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- 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 Jun 17, 2015 and posted on Jun 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 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 $60,000.00 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 notice of intent to award a task agreement to Alaska Geographic, a member of the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit Network. See attached notice of intent for more information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find your Parks) grant notice is a public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a non-competitive federal assistance award, not an open call for applications. The project (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS11111) is designed to better connect Sitka-area youth and nearby Alaska communities with Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, while also strengthening community ties to Alaska national parks more broadly. The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement issued as a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit) Task Agreement under statutory authority 54 USC 101702(a) and CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The anticipated award amount is $29,587 with no required cost share, and the planned period of performance is about 1.5 years, with an anticipated agreement end date of 9/30/2016.
At its core, the project aims to build a collaborative partnership among Sitka National Historical Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Alaska Geographic to engage the next generation of leaders, stewards, and supporters of Alaska national parks. The opportunity emphasizes hands-on learning and relationship-building, combining educational content aligned with NPS themes and local Native knowledge with immersive field experiences. A key goal is to expose teens to real-world conservation and cultural resource work alongside local experts and NPS professionals, with the added intention of sparking interest in future employment with the NPS or in related natural and cultural resource careers. Another major purpose is capacity-building: strengthening partnerships among the NPS, Alaska Geographic, Alaska Native organizations, local schools, and other community groups so that meaningful youth opportunities connected to national parks can be sustained and expanded.
The main deliverables are twofold. First, the project will produce one multi-day expedition into Glacier Bay for teens from Sitka and other nearby communities. This is not just a one-off trip; the program is meant to be replicable, so the effort includes thorough documentation to support future expeditions. That documentation is expected to cover risk management and safety plans, educational materials and lesson content, youth recruitment strategies, partner roles and responsibilities, and logistics such as travel, participant preparation, and other operational planning. Second, the project includes media and public communication outputs to share the expedition experience and outcomes with a wider audience, supporting outreach and helping demonstrate the value of the program.
Alaska Geographic is identified as the recipient and lead implementer. Its responsibilities include coordinating overall expedition management, documentation, and communications in close collaboration with NPS staff (particularly the Superintendent of Sitka National Historical Park). Alaska Geographic is expected to provide risk management oversight and handle participant liability, supply a qualified trip leader with youth leadership experience and Wilderness First Responder (or higher) certification plus emergency communications capability, and coordinate with service providers such as kayak outfitters and transportation entities. The organization will also help recruit youth participants, manage the program budget while leveraging partner contributions, lead a post-trip debrief and assessment with partners, and collect and share media and evaluation materials. Standard cooperative agreement expectations also apply, including participating in planning meetings and submitting timely reports.
The NPS role, carried out through Sitka National Historical Park staff, is to actively collaborate on planning, implementation, and assessment rather than simply providing funds. NPS commitments include helping identify and coordinate subject matter experts and staff across Sitka, Glacier Bay, Gustavus, and Hoonah to support both safety/risk management and educational program content, and to provide guest speakers during the expedition. NPS will also provide one or two trip co-leaders (from NPS or partner staff), assist with student recruitment, contribute educational content, support partnership development, and help with in-kind needs such as housing, transportation, and supplies through NPS channels and partners where feasible.
The notice also explains why the award will be made without competition. The single-source justification cites "Unique Qualifications" and notes that this task agreement falls under an existing, previously competed CESU umbrella cooperative agreement (P13AC01025) between the NPS and Alaska Geographic that was competed in 2012/2013. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), the agency must document why competition is not practicable, and here the rationale is tied to Alaska Geographic's role and qualifications within the established CESU framework and the continuation of work under that competed umbrella agreement.
Administrative details included in the notice specify that one award is expected, the opportunity was posted June 17, 2015, and it closed June 26, 2015 (with an archive date of July 26, 2015). Although eligibility in the listing may reference "Others," the text makes clear this is a notice of intent to award specifically to Alaska Geographic as a CESU Network member. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3315.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this an open grant competition that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice is a public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a non-competitive federal assistance award. It is not an open call for applications.
2) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice identifies Alaska Geographic as the recipient and lead implementer. The intent is to award to Alaska Geographic as a CESU Network member.
3) Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites a single-source justification based on "Unique Qualifications" and explains that the task agreement falls under an existing, previously competed CESU umbrella cooperative agreement (P13AC01025) between NPS and Alaska Geographic that was competed in 2012/2013. The notice also references Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) requiring documentation of why competition is not practicable.
4) What is the name of the project described in this notice?
The project is titled the Sitka Youth Expedition to Glacier Bay (Find your Parks).
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this project?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P15AS11111.
6) What type of federal award is being used?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement issued as a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit) Task Agreement.
7) What is the statutory authority and CFDA number referenced?
The notice references statutory authority 54 USC 101702(a) and CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
8) What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $29,587.
9) Is there a required cost share or match?
No. The notice states there is no required cost share.
10) What is the expected period of performance and end date?
The planned period of performance is about 1.5 years, with an anticipated agreement end date of 9/30/2016.
11) What is the project trying to accomplish?
The project is designed to better connect Sitka-area youth and nearby Alaska communities with Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, while also strengthening community ties to Alaska national parks more broadly. It emphasizes hands-on learning and relationship-building, combining NPS themes with local Native knowledge and immersive field experiences.
12) Which partners are central to the collaboration?
The notice describes a collaborative partnership among Sitka National Historical Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and Alaska Geographic. It also highlights capacity-building with Alaska Native organizations, local schools, and other community groups.
13) What are the main deliverables under the project?
The notice describes two main deliverables: (1) one multi-day expedition into Glacier Bay for teens from Sitka and other nearby communities, including thorough documentation to support replicating future expeditions; and (2) media and public communication outputs to share the expedition experience and outcomes with a wider audience.
14) What does "replicable" mean in the context of this expedition?
It means the expedition is not intended to be a one-time event only. The project includes thorough documentation expected to support future expeditions, including planning materials, roles, logistics, recruitment approaches, educational content, and safety/risk management documentation.
15) What documentation is expected to be created to support future expeditions?
The notice expects documentation covering risk management and safety plans, educational materials and lesson content, youth recruitment strategies, partner roles and responsibilities, and logistics such as travel, participant preparation, and operational planning.
16) What kinds of media or communications outputs are expected?
The notice states the project includes media and public communication outputs to share the expedition experience and outcomes with a wider audience, supporting outreach and demonstrating the program's value. Specific formats are not detailed in the notice.
17) Who is responsible for leading and implementing the project?
Alaska Geographic is identified as the recipient and lead implementer, responsible for expedition management, documentation, and communications in close collaboration with NPS staff, particularly the Superintendent of Sitka National Historical Park.
18) What specific responsibilities does Alaska Geographic have under the notice?
Responsibilities described include: coordinating overall expedition management; providing documentation and communications; providing risk management oversight and handling participant liability; supplying a qualified trip leader with youth leadership experience and Wilderness First Responder (or higher) certification plus emergency communications capability; coordinating with service providers (such as kayak outfitters and transportation entities); helping recruit youth participants; managing the program budget while leveraging partner contributions; leading a post-trip debrief and assessment with partners; collecting and sharing media and evaluation materials; participating in planning meetings; and submitting timely reports.
19) What qualifications are described for the trip leader?
The notice expects a qualified trip leader with youth leadership experience and Wilderness First Responder (or higher) certification, plus emergency communications capability.
20) Who is expected to handle risk management and participant liability?
The notice states Alaska Geographic is expected to provide risk management oversight and handle participant liability.
21) What is the role of the National Park Service (NPS) in this cooperative agreement?
The NPS role, carried out through Sitka National Historical Park staff, is to actively collaborate on planning, implementation, and assessment rather than simply providing funds. Commitments include helping identify and coordinate subject matter experts and staff to support safety/risk management and educational content, providing guest speakers during the expedition, providing one or two trip co-leaders (from NPS or partner staff), assisting with student recruitment, contributing educational content, supporting partnership development, and helping with in-kind needs such as housing, transportation, and supplies through NPS channels and partners where feasible.
22) How many awards are expected from this notice?
The notice states that one award is expected.
23) When was this notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on June 17, 2015, and it closed on June 26, 2015. An archive date of July 26, 2015 is also listed.
24) The listing mentions eligibility like "Others." Does that mean other applicants can apply?
Even if the listing references "Others," the notice text states this is a notice of intent to award specifically to Alaska Geographic as a CESU Network member, and it is not an open call for applications.
25) Which parks and communities are referenced as part of planning and support?
The notice references Sitka National Historical Park and Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and notes coordination across Sitka, Glacier Bay, Gustavus, and Hoonah for subject matter experts, staffing support, and expedition components.
26) What is the project trying to do for youth participants beyond a single trip?
The notice emphasizes exposing teens to real-world conservation and cultural resource work alongside local experts and NPS professionals, and sparking interest in future employment with the NPS or related natural and cultural resource careers. It also emphasizes strengthening partnerships so meaningful youth opportunities can be sustained and expanded.
27) Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions, and how can they be reached?
The listed point of contact is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3315.
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