Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 09WASO 00001
Apply for NPS 09WASO 00001
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Service and Conservation Corps Program" 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 Mar 11, 2009 and posted on Jan 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 2009 Closing date March 13, 2009 by 500 PM Mountain Daylight Time. All Proposals must be received by 500 PM on March 13, 2009 at the following addresss National Park Service Washington Contracting Office 7333 West Jefferson Ave. Suite 100 Denver, CO 80235 ATTN Beth Walden. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Service and Conservation Corps Program is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports natural resource and conservation work carried out through youth and service organizations. Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means the NPS expects to have an active role in project coordination or oversight rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and it anticipates making about 20 awards nationwide.
The announcement emphasizes a firm submission deadline and a deadline extension. The original closing date was March 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, but the closing date was extended to March 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Proposals had to be physically received by that time, not merely postmarked, and late submissions were explicitly stated as ineligible for award consideration. Applications were required to be delivered to the National Park Service Washington Contracting Office at 7333 West Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80235, Attention: Beth Walden. The notice also lists an archive date of April 9, 2009, which signals when the opportunity would be formally closed out in the system.
In terms of funding size, the estimated total funding available under this opportunity is $25,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $12,000,000 (the award ceiling), while the award floor is listed as $0, indicating that awards could vary widely in size depending on project scope and available funds. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the program rules) as part of the total project budget.
Eligibility is broad and includes several types of public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible, as are nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the standard exclusion noted for institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). Overall, the eligibility list suggests the program is designed to be accessible to organizations capable of sponsoring, hosting, or partnering with service and conservation corps efforts.
For assistance, the point of contact provided is Elizabeth Walden, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 303-987-6739. The notice specifically mentions contacting her if there is difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, which implies that more detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions were contained in the complete solicitation beyond the summary information provided here.
Service and Conservation Corps Program (NPS) - FAQs
What is the Service and Conservation Corps Program?
The Service and Conservation Corps Program is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports natural resource and conservation work carried out through youth and service organizations.
How is this funding awarded (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This typically means the NPS expects to have an active role in project coordination or oversight rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about 20 awards nationwide.
What is the total estimated funding available?
The estimated total funding available under this opportunity is $25,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as large as $12,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award amounts could vary widely depending on project scope and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. The summary notes that this could include cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of public and nonprofit entities, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the standard exclusion noted for institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category)
What kinds of projects does the program support?
The program supports natural resource and conservation work carried out through youth and service organizations. The summary does not provide additional project categories or examples beyond that description.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was March 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. The deadline was extended to March 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.
What does the deadline extension mean for applicants?
It means proposals were accepted until March 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time instead of the original March 10, 2009 deadline.
Did applications have to be postmarked by the deadline, or received by the deadline?
Applications had to be physically received by the deadline time. Being postmarked by the deadline was not sufficient.
What happens if an application arrives after the deadline?
Late submissions were explicitly stated as ineligible for award consideration.
Where were applications required to be delivered?
Applications were required to be delivered to the National Park Service Washington Contracting Office at 7333 West Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80235, Attention: Beth Walden.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is Elizabeth Walden, Contracting Officer.
How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Elizabeth Walden can be reached by phone at 303-987-6739.
What kind of help was the point of contact specifically offering?
The notice specifically mentions contacting Elizabeth Walden if there is difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Does this summary include all application requirements and evaluation criteria?
No. The notice implies that more detailed program requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions were contained in the complete solicitation beyond the summary information provided here.
What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The notice lists an archive date of April 9, 2009. This signals when the opportunity would be formally closed out in the system.
Is this a nationwide opportunity or limited to certain areas?
The opportunity anticipates making about 20 awards nationwide.
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