Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP18AS00186
The Youth Engagement and Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP18AS00186) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to be actively involved in the work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits within the Employment, Labor, and Training activity category (CFDA 15.931) and is designed to blend hands-on workforce development with tangible conservation outcomes in a National Park setting.
At its core, this particular award is not a brand-new standalone project, but a modification to an existing task agreement that adds funding to continue or expand work already underway. The focus is on addressing deferred maintenance for historic cabins in a park, specifically through cyclic roof replacement. Replacing aging roofs is framed as a practical preservation step that protects historic structures from further damage and keeps these facilities safe and usable for visitors. The project is presented as aligned with the Secretary of the Interior's stated priority goals (as cited in the notice), emphasizing both stewardship of public assets and maintaining visitor access to park resources such as cabin camps.
A central feature of the project is the workforce and training component. Park staff will work side by side with the Citizens Conservation Corps, providing technical guidance while teaching carpentry and related trade skills tied directly to the preservation work. In other words, participants are not only contributing labor; they are expected to learn marketable, real-world skills in the process. The notice also highlights the potential to provide employment to veterans, and it explicitly connects the project to job creation and broader economic benefits, framing the work as a small but concrete contribution to employment in the American economy.
The NPS describes the principal purpose as youth engagement: giving young people opportunities to learn about the environment by spending time working on projects in National Parks. The conservation and maintenance outcomes are positioned as an indirect benefit to the government, while the direct benefit is the youth development and training experience delivered through the cooperative partnership. In practical terms, the park gains improved conditions for historic cabins and continued visitor use, while participants gain supervised experience, technical instruction, and exposure to conservation careers and public lands stewardship.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on April 25, 2018, with an original closing date of May 5, 2018. The announcement anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $81,927, suggesting a relatively focused project scope aimed at completing a specific set of maintenance and training activities rather than funding a large multi-site program.Apply for NPS NOIP18AS00186
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Engagement and Development" 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 Apr 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 05, 2018. (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 $81,927.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Youth Engagement and Development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP18AS00186.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. This means the NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work (for example, providing technical guidance and working alongside participants), rather than only providing funding.
What is the program category and CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Employment, Labor, and Training activity category, with CFDA 15.931.
Is this a brand-new project or a continuation of existing work?
This award is described as a modification to an existing task agreement. It adds funding to continue or expand work that is already underway, rather than creating a new standalone project from scratch.
What work will the project fund in the park?
The project focuses on addressing deferred maintenance for historic cabins in a National Park setting, specifically through cyclic roof replacement. The goal is to replace aging roofs to help preserve historic structures, prevent further damage, and keep cabins safe and usable for visitors.
Why is roof replacement emphasized in this announcement?
Roof replacement is presented as a practical preservation step that helps protect historic cabins from additional deterioration. It is also tied to maintaining visitor access to park resources such as cabin camps by keeping facilities safe and functional.
How does youth engagement fit into a maintenance-focused project?
The NPS describes the principal purpose as youth engagement: providing young people opportunities to learn about the environment through hands-on work in National Parks. The conservation and maintenance improvements are described as an indirect benefit to the government, while the direct benefit is the youth development and training experience delivered through the partnership.
What kind of training or workforce development is included?
The announcement highlights hands-on workforce development paired with tangible conservation outcomes. Park staff are expected to work side by side with the Citizens Conservation Corps, providing technical guidance while teaching carpentry and related trade skills tied directly to the historic preservation work.
Who will provide technical guidance and instruction during the project?
Park staff are expected to provide technical guidance while working alongside the Citizens Conservation Corps, with training centered on carpentry and related trade skills connected to roof replacement and preservation tasks.
Does the opportunity mention any specific participant groups beyond youth?
Yes. The notice highlights the potential to provide employment to veterans in addition to its youth engagement focus.
What benefits does the NPS expect from this cooperative agreement?
The announcement frames benefits in two ways: (1) direct benefits to participants through supervised experience, technical instruction, and exposure to conservation careers and stewardship of public lands; and (2) indirect benefits to the government through improved conditions for historic cabins and continued visitor use.
How is this opportunity tied to broader federal priorities?
The project is presented as aligned with the Secretary of the Interior's stated priority goals (as cited in the notice), emphasizing stewardship of public assets and maintaining visitor access to park resources such as cabin camps.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $81,927.
When was the opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on April 25, 2018, with an original closing date of May 5, 2018.
Is this opportunity intended to support a large program or a focused scope of work?
Based on the single anticipated award and the $81,927 award ceiling, the announcement suggests a relatively focused project scope aimed at completing a specific set of maintenance and training activities, rather than funding a large multi-site program.
What organization is mentioned as a key partner in delivering the workforce component?
The Citizens Conservation Corps is specifically mentioned as working side by side with park staff as part of the training and project delivery approach.
What is the core purpose of the opportunity, according to the NPS description?
The core purpose is youth engagement and development: giving young people opportunities to learn about the environment through hands-on projects in National Parks, while also achieving concrete preservation and maintenance outcomes.
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