Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00836
Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00836
- The DOI-NPS in the education, employment, labor and training, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Critical Repairs to Mainland Trail Yout Crew at APIS- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 04, 2016 and posted on Apr 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 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:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement tied to critical repairs on mainland trails at Assateague Island National Seashore (APIS). Despite being posted in a grants format, it is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not an open, competitive funding opportunity. Instead, it is documenting an intended award under an existing master agreement framework, where a specific eligible partner is already positioned to carry out the work.
The award is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), and is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. The cooperative agreement structure is important because it signals substantial federal involvement in carrying out the project, not just pass-through funding. The activity categories connected to the effort include education, employment/labor and training, and environment/natural resources, reflecting that the project is both a resource management effort (trail repairs) and a youth workforce/skills development project (a trail youth crew).
Eligibility listed for the posting is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). In practice, however, the description makes clear that the recipient is expected to be a member of a CESU or Youth Master Agreement network and already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement that authorizes participation in specific task orders. In other words, the recipient is pre-qualified through a master cooperative agreement vehicle, and this posting functions more like an administrative public notice of that task under the master agreement rather than an invitation for new applicants to compete.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $70,000 with one expected award. The opportunity number is NPS NOIP14AC00836, associated with CFDA 15.931 (a National Park Service assistance listing). The posting and creation dates are April 4, 2016, with a listed closing date of April 14, 2016, which is consistent with a short administrative posting window rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
The project responsibilities are shared, with NPS taking an unusually hands-on role consistent with a cooperative agreement. NPS commits to providing core operational support so the youth crew can complete assigned trail repair tasks in island environments. Specifically, NPS will provide boat transportation from the Roys Point Maintenance Facility to island locations as needed while the crew is on duty, which suggests the work sites require water access and coordinated logistics. NPS will also provide a camping site for the duration of the project, enabling the crew to stay near the work areas and operate efficiently.
In addition to transportation and housing support, NPS will provide radio communications via a two-way radio for the crew leader, which is a safety and coordination requirement in remote or spread-out field settings. NPS will supply the materials and consumable supplies needed to complete the assigned projects, and will also make available tools and specialized equipment when required. To ensure the work meets park standards and is performed safely and correctly, NPS will assign qualified, experienced employees to provide technical advice and guidance to the crews and crew leaders.
Finally, NPS states it will provide a safe working environment and educational opportunities for the youth crew members, reinforcing the workforce development component of the effort. The agency will also reimburse the recipient (referenced in the text as MCC, likely referring to the youth corps partner) for all agreed-upon costs, indicating the recipient will incur allowable expenses in running the crew and performing the work, which will then be reimbursed under the terms of the cooperative agreement.
Overall, the notice documents a single cooperative agreement action to support a youth trail crew performing critical mainland trail repairs at APIS, under a pre-existing master cooperative agreement arrangement. The key takeaway is that it is not open for general application; it reflects a planned, partner-specific award where NPS is deeply involved by providing transport, site support, communications, materials, technical oversight, tools/equipment access, safety and educational components, and cost reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not an open, competitive funding opportunity and is not inviting new applicants to submit proposals.
If it is not an application opportunity, what is this posting for?
The posting functions as an administrative public notice documenting an intended award under an existing master agreement framework. It is tied to a partner-specific cooperative agreement action rather than a general call for applications.
What type of federal award is being used?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), not a standard grant.
Why does it matter that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement in carrying out the project. In this case, NPS is described as providing hands-on operational support, logistics, materials, tools/equipment access, technical guidance, and other direct assistance as part of the project execution.
What project is this award supporting?
The award supports critical repairs on mainland trails at Assateague Island National Seashore (APIS). The work is carried out by a youth trail crew as part of both resource management (trail repairs) and workforce/skills development.
What are the activity categories associated with this effort?
The notice connects the project to these activity categories: education; employment/labor and training; and environment/natural resources.
Who is listed as eligible in the posting?
The posting lists eligibility as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the listed eligibility mean any 501(c)(3) nonprofit can apply?
No. Although 501(c)(3) nonprofits are listed as eligible, the description makes clear the intended recipient is expected to already be positioned under a master cooperative agreement vehicle (for example, as a member of a CESU or Youth Master Agreement network) that authorizes participation in specific task orders.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount for this action?
The award ceiling is listed as $70,000.
What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number is NPS NOIP14AC00836.
What federal program listing is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.931 (a National Park Service assistance listing).
When was this notice posted, and what is the listed closing date?
The posting/creation date is April 4, 2016, and the listed closing date is April 14, 2016. The short window is consistent with an administrative posting rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
What role will the National Park Service play during the project?
NPS will take a direct, operational role consistent with a cooperative agreement. The notice describes NPS support to enable the youth crew to complete assigned trail repair tasks in island environments.
What transportation support will NPS provide?
NPS will provide boat transportation from the Roys Point Maintenance Facility to island locations as needed while the crew is on duty.
Will housing or lodging be provided for the crew?
Yes. NPS will provide a camping site for the duration of the project so the crew can stay near the work areas.
What communications support will be provided?
NPS will provide radio communications via a two-way radio for the crew leader, supporting safety and coordination in field settings.
Who provides the materials and supplies needed to complete the work?
NPS will supply the materials and consumable supplies needed to complete the assigned projects.
Will tools and specialized equipment be available?
Yes. NPS will make available tools and specialized equipment when required.
Will there be technical oversight or guidance from NPS?
Yes. NPS will assign qualified, experienced employees to provide technical advice and guidance to the crews and crew leaders to support safe work and alignment with park standards.
Does the notice address safety and education for participants?
Yes. NPS states it will provide a safe working environment and educational opportunities for the youth crew members.
How will the recipient be paid under this cooperative agreement?
The notice states NPS will reimburse the recipient for all agreed-upon costs, indicating allowable expenses incurred to run the crew and perform the work will be reimbursed under the cooperative agreement terms.
Is this notice tied to a broader agreement structure?
Yes. The notice describes the action as being made under an existing master agreement framework, where a specific eligible partner already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement enabling participation in task orders.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for funding opportunities?
The key takeaway is that this is not open for general application. It documents a planned, partner-specific cooperative agreement award with substantial NPS involvement and support for a youth trail crew conducting critical mainland trail repairs at APIS.
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