Department of the Interior Grant: Restoration and Visitor Experience Enhancement at Picnic Areas

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is offering a grant in partnership with Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) to rehabilitate disturbed land at three picnic areas. Youth interns will assist in restoring areas affected by unauthorized use and invasive plants, enhancing visitor viewshed. Participants will gain valuable skills, educational experiences, and environmental awareness while contributing to conservation efforts. Benefits include academic credit, exposure to conservation professionals, and potential pathways to employment as NPS leaders. The grant aims to improve the park’s natural conditions and engage youth in conservation programs. Closing date for applications is August 24, 2017.

Opportunity ID: 296463

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P17AS00655
Funding Opportunity Title:	Notice of Intent: Conduct Restoration and Improve Visitor Experience at Three Picnic Areas
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Aug 14, 2017
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 24, 2017
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 24, 2017
Archive Date:	Aug 25, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$45,000
Award Ceiling:	$1
Award Floor:	$1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Non-competitive notice of intent to award

Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Park Service
Description:	Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC0024 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), and Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) for the purpose of placement of youth and other qualified persons who volunteer their services through AZCC in exchange for training and educational experience in resource management and conservation programs. Unless otherwise specified herein, the terms and conditions as stated in the Cooperative Agreement will apply to this Task Agreement. Youth interns will work along with park staff and volunteers to rehabilitate disturbed land. Disturbed land is defined as unauthorized trail use (social trails), undocumented immigrant unauthorized use of park lands, invasive plants, roadside accidents, etc. Visitor viewshed will be improved by restoring disturbed areas to natural conditions. Youth will be engaged in and complete project work including learning new skills, receiving academic credit or organizational recognition, and receive a formal program about the NPS mission, the park, and their relevance. Other benefits to the youth include increasing their environmental awareness, especially regarding natural area restoration techniques; participating in a healthy lifestyle; and exposure to conservation professionals and pathways for employment as future stewards and NPS leaders.
Link to Additional Information:	http://www.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Todd Wilson Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov

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