The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, offers the 2016 Anacostia River Festival Grant through a cooperative agreement with Building Bridges Across the River, Inc. This grant aims to increase community use and awareness of Anacostia Park and the Anacostia River. The festival, celebrating the NPS’s 100th anniversary and the Anacostia River, will feature educational programs, performing arts, creative art demonstrations, and recreation. Efforts focus on enhancing visitor experiences, providing environmental education, and engaging youth and the community. Applications must be submitted by March 11, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281885
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00055 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2016 Anacostia River Festival |
| 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: | Mar 01, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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: | Master Cooperative Agreement Number P16AC00223 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, (NPS), and Building Bridges Across the River, Inc. (BBAR) for the purpose of increasing community use and public awareness of Anacostia Park and the Anacostia River. As adjoining property owners with a common purpose, this collaborative partnership combines the Parties efforts to present the annual Anacostia River Festival. For this 2016 Task Agreement, the Anacostia River Festival will be a centennial event promoting the 100th Anniversary of the NPS and the Anacostia River. The festival will include educational programs about the areaâ¿¿s wildlife, history, and environmental significance; performing arts; creative art demonstrations, and recreation, to name a few.
The NPS is dedicated to elevating the visitor experience within Anacostia Park. Efforts will include introducing new events and attractions, such as the Anacostia River Festival, focusing on presenting quality natural, cultural, and environmental education programming directed at engaging youth and community involvement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NPS Awarding Officer Todd Wilson
Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 281885 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> P16AS00055 – NOI.pdf
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