Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS WASO P12AC11116
Apply for NPS WASO P12AC11116
- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Volunteer Vacations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2012 and posted on Aug 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2012 This is a notice of intent to award to the American Hiking Society. NO PROPOSALS OR APPLICATIONS ARE BEING 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 $5,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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.
- This is a notice of intent to award under existing cooperative agreement P12AC30726. NO PROPOSALS OR APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) "Volunteer Vacations" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS WASO P12AC11116) is a FY 2012 cooperative agreement focused on supporting and expanding volunteer trail projects carried out in partnership with the American Hiking Society (AHS). The effort sits within NPS community development and trail stewardship work, building on a long-running collaboration between NPS and AHS to promote trails broadly and to strengthen the National Trails System in particular.
The core purpose is practical project delivery: AHS will continue coordinating volunteer crews and volunteer leaders to meet requests from NPS sites and affiliated host organizations that need on-the-ground help with trail and related conservation work. A specific performance goal is to sustain roughly 12 to 20 Volunteer Vacation projects per year when feasible, which signals an emphasis on maintaining an established annual pace of projects rather than launching a one-time pilot. In addition to field coordination, the agreement also prioritizes outreach and communications. AHS is expected to increase promotion of the program across NPS units, NPS-administered trails, and key national or regional partners (examples cited include NPCA and NRPA), highlighting the availability of Volunteer Vacations and the efficiencies of using AHS as the coordinating organization.
Administratively, this posting is a notice of intent to award a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000 (award ceiling $5,000; floor $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. Although the eligible applicant type is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than institutions of higher education), the announcement makes clear that this is not an open competition: it is issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P12AC30726) and explicitly states that no proposals or applications are being accepted. The opportunity was posted and created on August 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 10, 2012, and it was archived on September 9, 2012.
For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is David Gebhardt, Contract Specialist at the NPS, reachable by phone at 303-969-2346 or by email at davidgebhardt@nps.gov.
Volunteer Vacations (NPS) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the National Park Service (NPS) "Volunteer Vacations" grant opportunity?
It is a FY 2012 NPS cooperative agreement grant opportunity titled "Volunteer Vacations" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS WASO P12AC11116). Its focus is supporting and expanding volunteer trail projects carried out in partnership with the American Hiking Society (AHS).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is practical project delivery: coordinating volunteer trail and related conservation projects by providing volunteer crews and volunteer leaders to meet requests from NPS sites and affiliated host organizations needing on-the-ground assistance.
Who is the primary partner organization mentioned in this opportunity?
The primary partner is the American Hiking Society (AHS), which will continue coordinating the Volunteer Vacations program in collaboration with NPS.
What types of projects are supported under "Volunteer Vacations"?
The opportunity supports volunteer trail projects and related conservation work requested by NPS sites and affiliated host organizations, with volunteer crews and volunteer leaders coordinated by AHS.
Is there a target number of Volunteer Vacation projects per year?
Yes. A specific performance goal is to sustain roughly 12 to 20 Volunteer Vacation projects per year when feasible, emphasizing continuation of an established annual pace rather than a one-time pilot effort.
Does the agreement include outreach and communications responsibilities?
Yes. In addition to field coordination, AHS is expected to increase promotion of the program across NPS units, NPS-administered trails, and key national or regional partners (examples cited include NPCA and NRPA), highlighting the availability of Volunteer Vacations and the efficiencies of using AHS as the coordinating organization.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,000. The award ceiling is $5,000, and the award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is a notice of intent to award a single expected award. It is issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P12AC30726) and explicitly states that no proposals or applications are being accepted.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant type is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than institutions of higher education). However, the announcement also makes clear it is not an open competition and no proposals or applications are being accepted.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS WASO P12AC11116.
What is the relevant cooperative agreement number referenced in the notice?
The notice states it is issued under an existing cooperative agreement, referenced as P12AC30726.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on August 2, 2012. The original and current closing date is August 10, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 9, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is David Gebhardt, Contract Specialist at NPS. He can be reached by phone at 303-969-2346 or by email at davidgebhardt@nps.gov.
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