Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00105
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- The National Park Service in the community development environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Waters Learning Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2015 and posted on Apr 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $195,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $195,000.00 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 Urban Waters Learning Network grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00105) was a discretionary funding announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (CFDA 15.921). It was designed to support community development and environmental outcomes by helping communities plan for and advance the reuse of brownfields and other derelict or underused sites. The central purpose was to turn neglected or contaminated properties into assets that deliver tangible public benefits such as conservation projects, improved recreational access, economic development opportunities, and broader community improvements.
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS anticipated being substantially involved in the project beyond simply issuing funds. The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $195,000, and because only one award was expected, the award ceiling was also $195,000 (with an award floor listed as $1). No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have the ability to bring cash or in-kind match to the table.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the intended applicant pool was mission-driven community organizations positioned to coordinate local partners and implement or support redevelopment and revitalization efforts around urban waters and adjacent lands. The activity category emphasized both community development and environmental objectives, reflecting the dual goals of restoring or improving natural resources while also creating practical, community-serving uses for previously distressed sites.
This announcement is best understood as informational at this point because it was not open for competition. The posted and created dates were April 21, 2015, and the closing status was listed as a "Notification of Intent to Award," explicitly stating that no applications would be accepted. The opportunity was archived on May 1, 2015, confirming that the window for submitting proposals was not available and that the funding decision was handled through an intent-to-award process rather than an open application round.
For reference, the listing pointed users to Grants.gov for the full announcement details and provided an NPS contact for access issues: John Bechtold (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov).
Urban Waters Learning Network (NPS) Grant Opportunity (P15AS00105) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Urban Waters Learning Network grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00105. It was a discretionary funding announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (CFDA 15.921).
What was the purpose of the funding?
The central purpose was to support community development and environmental outcomes by helping communities plan for and advance the reuse of brownfields and other derelict or underused sites. The goal was to turn neglected or contaminated properties into assets that provide tangible public benefits.
What kinds of outcomes or public benefits were expected?
The announcement emphasized benefits such as conservation projects, improved recreational access, economic development opportunities, and broader community improvements tied to the revitalization of distressed sites near urban waters and adjacent lands.
What types of sites did the opportunity focus on?
The focus was on brownfields and other derelict or underused properties, particularly where planning and coordination could help advance redevelopment and community revitalization.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS), through its Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
In this announcement, a cooperative agreement indicated that NPS anticipated being substantially involved in the project beyond simply issuing funds.
How much total funding was available?
The total estimated funding amount listed for this opportunity was $195,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Because only one award was expected, the award ceiling was also $195,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
Yes. The award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected under this opportunity.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded.
What kinds of organizations were this opportunity designed for in practical terms?
Based on the description, the intended applicant pool was mission-driven community organizations positioned to coordinate local partners and implement or support redevelopment and revitalization efforts connected to urban waters and nearby lands.
What activity categories did this opportunity emphasize?
The announcement emphasized both community development and environmental objectives, reflecting dual goals of improving natural resources while creating community-serving uses for previously distressed sites.
Is this opportunity currently open for applications?
No. The listing indicated it was not open for competition and explicitly stated that no applications would be accepted.
What does "Notification of Intent to Award" mean for applicants?
In this listing, "Notification of Intent to Award" meant the process was not an open application round; instead, the status indicated that funding would be handled through an intent-to-award process and applications were not being accepted.
What were the posted and created dates for the announcement?
Both the posted date and the created date were April 21, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 1, 2015.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing directed users to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
The NPS contact listed for access issues was John Bechtold. The phone number provided was 303-969-2492 and the email address provided was JohnBechtold@nps.gov.
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