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- The National Park Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Wetlands Restoration at INDU Not a Request for Proposals" 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 May 18, 2015 and posted on May 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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 $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 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.
- Notification of Intent to fund without Competition
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Youth Wetlands Restoration at INDU" notice (Funding Opportunity Number P15AC00713) is a National Park Service public announcement stating the agency's intent to fund a specific project without competition, meaning it is not an open Request for Proposals and is not soliciting new applications. The project is tied to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (now Indiana Dunes National Park area historically referenced as the lakeshore) and focuses on restoring wetlands that were heavily reduced in northwest Indiana during mid-20th-century drainage and development efforts along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The NPS frames the work as important because wetlands provide major ecosystem services, including habitat for rare plants, waterfowl, and other wildlife, and because restoring historic wetland conditions helps recover ecological function in a park that sits within an urban and industrial landscape.
The announcement describes a cooperative agreement with a single anticipated recipient, WisCorps, Inc., justified as a non-competitive, single-source action under criteria including continuation and unique qualifications. The total anticipated federal award amount is $60,000, with a referenced "not to exceed" cost share amount of $20,000, although the posting also indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement in the standardized opportunity fields. The agreement is anticipated to span 12 months in overall agreement length, with a 3-month period of performance for on-the-ground work. The legal authority cited is the Public Land Corps provisions (16 USC 1721-1729), and the assistance listing is CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The opportunity is categorized under education and environment, reflecting the dual purpose of completing restoration work while engaging a youth conservation team.
In practical terms, the project targets restoration and enhancement activities across approximately 300 acres, with the core objectives being removal or suppression of invasive species and the re-establishment of native plant communities. The youth team is expected to carry out hands-on habitat management tasks that are typical for wetland restoration: propagating plants, installing native plants, collecting seed, and preparing sites for restoration. Site preparation includes herbicide applications and physical removal of undesirable vegetation using common field tools and equipment such as hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters. The emphasis is on both ecological outcomes (improving native assemblages and reducing invasive pressure) and workforce development for participants through structured conservation work.
The National Park Service role is described as active, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement model. NPS resource management staff supporting the Great Marsh restoration will provide technical guidance, tools, and oversight to ensure the youth crew can safely and effectively complete assigned tasks. Staff will work directly with the youth team at each task and location until the crew demonstrates comfort and competence, with particular attention to wetland-specific safety and equipment use. The plan also calls for clear safety communication procedures, including providing site location and emergency contact information in case of injury, and maintaining daily communication with the youth team leader to coordinate work activities and address needs as they arise.
Administratively, the notice was posted May 18, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 27, 2015, and an archive date of June 26, 2015. Even though it lists general eligibility (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), the text makes clear the purpose is notification of intent to fund a particular partner without competition, rather than inviting other organizations to apply. The NPS point of contact for the project is Daniel Mason, Botanist at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and the grants management contact listed is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Wetlands Restoration at INDU (P15AC00713)
Is this an open grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is a National Park Service (NPS) public announcement stating an intent to fund a specific project without competition. It is not an open Request for Proposals (RFP) and it is not soliciting new applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P15AC00713.
What is the name of the opportunity?
The notice is titled "Youth Wetlands Restoration at INDU."
Which federal agency is issuing the announcement?
The announcement is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
Where will the project take place?
The work is tied to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (historically referenced; now associated with the Indiana Dunes National Park area) in northwest Indiana along the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
What environmental resource is the project focused on?
The project focuses on wetlands restoration and enhancement in the Indiana Dunes area, where wetlands were heavily reduced during mid-20th-century drainage and development.
Why does NPS consider wetland restoration important for this area?
The notice emphasizes that wetlands provide major ecosystem services, including habitat for rare plants, waterfowl, and other wildlife. It also notes that restoring historic wetland conditions helps recover ecological function in a park located within an urban and industrial landscape.
What type of federal assistance instrument is planned?
The announcement describes a cooperative agreement. This model includes active involvement by NPS staff in carrying out the project.
Who is the anticipated recipient?
The notice identifies a single anticipated recipient: WisCorps, Inc.
Why is the award described as non-competitive/single-source?
The posting justifies the action as a non-competitive, single-source award based on criteria including continuation and unique qualifications.
What is the total anticipated federal award amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $60,000.
Is there a required cost share or match?
The notice mentions a "not to exceed" cost share amount of $20,000. However, it also indicates in standardized opportunity fields that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Based on the posting, the cost share information appears inconsistent across sections of the announcement.
How long is the agreement expected to last?
The overall agreement length is anticipated to be 12 months.
How long is the on-the-ground period of performance?
The notice references a 3-month period of performance for on-the-ground work.
What legal authority supports this project?
The legal authority cited is the Public Land Corps provisions (16 USC 1721-1729).
What CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under education and environment, reflecting both restoration outcomes and youth workforce development.
How large is the restoration target area?
The announcement describes restoration and enhancement activities across approximately 300 acres.
What are the core restoration objectives described?
The core objectives are removal or suppression of invasive species and re-establishment of native plant communities.
What kinds of tasks will the youth team perform?
The youth team is expected to perform hands-on wetland restoration tasks such as propagating plants, installing native plants, collecting seed, and preparing restoration sites.
What does site preparation include?
Site preparation includes herbicide applications and physical removal of undesirable vegetation.
What tools and equipment are mentioned for field work?
The notice mentions common field tools and equipment including hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters.
What role will the National Park Service play during project implementation?
NPS resource management staff supporting the Great Marsh restoration will provide technical guidance, tools, and oversight. Staff will work directly with the youth team at each task and location until the crew demonstrates comfort and competence, with attention to wetland-specific safety and equipment use.
What safety and communication procedures are described?
The plan includes clear safety communication procedures such as providing site location and emergency contact information in case of injury, and maintaining daily communication with the youth team leader to coordinate activities and address needs.
What are the important posting dates for this notice?
The notice was posted May 18, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 27, 2015. The archive date is June 26, 2015.
Does the eligibility section mean other nonprofits can apply?
The notice lists general eligibility (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), but the text makes clear the purpose is notification of intent to fund a particular partner without competition, rather than inviting other organizations to apply.
Who is the NPS project point of contact?
The NPS point of contact listed is Daniel Mason, Botanist at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Who is the grants management contact for this notice?
The grants management contact listed is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist.
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