Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00197
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- The National Park Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The WILD 10 Conference" 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 Aug 12, 2013 and posted on Aug 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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 WILD 10 Conference opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00197) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement, not an open call for applications. In other words, it is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project with a specific recipient without full and open competition. The anticipated award is $25,000 with no cost share required, structured as a new cooperative agreement running from the date of award through December 1, 2013. The program sits under CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education) and is authorized under 16 USC 1g, which allows NPS to enter cooperative agreements with eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to carry out NPS-related public-purpose programs.
The funded effort supports the 10th World Wilderness Congress (WILD10), scheduled for October 2013 in Salamanca, Spain. The central purpose is capacity building and international convening around wilderness and protected areas, with an emphasis on increasing conservation awareness, understanding, and action across the United States, Europe, and developing countries. A major theme is making wilderness and nature preservation more relevant to urban communities, ethnically and economically diverse audiences, and youth, while elevating contemporary wilderness stewardship conversations that connect ecological and social benefits to practical management and policy.
The intended recipient is The WILD Foundation, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with Julie Randal listed as the principal investigator/program manager. WILD is described as a longstanding convener in the international wilderness community, serving as headquarters and executive lead for World Wilderness Congress development and implementation. The announcement highlights WILDs role in facilitating cooperation among governments, indigenous communities, private entities, and community groups, and notes its technical and educational contributions such as the Wilderness Management textbook and the International Journal of Wilderness (produced in partnership with NPS and other federal land management agencies).
Work funded under the agreement focuses on the design and implementation of the WILD10 Congress itself. This includes organizing the venue and logistics, developing and running registration, managing delegate participation both in person and through remote access technology, coordinating advisors and partners, building an agenda tied to clear objectives, recruiting speakers and trainers, and organizing ten days of sessions. It also includes managing a coalition-building process that involves both in-person participants and virtual attendees. In addition, WILD is expected to help NPS offices access plenary and forum sessions through online materials and live streaming, including providing PDF summaries of models and methodologies used in capacity-building workshops.
Because this is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in carrying out the project. NPS responsibilities include collaborating on overall participation in the Congress, contributing to the Science and Stewardship Symposium, and engaging through the North American Wilderness and Protected Areas Committee (NAWPA), which includes multiple US, Canadian, and Mexican conservation agencies. NPS also plans to participate in planning and preparation tied to NAWPA working groups focused on climate change, valuing ecosystem services, marine wilderness and protected areas, and relevance. A specific NPS role mentioned is building internal staff capacity by enabling virtual participation in plenary sessions, workshops, working sessions, and networking. Gary Machlis is identified as the in-person NPS delegate, with plans to lead a workshop on Technology and Science for Wilderness addressing best practices for conducting science in wilderness, technology needs and breakthroughs that support wilderness-compatible research and monitoring, and related ethical considerations.
The justification for awarding without competition is based on the Department of the Interiors single-source policy and cites the criterion of Unique Qualifications. NPS argues WILD is uniquely positioned to perform this work because it serves as the World Wilderness Congress headquarters and executive implementer, has an established mission and track record as an international third-party convener, and has formalized facilitation responsibilities connected to NAWPA stemming from a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the 9th World Wilderness Congress in 2009. Put simply, the project is closely tied to WILDs established leadership role in the Congress itself and its recognized convening function across North American and international wilderness partners, making a competitive process impracticable for this particular activity.
Key administrative details include one expected award, an award ceiling of $25,000 (and award floor listed as $1), and an eligibility category noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (though the notice makes clear this specific action is not open for applicants). The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov). The posting date is August 12, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2013, reflecting the public notice window rather than a competitive application deadline.
FAQs: WILD 10 Conference (NPS) - Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00197
Is this an open grant opportunity I can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single award. It is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project with a specific recipient without full and open competition.
What type of award is NPS planning to issue?
NPS anticipates issuing a new cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project. The notice describes NPS collaborating on participation in the Congress, contributing to the Science and Stewardship Symposium, engaging through NAWPA working groups, and enabling internal NPS staff capacity through virtual participation.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $25,000. The award ceiling is listed as $25,000, and the award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost share is required.
What is the performance period for the cooperative agreement?
The agreement is expected to run from the date of award through December 1, 2013.
What is the funded project supporting?
The funded effort supports the 10th World Wilderness Congress (WILD10), scheduled for October 2013 in Salamanca, Spain.
What is the main purpose of the WILD10 effort described in the notice?
The central purpose is capacity building and international convening around wilderness and protected areas, with emphasis on increasing conservation awareness, understanding, and action across the United States, Europe, and developing countries.
What themes or audiences are emphasized in this effort?
A major theme is making wilderness and nature preservation more relevant to urban communities, ethnically and economically diverse audiences, and youth. The notice also highlights stewardship discussions connecting ecological and social benefits to practical management and policy.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is The WILD Foundation, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient?
Julie Randal is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
Why is NPS making this award without competition?
The justification is based on the Department of the Interior single-source policy using the "Unique Qualifications" criterion. NPS states WILD is uniquely positioned because it serves as the World Wilderness Congress headquarters and executive implementer, has an established track record as an international convener, and has formalized facilitation responsibilities connected to NAWPA stemming from a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the 9th World Wilderness Congress in 2009.
What is the legal authority cited for making this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 USC 1g as the authority, which allows NPS to enter cooperative agreements with eligible entities (including nonprofits) to carry out NPS-related public-purpose programs.
What CFDA program is this notice under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.954: National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What specific work is expected to be funded under the agreement?
The funded work focuses on the design and implementation of the WILD10 Congress, including organizing venue and logistics, developing and running registration, managing delegate participation in person and via remote access technology, coordinating advisors and partners, building an agenda tied to clear objectives, recruiting speakers and trainers, and organizing ten days of sessions.
Does the scope include virtual or remote participation?
Yes. The notice includes managing delegate participation through remote access technology and supporting both in-person participants and virtual attendees as part of coalition-building.
What deliverables related to online access are mentioned for NPS?
WILD is expected to help NPS offices access plenary and forum sessions through online materials and live streaming, and to provide PDF summaries of models and methodologies used in capacity-building workshops.
What involvement does NPS anticipate having in WILD10?
NPS anticipates collaborating on overall participation, contributing to the Science and Stewardship Symposium, and engaging through the North American Wilderness and Protected Areas Committee (NAWPA) and related working groups.
What is NAWPA in the context of this notice?
NAWPA is the North American Wilderness and Protected Areas Committee, described as including multiple U.S., Canadian, and Mexican conservation agencies.
What NAWPA working group topics are specifically mentioned?
The notice mentions working groups focused on climate change, valuing ecosystem services, marine wilderness and protected areas, and relevance.
Who is identified as the in-person NPS delegate?
Gary Machlis is identified as the in-person NPS delegate.
What workshop is Gary Machlis expected to lead?
He is expected to lead a workshop on Technology and Science for Wilderness, covering best practices for conducting science in wilderness, technology needs and breakthroughs supporting wilderness-compatible research and monitoring, and related ethical considerations.
Does the notice mention any NPS internal capacity-building goals?
Yes. A specific role mentioned is building internal NPS staff capacity by enabling virtual participation in plenary sessions, workshops, working sessions, and networking.
Who is listed as eligible in the notice, and why does that not mean it is open for applications?
The eligibility category is noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. However, the notice also makes clear this specific action is not open for applicants because it is a notice of intent to make a single award to a specific recipient.
What are the posting date and closing date shown for this notice?
The posting date is August 12, 2013. The original and current closing date is August 26, 2013, reflecting the public notice window rather than a competitive application deadline.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The listed point of contact is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 or JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
Where and when is WILD10 scheduled to take place?
WILD10 is scheduled for October 2013 in Salamanca, Spain.
What kinds of coordination and partnership activities are included?
The notice describes coordinating advisors and partners, facilitating coalition-building that includes in-person and virtual participation, and facilitating cooperation among governments, indigenous communities, private entities, and community groups.
Does the notice describe any technical or educational contributions associated with WILD?
Yes. It mentions contributions such as the Wilderness Management textbook and the International Journal of Wilderness, produced in partnership with NPS and other federal land management agencies.
Why does NPS say a competitive process is impracticable for this activity?
NPS ties the work directly to WILD's established leadership role as headquarters and executive lead for World Wilderness Congress development and implementation, plus its recognized convening function across wilderness partners and NAWPA-related facilitation responsibilities.
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