The National Park Service is offering a grant to implement Youth Summits, providing conservation-focused experiential learning outside park boundaries. Participants engage in multi-day visits to NPS sites and local historic places, addressing management issues and completing service projects. The project aims to foster responsible citizenship, vocational skills, and civic engagement among youth and young adults. The program culminates in a Town Hall event where solutions are presented to NPS sites and partners. Applications are open until July 19, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 306963
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00415 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOTICE OF INTENT: Expand the Park Experience Beyond Park Boundaries through Youth Summit Model |
| 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: | Jul 09, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $95,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $95,000 |
| Award Floor: | $95,000 |
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: | The Youth Summits will increase access to local recreation opportunities and expand the park experience beyond the park boundary by offering conservation-focused multi-day immersive experiences visiting NPS sites and other local historic places to explore management issues, evaluate youth opportunities and cultural relevance, and complete service projects. Youth Summits culminate in a Town Hall event where participants present solutions to issues and questions posed by the NPS sites and other project partners. This project provides participants opportunities for training in resource conservation and vocational skills. In addition, this project provides assist in development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and furthers the understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults in care and enhancement of public resources. |
| 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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Related Documents
Folder 306963 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> A3 – Notice of Intent.pdf
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