Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00294
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Service Maintenance Crew/Work Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2016 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with ccnb. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Service Maintenance Crew/Work Program (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00294) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on natural resources and public lands stewardship. The project is designed to support a CCNB maintenance crew program where participating youth build practical job skills and leadership experience while working directly with NPS staff. The core purpose is workforce development through hands-on service, with youth gaining real exposure to how the NPS manages, maintains, and standardizes critical visitor-facing infrastructure in parks.
The funded work centers on maintaining and repairing wayfinding and regulatory signage across public lands. In practical terms, this includes ensuring directional signs, informational markers, and regulation notices remain accurate, visible, and in good condition. By improving the quality, clarity, and consistency of park signage, the project aims to directly benefit park visitors and the general public by supporting safer navigation, clearer communication of rules, and an overall better visitor experience. Signage is a key part of day-to-day park operations, and this agreement emphasizes keeping those systems reliable and easy to understand.
A defining feature of the opportunity is the training value created by pairing the CCNB crew with the NPS sign crew. Working alongside NPS staff provides participants with experience in signage systems, field maintenance practices, and the operational side of public land management. This kind of collaboration is intended to teach professional standards, teamwork, and leadership in a real work environment, while producing tangible maintenance outcomes for the park.
Administratively, this notice is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not open for competitive applications and is not a request for proposals. Instead, it serves as public notification that the NPS planned to fund this specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with CCNB. The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of July 11, 2016, and it anticipated one award with a funding ceiling of $250,000. Eligibility is listed for certain nonprofit entities that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), aligning with the fact that the award was intended to be made through an existing partnership rather than a new applicant pool. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.931.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Youth Service Maintenance Crew/Work Program (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00294)?
The Youth Service Maintenance Crew/Work Program is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It focuses on natural resources and public lands stewardship by supporting a CCNB maintenance crew program where participating youth gain hands-on workforce experience while working directly with NPS staff.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is workforce development through hands-on service. The project is designed to help youth build practical job skills and leadership experience while gaining real exposure to how the NPS manages, maintains, and standardizes critical visitor-facing infrastructure in parks.
What types of work will be funded under this agreement?
The funded work centers on maintaining and repairing wayfinding and regulatory signage across public lands. This includes work to keep directional signs, informational markers, and regulation notices accurate, visible, and in good condition.
What is meant by "wayfinding and regulatory signage" in this project?
In the context of this project, wayfinding signage refers to directional signs that help visitors navigate. Regulatory signage refers to signs that communicate rules and regulations. The project also includes informational markers, with an overall emphasis on accuracy, visibility, and good condition.
How does improving signage benefit park visitors and the public?
By improving the quality, clarity, and consistency of park signage, the project aims to support safer navigation, clearer communication of rules, and an overall better visitor experience. Reliable and easy-to-understand signage supports day-to-day park operations and public use.
How does the program provide training and workforce development for youth?
A defining feature of the opportunity is the training value created by pairing the CCNB crew with the NPS sign crew. Working alongside NPS staff is intended to provide experience in signage systems, field maintenance practices, and the operational side of public land management, while reinforcing professional standards, teamwork, and leadership in a real work environment.
Who will the youth participants work with during the project?
Participants are expected to work directly with NPS staff, specifically by being paired with the NPS sign crew as part of the collaborative, hands-on training approach described in the opportunity.
Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. The notice is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not open for competitive applications and is not a request for proposals.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean for applicants?
Based on the information provided, it serves as public notification that the NPS planned to fund this specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with CCNB, rather than soliciting new proposals from a broad applicant pool.
Who is the intended partner/recipient for this award?
The notice indicates the NPS planned to fund this specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with CCNB.
What is the anticipated number of awards?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the funding ceiling for this opportunity?
The funding ceiling listed for the opportunity is $250,000.
When was the opportunity created and when was it originally scheduled to close?
The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of July 11, 2016.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible?
Eligibility is listed for certain nonprofit entities that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The information provided also notes that the award was intended to be made through an existing partnership rather than a new applicant pool.
What kind of agreement mechanism is being used?
This is described as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.931.
Does this project relate to stewardship of public lands and natural resources?
Yes. The opportunity is described as being focused on natural resources and public lands stewardship, with on-the-ground work that supports park operations and visitor-facing infrastructure.
What is the key infrastructure focus mentioned in the description?
The key infrastructure focus mentioned is visitor-facing signage systems, including maintaining and repairing wayfinding, informational, and regulatory signage to ensure it remains accurate, visible, consistent, and in good condition.
What outcomes are emphasized besides maintenance work?
Besides producing tangible maintenance outcomes for the park, the opportunity emphasizes workforce development outcomes for youth, including practical job skills, leadership experience, teamwork, and learning professional standards through direct collaboration with NPS staff.
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