The National Park Service, Olympic National Park, is making a noncompetitive award to the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) for essential maintenance of the park’s roadsides, trails, campgrounds, utilities, and historic landscapes. This grant aims to engage young Americans (18-25) in conservation efforts, providing valuable job skills and experience while contributing to local economic stimulus. The WCC, uniquely qualified due to its local nature, extensive history (15 years) with the park, and ability to provide cost-sharing through AmeriCorps grants, will deploy equipped crews. This initiative aligns with the Department of Interior’s goal of youth development and preservation of natural and cultural resources within national parks. This announcement serves as a public notice of the funding intent, not an application request.
Opportunity ID: 56247
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | J9512100052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Washington Conservation Corps Maintenance of Olympic National Park Roadsides, Trails, Campgrounds, Utilities, and Historic Landscapes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 04, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State of Washington, Washington Conservation Corps |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, Olympic National Park (NPS), intends to make a single source award to the State of Washington, Washington Conservation Corps (WCC), P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, Washington 98504. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505 DM 2 based upon Unique Qualifications. Through youth programs, the National Park Service has unique opportunities to help young Americans understand the importance of protecting and preserving the cultural and natural resources protected within the national park system. In addition, by reaching out to young people from different social and economic backgrounds, the NPS provides special opportunities for young Americans who might not otherwise have the chance to visit or work in a park. Additionally, the NPS provides training opportunities to youth that will allow them to gain job skills and experience while teaching preservation values. Olympic National Park wishes to provide economic stimulus to local communities. The WCC is a Washington State organization, primarily employing local young adults, ages 18-25. The WCCs mission, to conserve and enhance the natural resources of Washington and to help young adults enrich themselves by providing a meaningful work and service experience, is compatible with the NPS mission and Olympic National Park programs. The WCC is uniquely qualified to perform the project work based upon location, cost sharing ability, and technical expertise. The WCC provides cost sharing via AmeriCorps grants for annual and six month crew agreements. The crews, comprised of five laborers and a leader, are provided with their own transportation and tools. The WCCs fifteen year history of cooperation with Olympic National Park, in conjunction with the local nature of the organization, cost sharing ability, level of crew preparedness and technical expertise qualify them uniquely for cooperation with Olympic National Park. This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rodney Roberson
Contract Specialist Phone 360-565-3024 Email:Rod_Roberson@nps.gov |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rodney Roberson Contract Specialist Phone 360-565-3024 Email: Rod_Roberson@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.931 | J9512100052 | Washington Conservation Corps Maintenance of Olympic National Park Roadsides, Trails, Campgrounds, U | PKG00020085 | Jul 30, 2010 | Aug 04, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56247 SF424-2.0.pdf
56247 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
56247 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56247 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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