This grant from Groundwork Dallas is for the purpose of supporting programs that foster public school student engagement in outdoor environmental education. It aims to facilitate hands-on learning experiences focusing on watershed research, community-led conservation efforts, and practical environmental improvements such as watershed clean-ups and green space enhancements. The initiative also promotes the stewardship of vital natural assets, including parkland, recreation areas, nature reserves, and trail systems within Dallas. A key objective of this funding is to provide training and pathways that encourage students towards further education and rewarding careers in the field of natural resources, thereby cultivating a new generation of environmental stewards.
Opportunity ID: 193213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-WASO-P12AC13101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Develop Outdoor Eco-Learning Centers |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Groundwork Dallas has unique qualifications, skill, knowledge, and expertise. Plus they currently have a Cooperative Agreement with NPS. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.921 — Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2012 The close date is based on a notification of award to Groundwork Dallas. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2012 The close date is based on a notification of award to Groundwork Dallas. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $46,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $46,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | THIS IS NOT OPEN FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. This is a notification of award to Groundwork Dallas. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Support the development of Groundwork Dallas programs that facilitate public school student involvement in outdoor learning, watershed research, community led conservation, watershed clean-ups, green space improvements, stewardship of parkland, recreation areas, nature reserves and trail systems in Dallas and training to encourage further education and careers in natural resources. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jaime Mijares
Contract Specialist Phone 303-969-2755 Email:jaime_mijares@nps.gov |
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