Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AC01198
Apply for P15AC01198
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find Your Parks)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2015 and posted on Jul 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,587.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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).
- This is a discretionary posting for a CESU partner
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find Your Parks) grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary award designed to help Sitka-area youth experience Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA), a world-class park that is geographically close to Sitka (about 90 miles away) but practically out of reach for most residents due to high travel costs and limited transportation options. While Sitka youth can easily visit Sitka National Historical Park (SITK) because it is only about a 15-minute drive from anywhere in town, Glacier Bay is rarely experienced by Sitkans, and the project is intended to remove that access barrier. The program aligns with NPS Centennial priorities and the NPS Call to Action by encouraging young people to "Find Your Parks" and by engaging youth audiences that have historically been underrepresented among visitors to Alaska national parks.
At its core, the award supports a collaborative youth expedition and related educational programming that builds a stronger relationship between the Sitka community (and surrounding communities) and Glacier Bay. The stated purpose is not only to deliver a single trip, but to more effectively connect local communities with their national parks and to invest in the next generation of leaders, stewards, and supporters of Alaska's park system. The project is structured as a partnership among Sitka National Historical Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Alaska Geographic, with the intent that the expedition experience is grounded in place-based learning, stewardship values, and direct interaction with park staff and subject matter experts.
Roles are clearly divided between the recipient and the NPS, and the announcement emphasizes that substantial federal involvement is expected, which is typical of a cooperative agreement style project. The recipient (Alaska Geographic, as the proposed partner) is expected to coordinate the overall management of the expedition, including documentation and communications, while working closely with NPS leadership, specifically the Superintendent of Sitka National Historical Park. The National Park Service, in turn, commits to hands-on support: identifying and coordinating with subject matter experts and staff across Sitka, Glacier Bay, Gustavus, and Hoonah; helping with risk management and program content; providing guest speakers during the expedition; supplying one or two co-leaders for the trip (either NPS or partner staff); assisting with recruiting student participants; contributing educational content; helping develop partnerships; and supporting logistics such as housing, transportation, and supplies through NPS channels and partner networks.
A notable administrative feature of this opportunity is that it is presented as a single-source award rather than a fully competitive process. The announcement includes a Department of the Interior single-source justification under policy 505 DM 2, which requires an explanation of why competition is not practicable. In this case, the NPS cites the "Unsolicited Proposal" criterion, stating that Alaska Geographic proposed a unique and innovative approach that fits NPS cooperative agreement authorities and current NPS initiatives, offers strong value through cost sharing and cooperative effort, and fills a gap that no other cooperating organization had proposed addressing in this specific way. In other words, the agency is arguing that the concept and the partner are uniquely positioned to deliver the project effectively and in alignment with NPS goals, so running a typical competitive process was not pursued for this particular award.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the posting lists an estimated total funding amount of $29,587, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and no stated award floor. It anticipates a single award. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the activity category is Education, with CFDA number 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The opportunity indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described in a limited way, noting that it is a discretionary posting for a CESU partner, which typically means the award is intended for an organization within the relevant Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units network (rather than open eligibility to the general public).
Key dates and identifying details included in the announcement are: Funding Opportunity Number P15AC01198; posted July 29, 2015; closing date August 29, 2015; archive date September 28, 2015; expected awards: 1. The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is James Cato, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3302.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find Your Parks)
What is the Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find Your Parks) grant opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary award intended to support a collaborative youth expedition and related educational programming that helps Sitka-area youth experience Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA). The project is designed to reduce access barriers and strengthen relationships between local communities and their national parks.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the award?
The award aims to help Sitka-area youth experience Glacier Bay, which is geographically close (about 90 miles from Sitka) but often inaccessible due to high travel costs and limited transportation. The project is also intended to build longer-term connections between local communities and the national park system and to invest in the next generation of leaders, stewards, and supporters of Alaska's parks.
Why is Glacier Bay difficult for most Sitka residents to visit?
Even though Glacier Bay is relatively close to Sitka, the announcement notes that high travel costs and limited transportation options make it practically out of reach for many residents.
How does this project relate to Sitka National Historical Park?
The announcement contrasts access to the two parks: Sitka National Historical Park (SITK) is about a 15-minute drive from anywhere in town and is easy for youth to visit, while Glacier Bay is rarely experienced by Sitkans. The expedition is meant to address that gap.
How does this opportunity align with NPS priorities?
The program aligns with NPS Centennial priorities and the NPS Call to Action by encouraging young people to "Find Your Parks" and by engaging youth audiences that have historically been underrepresented among visitors to Alaska national parks.
Is the goal only to fund a single trip to Glacier Bay?
No. The stated purpose is broader than a single trip. The project is intended to more effectively connect local communities with their national parks and create lasting benefits by investing in youth engagement, place-based learning, stewardship values, and relationships with park staff and experts.
What kind of activities does the funding support?
The award supports a youth expedition and related educational programming grounded in place-based learning and stewardship, including direct interaction with park staff and subject matter experts.
Who are the key partners named in the project?
The project is structured as a partnership among Sitka National Historical Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Alaska Geographic.
What role is Alaska Geographic expected to play?
Alaska Geographic (identified as the proposed partner/recipient) is expected to coordinate overall management of the expedition, including documentation and communications, while working closely with NPS leadership, specifically the Superintendent of Sitka National Historical Park.
What role is the National Park Service expected to play?
The announcement emphasizes substantial federal involvement. NPS responsibilities include identifying and coordinating subject matter experts and staff across Sitka, Glacier Bay, Gustavus, and Hoonah; supporting risk management and program content; providing guest speakers; supplying one or two co-leaders for the trip (either NPS or partner staff); assisting with recruitment of student participants; contributing educational content; helping develop partnerships; and supporting logistics such as housing, transportation, and supplies through NPS channels and partner networks.
What does "substantial federal involvement" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement, it means NPS will be hands-on in the design and delivery of the expedition and educational programming, including staffing support, subject matter expertise, recruitment assistance, and logistical coordination.
Is this grant competitive?
The announcement presents this as a single-source award rather than a fully competitive process. It includes a Department of the Interior single-source justification under policy 505 DM 2.
Why did NPS use a single-source approach for this award?
NPS cites the "Unsolicited Proposal" criterion, stating that Alaska Geographic proposed a unique and innovative approach that fits NPS cooperative agreement authorities and current initiatives, offers strong value through cost sharing and cooperative effort, and fills a gap that no other cooperating organization had proposed addressing in this specific way.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The posting lists an estimated total funding amount of $29,587.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No award floor is stated in the announcement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (expected awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The opportunity indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as limited. The posting notes it is a discretionary posting for a CESU partner, which typically means the award is intended for an organization within the relevant Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network rather than open to the general public.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AC01198.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 29, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date is August 29, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 28, 2015.
Which locations are referenced for staffing and coordination?
The announcement references coordination with NPS staff and subject matter experts across Sitka, Glacier Bay, Gustavus, and Hoonah.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is James Cato, Contract Specialist. Phone: 907-644-3302.
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