Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14NOCA 00001
Apply for NPS 14NOCA 00001
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth opportunities at Pacific NW national parks" 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 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2014. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Youth opportunities at Pacific NW national parks" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14NOCA 00001) was a discretionary grant announcement released on April 11, 2014, focused on youth engagement, education, and stewardship in national parks. The core purpose was to help the NPS broaden visitor diversity and strengthen citizen stewardship by supporting programs that bring young people into parks for hands-on service projects paired with orientation and training about the national park system. The funded work was specifically tied to summer 2014 programming at two Washington State park units: the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA) and San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH). In practical terms, applicants were expected to propose structured youth programs that combine meaningful conservation or park-support work with educational components that deepen participants understanding of national parks and their role in caring for these public lands.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that NPS intended to be actively involved during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal interaction. The activity category was education, and the opportunity also aligned with two CFDA program areas: 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations) and 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The announcement anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $250,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $500 (award floor) and $50,000 (award ceiling), allowing for both smaller pilot efforts and more robust youth engagement programs depending on the scope proposed.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the terms described in the full FOA) as part of the overall project budget. Eligibility was broad and included state, county, and local governments (including city or township governments and special district governments), federally recognized Tribal governments, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. This range of eligible applicants suggests the NPS was encouraging partnerships across youth service organizations, educational institutions, and public agencies that could deliver supervised, educational service experiences for youth in the parks.
Key dates show this was a time-limited opportunity: it was posted and created on April 11, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2014, and it was archived on May 28, 2014. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 360-854-7220.
FAQs: Youth opportunities at Pacific NW national parks (NPS 14NOCA 00001)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Youth opportunities at Pacific NW national parks" and the Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14NOCA 00001.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What was the main goal of the grant?
The core purpose was to help the NPS broaden visitor diversity and strengthen citizen stewardship by supporting programs that bring young people into national parks for hands-on service projects paired with orientation and training about the national park system.
What type of activities were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to propose structured youth programs that combine meaningful conservation or park-support work with educational components that deepen participants' understanding of national parks and their role in caring for public lands.
Was this an education-focused opportunity?
Yes. The activity category for the opportunity was education, with a focus on youth engagement, education, and stewardship in national parks.
Which park units were specifically included in the funded work?
The funded work was specifically tied to summer 2014 programming at two Washington State National Park Service units: the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (NOCA) and San Juan Island National Historical Park (SAJH).
Was the work limited to a specific time period?
Yes. The announcement tied the funded work to summer 2014 programming at the two identified park units.
What award mechanism was used (grant, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project would be managed?
A cooperative agreement typically signals that the NPS intended to be actively involved during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal interaction.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
The announcement anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding level was $250,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $500 (award floor) to $50,000 (award ceiling).
Did the opportunity allow for both small and larger projects?
Yes. The award floor and ceiling suggested support for both smaller pilot efforts and more robust youth engagement programs, depending on the scope proposed.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What kinds of resources could count toward the required match?
The opportunity referenced non-federal resources, which could include cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the terms described in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included: state, county, and local governments (including city or township governments and special district governments); federally recognized Tribal governments; nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions); and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with the note that this eligibility category excluded higher education institutions.
Were government entities eligible?
Yes. State, county, and local governments (including city or township governments and special district governments) were eligible, as were federally recognized Tribal governments.
Which CFDA program areas were associated with this funding?
The opportunity aligned with CFDA 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations) and CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
When was the opportunity released?
The discretionary grant announcement was released on April 11, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was April 28, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on May 28, 2014, and the listed closing date was April 28, 2014.
Who was the point of contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sarah Welch could be reached by phone at 360-854-7220.
What kinds of partnerships did NPS appear to encourage through eligibility and program design?
Based on the broad eligibility and the youth service plus education focus, the opportunity suggested NPS was encouraging partnerships across youth service organizations, educational institutions, and public agencies that could deliver supervised, educational service experiences for youth in the parks.
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