Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00048
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- The National Park Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Engagement at NPS sites in WA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2015 and posted on Feb 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $290,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Engagement at NPS sites in WA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00048) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement program designed to partner with eligible organizations and governments to provide youth with paid or structured service-learning and workforce-style experiences in National Parks in Washington state. The core goal is twofold: give American youth meaningful learning and growth opportunities through hands-on conservation and stewardship projects, and help the Department of the Interior (DOI) and NPS advance their public lands education and resource-protection mission by engaging young people directly in real park work. The projects supported under this announcement are specifically tied to placements and programming at the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA) and San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH), with activities planned for the summer and fall of 2015.
A central feature of the program is youth development. Partners are expected to help recruit and support participants, with a strong emphasis on reaching youth from ethnically diverse and economically underserved communities. The NPS states it will encourage and assist recipients in making every effort to recruit broadly and equitably, reflecting an intent to widen access to conservation careers and public land experiences that many communities have historically been excluded from. Once placed, interns or participants are not only expected to complete service projects, but also to be mentored and challenged to learn how NPS works, understand the value of public lands, and build practical leadership skills and career awareness. The program also encourages a community ripple effect: youth are expected to share what they learn with friends, relatives, and others in their communities, extending the educational impact beyond the immediate participants.
From the NPS perspective, the program generates an indirect but important benefit for park units. While youth gain hands-on experience, parks benefit from added capacity to complete conservation and environmental stewardship work alongside participants. In other words, the work is framed as shared stewardship that simultaneously builds the next generation of conservation leaders and helps parks accomplish priority projects that fit within a service-learning model.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during project implementation rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding aligns with activity areas that include education, employment/labor/training, environment, and natural resources, and it is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to under Assistance Listings) number 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
The announcement anticipated up to 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $290,000. Individual awards had a ceiling of $35,000, with a listed floor of $0. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the full announcement terms. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), and various levels of government including city/township, county, state, special district governments, and similar public entities.
Key dates listed in the opportunity record show it was posted and created on February 17, 2015, with an application closing date of April 17, 2015, and an archive date of May 17, 2015. For access issues with the full announcement or administrative questions, the listed contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer, at 360-854-7220.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Youth Engagement at NPS sites in WA funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00048) focused on partnering with eligible organizations and governments to provide youth with paid or structured service-learning and workforce-style experiences at National Parks in Washington state.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program has a two-part goal: (1) provide American youth meaningful learning and personal growth through hands-on conservation and stewardship projects, and (2) help the Department of the Interior (DOI) and NPS advance public lands education and resource-protection goals by engaging young people directly in real park work.
Which NPS sites are specifically included in this opportunity?
Projects under this announcement are specifically tied to programming and placements at the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA) and San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH) in Washington state.
When were the project activities planned to take place?
The opportunity described activities planned for the summer and fall of 2015.
What kinds of experiences are youth expected to receive through supported projects?
Youth are expected to receive paid or structured service-learning experiences designed to resemble workforce-style placements. Participants are intended to work on hands-on conservation and stewardship projects while learning about how NPS operates, the value of public lands, leadership skills, and career awareness.
Is youth development a required focus of the program?
Yes. Youth development is described as a central feature. Partners are expected to help recruit and support participants, and youth are expected to be mentored and challenged as part of the experience.
Is there an emphasis on serving specific youth populations?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes reaching youth from ethnically diverse and economically underserved communities. NPS indicates it will encourage and assist recipients in making every effort to recruit broadly and equitably.
Are participants expected to share what they learn beyond the program?
Yes. The program encourages a community ripple effect, where youth share what they learn with friends, relatives, and others in their communities to extend educational impact beyond direct participants.
How does the NPS benefit from these projects?
The program is framed as shared stewardship. While youth gain hands-on experience, the park units benefit from added capacity to complete conservation and environmental stewardship work alongside participants, helping parks accomplish priority projects suited to a service-learning model.
What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement. That typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during project implementation rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What program area(s) does this opportunity align with?
The funding aligns with activity areas including education, employment/labor/training, environment, and natural resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listings) number 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to 15 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $290,000.
What was the maximum award amount per award?
Individual awards had a ceiling of $35,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The listed floor for individual awards was $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the full announcement terms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education) and various levels of government, including city/township, county, state, and special district governments, as well as similar public entities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The record shows it was posted/created on February 17, 2015. The application closing date was April 17, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 17, 2015.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00048.
Who is the contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer, at 360-854-7220.
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