Stewardship.
What were the key dates for this posting?
The notice was posted on November 24, 2014. The original and current closing date was December 8, 2014. The archive date was December 24, 2014.
If the listing was not requesting applications, what was it for?
Because it was a "Notice of Intent to Award," the purpose was to notify the public that NPS planned to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement rather than open a competition for new proposals.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the grants.gov listing?
The grants.gov listing provided a contact for access issues: Kristina Bliss, Agreements Specialist, at 805-370-2321 and kristinabliss@nps.gov.
What outcomes is the project designed to deliver?
The project is designed to deliver ecological restoration outcomes (native plant propagation, habitat recovery support, and invasive plant removal) while also serving as a public-facing stewardship and learning program through significant student and volunteer engagement.
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