Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00376
Apply for P15AS00376
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom Operations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2015 and posted on Sep 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2015 SF 425 Federal Financial Reports are due annually and 90 days following the close of a Task Agreement. SF425 forms should be emailed to the ATR and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the agreements file.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom Operations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00376) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support the day-to-day operation and programming of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC). The core purpose is to run and strengthen an established collaboration that delivers hands-on environmental and outdoor education for school groups, provides interpretive and educational programs for the general public, and trains and supports volunteers who help deliver those services. In practical terms, the award is intended to keep the outdoor classroom functioning as an active education site by ensuring staffing, coordination, and program delivery are in place for both youth and community audiences.
A key feature of this particular announcement is that it also includes an addendum expanding the supported scope to cover operation of the public facilities known as the Sooky Goldman Nature Center. Alongside facility operations, the work includes maintaining trails and other areas within Franklin Canyon Park that are used by the docent-led programs. That combination signals the grant is not only about curriculum and interpretation, but also about the supporting infrastructure that makes programs possible: keeping public-facing nature center facilities running and ensuring the park areas used for education are safe, accessible, and suitable for ongoing docent and visitor use.
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education) and is categorized under an Education funding activity. NPS expected to make a single award under this opportunity (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $65,000, indicating the NPS anticipated one recipient but recognized that final funding could fall within that range depending on the task agreement and negotiated scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have unrestricted funds to contribute as match.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The choice of a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument generally implies a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often including substantial involvement by NPS staff in coordination, oversight, or collaboration as the project is carried out, especially for ongoing operations and public programming that interface with NPS priorities and sites.
From an administrative and reporting standpoint, the opportunity specifies SF-425 Federal Financial Reports. These are due annually and again within 90 days after the close of a task agreement. The announcement also provides specific submission instructions: SF-425 forms should be emailed to the Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the official agreements file. The posting date and creation date were September 1, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 30, 2015, indicating this is a past funding round rather than an open competition now.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full announcement details, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source, and provides a direct contact for assistance accessing the announcement: Paula Owens at 805-370-2300 and PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom Operations opportunity?
The William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom Operations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00376) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support the day-to-day operation and programming of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC).
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00376.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates a closer working relationship with NPS than a standard grant, often involving substantial NPS involvement in coordination, oversight, or collaboration during project implementation.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to keep the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom functioning as an active education site by ensuring staffing, coordination, and program delivery are in place for both youth and community audiences.
What activities and services are supported under this opportunity?
Supported activities include operating and strengthening an established collaboration that:
- Delivers hands-on environmental and outdoor education for school groups
- Provides interpretive and educational programs for the general public
- Trains and supports volunteers who help deliver those services
Does the opportunity include any additional scope beyond WODOC programming?
Yes. An addendum expands the supported scope to include operation of the public facilities known as the Sooky Goldman Nature Center.
Does the grant cover facility operations and site infrastructure?
Yes. In addition to education and interpretation, the described scope includes operating the Sooky Goldman Nature Center facilities and maintaining trails and other areas within Franklin Canyon Park used by docent-led programs. This signals support for the infrastructure needed to keep programs safe, accessible, and suitable for ongoing use.
What park areas are referenced as part of the work?
The opportunity references maintaining trails and other areas within Franklin Canyon Park that are used by docent-led programs.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under an Education funding activity.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS expected to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $65,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility under the terms provided.
What reporting is required for this award?
The opportunity specifies SF-425 Federal Financial Reports.
When are SF-425 Federal Financial Reports due?
SF-425 reports are due annually and again within 90 days after the close of a task agreement.
How should SF-425 reports be submitted?
SF-425 forms should be emailed to the Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the official agreements file.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source for the full announcement details.
Who can help with accessing the announcement or questions about it?
The contact provided for assistance is Paula Owens at 805-370-2300 and PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date and creation date were September 1, 2015. The original and current closing date was September 15, 2015. The archive date was September 30, 2015.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. Based on the closing date (September 15, 2015) and archive date (September 30, 2015), this was a past funding round rather than an open competition now.
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