Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00337
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- 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- Resource Management Interns for MNRR-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 $105,000.00 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 funding notice, titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Resource Management Interns for MNRR-THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" (Opportunity Number NPS NOIP16AC00337), is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement that was posted on April 4, 2016 and closed on April 14, 2016. Despite being formatted like a grant opportunity, the title and the content make it clear that it is not an open call for proposals. Instead, it functions as a public announcement describing a planned award under an existing partnership framework, with the expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and a maximum federal funding amount capped at $105,000 (Award Ceiling: $105,000).
The project itself is focused on hands-on resource management and visitor-use improvements on public lands within the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR). The scope of work is specific and measurable: removing exotic and invasive plant species from roughly 60 acres; constructing or establishing about 3.5 miles of backcountry trails; developing 10 primitive campsites; and clearing approximately 50 trees to open up vista points. Collectively, these tasks support both ecological stewardship (through invasive species removal) and recreation management (through trails, campsites, and improved viewpoints), aligning with the broader National Park Service mission of conserving resources while providing for appropriate public enjoyment.
A key feature of the notice is the division of responsibilities between the park and the recipient organization. MNRR commits to providing daily project oversight, which signals active federal involvement typical of a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. In addition, MNRR will deliver informational and educational programming connected to the site and the importance of the work, reinforcing that this effort is not only about field labor but also about interpretation, public understanding, and workforce development tied to conservation outcomes.
The intended recipient is identified indirectly through eligibility and partnership language. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and the notice explains that the recipient is a member of the Public Lands Corps Master Agreement and holds a related Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00009). This structure points to a pre-qualified conservation corps partner being selected for the work, specifically the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMI). The justification given is practical and performance-based: CCMI can carry out the specific tasks effectively, already possesses the equipment and training needed, and has recent experience working in the park over the previous two years. That prior on-site experience is highlighted as an advantage because it means the crew understands local conditions and the unique challenges of operating within the MNRR environment.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under Education, Employment, Labor and Training, and Environment/Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service-related assistance. Taken together, the notice describes a targeted conservation and recreation infrastructure project implemented through a cooperative agreement with an established conservation corps partner, emphasizing clear deliverables, close NPS oversight, and a blend of ecological restoration, visitor access improvements, and education/workforce-oriented conservation service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding notice?
The notice is titled: "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Resource Management Interns for MNRR-THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS".
What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number is NPS NOIP16AC00337.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
Is this an open Request for Applications (RFA)?
No. The title and the description explicitly state that it is not a request for applications, even though it is formatted like a grant opportunity. It functions as a public announcement describing a planned award rather than an open competition.
What type of federal funding instrument is described?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Why is this described as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant?
The notice indicates active federal involvement, including that MNRR will provide daily project oversight. That level of ongoing participation is characteristic of a cooperative agreement.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 4, 2016 and closed on April 14, 2016.
How many awards were expected?
The notice lists Expected Awards: 1, indicating a single planned award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $105,000.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is focused on public lands within the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support hands-on resource management and visitor-use improvements, combining ecological stewardship (like invasive species removal) with recreation management (such as trails and campsites).
What specific on-the-ground tasks and deliverables are included in the scope of work?
The notice describes several measurable tasks, including removing exotic and invasive plant species from roughly 60 acres, establishing about 3.5 miles of backcountry trails, developing 10 primitive campsites, and clearing approximately 50 trees to open up vista points.
How much invasive and exotic plant removal is planned?
Approximately 60 acres are identified for removal of exotic and invasive plant species.
How many miles of trail work are included?
About 3.5 miles of backcountry trails are to be constructed or established.
How many campsites are planned?
The project includes developing 10 primitive campsites.
What does the notice say about opening vista points?
It includes clearing approximately 50 trees to open up vista points.
What role will MNRR (the park) play during project implementation?
MNRR will provide daily project oversight and will also deliver informational and educational programming connected to the site and the importance of the work.
Does the project include an education or interpretation component?
Yes. The notice states that MNRR will deliver informational and educational programming tied to the site and to the importance of the work, indicating a public understanding and workforce development aspect alongside field work.
Who is eligible to receive this award, based on the notice?
The notice states that eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the notice indicate this award is connected to an existing partnership framework?
Yes. It describes the recipient as being a member of the Public Lands Corps Master Agreement and holding a related Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00009), indicating a planned award within an established partnership structure.
Is a specific recipient implied or identified?
Yes. While the notice uses partnership and eligibility language, it points to a pre-qualified conservation corps partner, specifically the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMI), as the organization expected to carry out the work.
What reasons are provided for selecting the intended partner?
The notice cites practical and performance-based reasons: the partner can complete the specific tasks effectively, already has the needed equipment and training, and has recent experience working in the park over the previous two years, including familiarity with local conditions and operating challenges at MNRR.
What are the assistance categories associated with this opportunity?
The notice categorizes the opportunity under Education, Employment, Labor and Training, and Environment/Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.931, associated with National Park Service-related assistance.
How does this project align with the National Park Service mission, based on the notice?
As described, the project supports conserving resources (through invasive species removal and stewardship actions) while providing for appropriate public enjoyment (through trails, campsites, and improved viewpoints).
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