Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AS10520
Apply for P12AS10520
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Skagway Historic District,Dyea" 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 May 22, 2012 and posted on May 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,000.00 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 Skagway Historic District, Dyea grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P12AS10520) is a National Park Service (NPS) Alaska Region notice stating the agency's intent to make a sole-source award under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The project is framed as a youth conservation and stewardship effort focused on conserving natural and cultural resources and maintaining environmentally important lands and waters. The work would take place in and around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, connecting directly to the Skagway Historic District and the Dyea area, with an emphasis on hands-on conservation work that supports preservation needs in a nationally significant historic landscape.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The announcement signals that the intended recipient is the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps (SAGA), which is identified as an established cooperator under the Public Lands Corps. In practical terms, the notice is letting the public know that the NPS plans to fund SAGA directly (rather than run a competitive process) because the organization fits the statutory purpose and has a track record delivering youth corps conservation work.
Programmatically, the project centers on employing young adults in conservation and maintenance activities that benefit both cultural and natural resource protection. The description highlights that SAGA provides participants with education and work opportunities designed to deepen their understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources, while also giving them a way to earn money that can be applied toward higher education. The broader rationale is that youth conservation corps models are seen as cost-effective and efficient for restoration and maintenance tasks, while also producing public benefits beyond the immediate on-the-ground work, including workforce development, community engagement, and environmental and economic benefits.
A key learning goal called out in the announcement is that SAGA crew members will "make the connection between what they learn and how they live" through practical service that improves the lives, land, and communities tied to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. While the notice does not list specific task bundles in detail, it clearly situates the effort as resource conservation and maintenance work that supports the park's stewardship mission in a historic district setting, where both cultural resource protection and environmental care are central concerns.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $32,000, with both the award ceiling and floor set at $32,000, indicating the NPS anticipated a single fixed-size award. Only one award was expected. Cost sharing is required: under the Public Lands Corps Act, participants must provide a 25% match to the federal funds, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources equivalent to one quarter of the federal share (the notice does not specify whether this match must be cash or may include allowable in-kind contributions, but it does clearly require the 25% match).
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Even though the notice identifies a sole-source intent toward SAGA, the eligibility statement reflects the general organizational type aligned with the program and the anticipated partner for this work. The posting date and creation date are May 22, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 1, 2012, and an archive date of July 1, 2012, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and is now historical.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3303.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Skagway Historic District, Dyea grant opportunity (P12AS10520)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Alaska Region funding notice for a project connected to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, specifically the Skagway Historic District and the Dyea area. The notice states NPS intent to make a sole-source award under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 for a youth conservation and stewardship project focused on conserving natural and cultural resources and maintaining environmentally important lands and waters.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), Alaska Region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P12AS10520.
Is this a competitive grant or a sole-source award?
The notice signals NPS intent to make a sole-source award rather than running a competitive process. The intended recipient is identified in the announcement.
Who is the intended recipient for this award?
The intended recipient is the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps (SAGA). The notice describes SAGA as an established cooperator under the Public Lands Corps with experience delivering youth corps conservation work.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. That means NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the CFDA number and program listing for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What is the activity category for the project?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Where will the project work take place?
The work would take place in and around Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, with direct connection to the Skagway Historic District and the Dyea area in Alaska.
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The project is framed as a youth conservation and stewardship effort. It focuses on hands-on conservation and maintenance activities that support preservation needs in a nationally significant historic landscape, with emphasis on protecting both cultural resources and natural resources.
What kinds of activities will participants do?
The notice does not list specific task bundles in detail. It clearly describes the work as resource conservation and maintenance activities that support the park's stewardship mission in a historic district setting, where cultural resource protection and environmental care are central concerns.
Who are the participants expected to be?
The project centers on employing young adults through a youth corps model. Participants would be engaged in conservation and maintenance activities tied to the park and surrounding historic landscape.
Does the announcement describe an education or learning component?
Yes. The notice highlights that participants receive education and work opportunities designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources. A specific learning goal mentioned is that crew members will "make the connection between what they learn and how they live" through practical service that improves the lives, land, and communities tied to the park.
Are there benefits to participants mentioned in the notice?
Yes. The description states that SAGA provides opportunities for participants to earn money that can be applied toward higher education, alongside the hands-on work and education component.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $32,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $32,000, indicating NPS anticipated a single fixed-size award.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required. Under the Public Lands Corps Act, participants must provide a 25% match to the federal funds. This means the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources equal to one quarter of the federal share.
Does the notice say whether the 25% match must be cash or can be in-kind?
No. The notice requires a 25% match but does not specify whether the match must be cash or whether allowable in-kind contributions could be used.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the eligibility section?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
If the award is sole-source, why does the notice include eligibility information?
The notice identifies a sole-source intent toward SAGA, but it still lists the general eligibility type aligned with the program: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). This reflects the kind of organization associated with the program and the anticipated partner.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are May 22, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date are both listed as June 1, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is July 1, 2012, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and is now historical.
What law or authority is referenced for this project?
The notice references the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 as the authority for the sole-source award approach and the youth conservation corps framework.
Why does the notice describe youth corps projects as valuable?
The description explains that youth conservation corps models are seen as cost-effective and efficient for restoration and maintenance tasks, and that they also produce broader public benefits such as workforce development, community engagement, and environmental and economic benefits.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact provided is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist. Phone: 907-644-3303.
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