This grant opportunity aims to fund a project to preserve natural and cultural resources in the Skagway Historic District and Dyea area. The Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps (SAGA) is collaborating with the National Park Service to engage young adults in conservation efforts while providing them with educational and work opportunities. Participants will work on maintaining the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, fostering a connection between learning, lifestyle, and community improvement. Applicants must provide a 25% match to federal funds. Deadline for application submission is June 1, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 172314
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | P12AS10520 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Skagway Historic District,Dyea |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | May 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 32,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $32,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $32,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service Alaska Region intent to fund a sole source project under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The purpose is to conserve natural and cultural resources and maintain environmentally important lands and waters using young adults. The Southeast Alaska Guidance Association/Youth Corps(SAGA) is a cooperator under the Public Lands Corps and provides individuals with education and work opportunities that further their appreciation of natural and cultural resources and provide a means to pay for higher education, while benefiting the economy and the environment; youth conservation corps have a good record of restoring and maintaining natural and cultural resources in a cost effective and efficient manner. The members of the SAGA crew will learn to make the connection between what they learn and how they live through improving the lives, land and communities in Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Under the Public Lands Corps Act participants must provide a 25% match to federal funds. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1