The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is offering a grant to support the operation of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC). The grant will fund educational programs for school groups, interpretive programs for the public, and volunteer training. MRCA will maintain the Sooky Goldman Nature Center and trails in Franklin Canyon Park for docent programs. Staff, supervision, and training will be provided for program and facility management. NPS volunteers will be involved in the docent programs and interpretive sessions.
Opportunity ID: 263519
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P14AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Provide for the operation of the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC). |
| 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: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2014 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 MRCA. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2014 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 MRCA. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,300 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,300 |
| Award Floor: | $98,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | MRCA will operate the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom (WODOC). MRCA will provide educational programs for schools groups, interpretive programs for the public and training for volunteers. They will provide for the operation of the public facilities known as the Sooky Goldman Nature Center and maintain the trails and areas of Franklin Canyon Park utilized by the docent programs. They will provide all staffing, supervision training and administration of both the programs and facilities to perform the projects. Docents and other non-salaried personnel will remain NPS ¿Volunteers In Park¿ and as such represent NPS and MRCA. Training and interpretive programs will be developed and implemented by program staff and volunteers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
KRISTINA BLISS, Agreements Specialist, 805 370-2321
kristina_bliss@nps.gov Email:kristina_bliss@nps.gov |
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