Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00193
Apply for P15AS00193
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Southwest Border Resource Protection Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 8, 2015 and posted on Jul 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) is a National Park Service funding opportunity run out of the NPS Intermountain Regional Office in Denver. It supports projects that strengthen stewardship of natural and cultural resources along the United States-Mexico border, encourage international cooperation, and advance scientific research that helps the public better appreciate and understand the shared heritage of the borderlands. The program is designed to fund practical, on-the-ground work and research that can improve how resources are protected, interpreted, and managed in this region, with an emphasis on collaboration and outcomes that benefit the parks and surrounding communities.
A central expectation of the program is close coordination with a nearby National Park Service unit during project development. Applicants are strongly encouraged to build their proposals in partnership with at least one of the border-area parks specifically identified in the announcement: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Big Bend National Park, Amistad National Recreation Area, Palo Alto National Historic Site, Padre Island National Seashore, Saguaro National Park, Tumacacori National Historical Park, Chamizal National Memorial, Coronado National Memorial, and Chiricahua National Monument. This park-focused approach signals that proposed activities should align with real management needs and priorities at these sites and should be planned with NPS input rather than developed in isolation.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by NPS in the execution of the work compared with a more hands-off grant. Each selected project or activity is authorized through a separate award, and each award requires its own work plan and budget that are developed cooperatively between NPS and the recipient. In practice, this means applicants should be prepared for an iterative planning process, clear deliverables, and ongoing coordination with NPS staff throughout the project period.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00193) falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. The program anticipated making about seven awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling). No cost sharing or matching contribution was required, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have access to non-federal match funds.
Eligibility was broad and included nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), federally recognized tribal governments, state governments, local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities), as well as public and private institutions of higher education. This wide eligibility aligns with the program goals, since border resource protection and research often depend on partnerships among parks, universities, tribes, local jurisdictions, and community-based organizations.
Key dates included a posted and created date of July 8, 2015, with an application closing date of September 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 16, 2015. For additional details, the announcement pointed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a contact for access issues: Todd Wilson, Financial Assistance Officer, at IMRSWRBPP@nps.gov.
Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) FAQs
What is the Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP)?
The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity administered by the NPS Intermountain Regional Office in Denver. It supports projects that strengthen stewardship of natural and cultural resources along the United States-Mexico border, encourage international cooperation, and advance scientific research that helps the public better appreciate and understand the shared heritage of the borderlands.
What kinds of projects does SWBRPP support?
SWBRPP is designed to fund practical, on-the-ground work and research that can improve how resources are protected, interpreted, and managed in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The opportunity emphasizes collaboration and outcomes that benefit NPS units and surrounding communities, with a focus on stewardship of natural and cultural resources, international cooperation, and scientific research tied to the borderlands.
Where is the program administered from?
The program is run out of the National Park Service Intermountain Regional Office in Denver.
Is coordination with a National Park Service unit required?
A central expectation is close coordination with a nearby NPS unit during project development. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop proposals in partnership with at least one of the border-area parks identified in the announcement, rather than developing activities in isolation.
Which National Park Service units are specifically identified for partnership?
The announcement specifically identified the following border-area NPS units for partnership during proposal development:
- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
- Big Bend National Park
- Amistad National Recreation Area
- Palo Alto National Historic Site
- Padre Island National Seashore
- Saguaro National Park
- Tumacacori National Historical Park
- Chamizal National Memorial
- Coronado National Memorial
- Chiricahua National Monument
What does the park-focused approach mean for an applicant?
It signals that proposed activities should align with real management needs and priorities at the identified NPS sites and should be planned with NPS input. The expectation is that collaboration with park staff helps shape the project so it is relevant to park operations and resource management goals in the borderlands.
What type of award mechanism is used for this program?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial involvement by NPS in executing the work compared with a more hands-off grant.
How does the cooperative agreement approach affect project planning and implementation?
Each selected project or activity is authorized through a separate award, and each award requires its own work plan and budget. These are developed cooperatively between NPS and the recipient. Applicants should be prepared for an iterative planning process, clear deliverables, and ongoing coordination with NPS staff throughout the project period.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00193.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about seven awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching contribution was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- State governments
- Local governments, including counties, cities or townships, special districts, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public and private institutions of higher education
Why is eligibility so broad for this program?
The opportunity notes that border resource protection and research often depend on partnerships among parks, universities, tribes, local jurisdictions, and community-based organizations. The broad eligibility aligns with the program goals and the collaborative nature of the work.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and created date was July 8, 2015. The application closing date was September 15, 2015. The archive date was September 16, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find additional details?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the application?
For access issues, the announcement provided the following contact: Todd Wilson, Financial Assistance Officer, IMRSWRBPP@nps.gov.
How are selected projects authorized and managed under SWBRPP?
Each selected project or activity is authorized through a separate award. Each award requires a work plan and a budget that are developed cooperatively between NPS and the recipient, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure and ongoing NPS involvement.
What is the geographic focus of SWBRPP projects?
The program focuses on natural and cultural resources along the United States-Mexico border and aims to support work that benefits border-area NPS units and surrounding communities in that region.
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