Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00212
Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00212
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - SEEDS Centennial Crew to Assist Keweenaw NHP Heritage Sites and Partners" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.406.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2016 and posted on Mar 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is not an open grant competition and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, plans to make a single task agreement award under an already-existing master cooperative agreement. The funding opportunity is listed as NPS-NOIP16AC00212 and is tied to the Centennial Challenge program (CFDA 15.406). In practical terms, the NPS is signaling that the recipient has effectively already been selected through an established agreement mechanism, and the agency is moving forward with a specific, time-limited project under that umbrella.
The project is titled "SEEDS Centennial Crew to Assist Keweenaw NHP Heritage Sites and Partners" and focuses on hands-on historic preservation work at the Keweenaw History Center, which is connected to the mission of Keweenaw National Historical Park (a partnership park that relies heavily on collaboration with local heritage sites and organizations). The core purpose is to provide the labor and training necessary to complete masonry restoration work that likely would not happen as quickly, or at the same quality level, without a dedicated crew. The restoration scope is very concrete and construction-oriented, including scaffolding assembly, preparing deteriorated mortar joints, mixing mortar, performing back pointing and finish pointing, repairing damaged stone sills, and replacing damaged brick. In addition to the preservation outcomes, the project is also framed as a workforce development and community engagement effort, where young people gain employable skills while directly supporting a local historic resource.
The intended recipient is SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps (SEEDS YCC), with Sarna Salzman listed as the principal investigator/program manager (Executive Director for SEEDS YCC at the time). The anticipated federal award amount is $40,000, provided through a Centennial Challenge Grant, and there is a stated cost share of $13,747.42, indicating the project includes non-federal matching contributions (cash, in-kind, or a combination, depending on how the agreement is structured). The award is characterized as a task agreement issued under the terms and conditions of Master Cooperative Agreement P15AC00027, rather than a brand-new standalone cooperative agreement competed on Grants.gov. The anticipated agreement length is six months, with a period of performance from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016, and the notice indicates only one award is expected.
SEEDS YCC is described as being affiliated with the Corps Network and as serving both Michigan's Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. While the organization is based in Traverse City, Michigan, the recruitment plan is explicitly local: the crew leader and youth participants are to be hired from Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The notice emphasizes that these communities are economically disadvantaged and underserved and that there are limited employment opportunities in the area. By recruiting locally, the project is designed to keep the economic and training benefits in the community while also building a local preservation ethic. That community-building angle is presented as especially important for Keweenaw National Historical Park, because as a partnership park it depends on strong relationships with local organizations and residents and needs to leverage opportunities that simultaneously protect resources and serve the local area.
Staffing for the work is clearly outlined. The project will field a small crew consisting of three youth workers plus a crew leader, employed for an 18-week period. The announcement also notes a preference or expectation that the youth workers have construction experience, which aligns with the technical nature of masonry restoration and the need to work safely and effectively with scaffolding, mortar preparation, and brick and stone repair. The SEEDS crew will work collaboratively and under the direction of an NPS work crew that includes a mason and a maintenance mechanic, suggesting that while SEEDS provides the labor force and youth development structure, NPS provides on-the-ground trade expertise and oversight to ensure the preservation work meets appropriate standards.
From an administrative standpoint, the legal authority cited is 16 USC 1723 under the Public Lands Corps program, which allows the Secretary to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth or conservation corps to carry out conservation projects. Even though the funding instrument type is identified as a cooperative agreement, the notice explicitly states that no substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated beyond routine federal stewardship functions such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if the recipient requests it. This is a standard distinction in federal financial assistance: the project can be supported through a cooperative agreement framework while still keeping day-to-day execution primarily in the hands of the recipient, with NPS involvement focused on oversight, quality expectations, and support as needed.
Key administrative details in the posting include an original and current closing date of March 31, 2016, but because this is not a request for applications, that date functions more like a posting or administrative milestone than a true deadline for public submissions. The agency point of contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Officer, with the provided email (juliehendricks@nps.gov) and phone number ((402) 661-1662). Overall, the notice documents a targeted, single-recipient award intended to combine historic preservation outcomes (masonry restoration at a significant heritage site) with youth employment and training, delivered through an established partnership mechanism between NPS and a qualified conservation corps organization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice states this is not an open grant competition and it is not requesting applications from the public. It is a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) plans to make a single task agreement award under an existing master cooperative agreement.
Can the public submit an application through Grants.gov for this opportunity?
No. The notice indicates the award will be issued as a task agreement under an already-existing master cooperative agreement, rather than a new, standalone cooperative agreement competed through Grants.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number and program?
The funding opportunity is listed as NPS-NOIP16AC00212 and is tied to the Centennial Challenge program (CFDA 15.406).
What is the project title?
The project is titled "SEEDS Centennial Crew to Assist Keweenaw NHP Heritage Sites and Partners."
What is the project focused on?
The project focuses on hands-on historic preservation work, specifically masonry restoration at the Keweenaw History Center, in support of the mission of Keweenaw National Historical Park (Keweenaw NHP).
Which site will receive the preservation work?
The notice identifies the Keweenaw History Center as the primary location for the hands-on historic preservation work.
What types of work are included in the restoration scope?
The scope described in the notice is masonry and construction-oriented and includes scaffolding assembly, preparing deteriorated mortar joints, mixing mortar, performing back pointing and finish pointing, repairing damaged stone sills, and replacing damaged brick.
Why is this project needed?
According to the notice, the project is intended to provide labor and training needed to complete masonry restoration work that likely would not be completed as quickly, or at the same quality level, without a dedicated crew.
Is this project also a workforce development effort?
Yes. The notice frames the project as workforce development and community engagement, where young people gain employable skills while supporting a local historic resource.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps (SEEDS YCC).
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Sarna Salzman is listed as the principal investigator/program manager (identified as the Executive Director for SEEDS YCC at the time).
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal award amount is $40,000, provided through a Centennial Challenge Grant.
Is there a cost share or match requirement mentioned?
Yes. The notice states a cost share amount of $13,747.42, indicating non-federal matching contributions are included in the project.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award is described as a task agreement issued under the terms and conditions of a Master Cooperative Agreement, rather than a new standalone award.
What master cooperative agreement is this task agreement issued under?
The notice states the task agreement will be issued under Master Cooperative Agreement P15AC00027.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates only one award is expected.
What is the anticipated project period and length?
The anticipated agreement length is six months, with a period of performance from April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
What is the legal authority cited for this award?
The legal authority cited is 16 USC 1723 under the Public Lands Corps program, which allows the Secretary to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with qualified youth or conservation corps to carry out conservation projects.
Does NPS anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day work?
No. The notice explicitly states that no substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated beyond routine federal stewardship functions such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient.
Will NPS provide any on-the-ground technical direction or oversight?
Yes. The notice describes that the SEEDS crew will work collaboratively and under the direction of an NPS work crew that includes a mason and a maintenance mechanic, supporting quality and appropriate preservation outcomes.
How is the crew staffed for this project?
The notice describes a small crew consisting of three youth workers plus a crew leader, employed for an 18-week period.
Where will the crew leader and youth participants be hired from?
The recruitment plan is explicitly local: the crew leader and youth participants are to be hired from Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.
Why does the notice emphasize local recruitment?
The notice states these communities are economically disadvantaged and underserved with limited employment opportunities. Recruiting locally is presented as a way to keep economic and training benefits in the community and build a local preservation ethic.
Is prior construction experience expected for youth workers?
Yes. The notice notes a preference or expectation that youth workers have construction experience, aligning with the technical and safety demands of masonry restoration and scaffolding work.
Where is SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps based, and what area does it serve?
SEEDS YCC is described as being based in Traverse City, Michigan, and serving both Michigan's Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.
Is SEEDS YCC affiliated with any broader network?
Yes. The notice states SEEDS YCC is affiliated with the Corps Network.
How does this project relate to Keweenaw National Historical Park being a partnership park?
The notice explains that Keweenaw NHP relies heavily on collaboration with local heritage sites and organizations. The project is presented as supporting both resource protection and community relationships that are important to the partnership park model.
What does the closing date (March 31, 2016) mean if this is not an application-based opportunity?
The notice lists an original and current closing date of March 31, 2016, but it also makes clear this is not a request for applications. Based on the notice language, the date functions as an administrative posting milestone rather than a submission deadline for the public.
Who is the agency point of contact for this notice?
The agency point of contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Officer.
What contact information is provided for the agency point of contact?
The notice provides the email juliehendricks@nps.gov and the phone number (402) 661-1662.
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