National Park Service Grant: Empowering Denver Youth Through Urban Ranger Program

The National Park Service (NPS) is offering this grant to support the Denver Urban Ranger Program. This grant is for the purpose of providing safe, educational outdoor activities for underserved Denver metro area youth. It promotes education, job training, and responsible citizenship by engaging youth with natural resources on public lands. The program aligns with NPS efforts to provide youth employment, development, and training, advancing community outreach and conservation. It specifically recruits and mentors young adults from diverse and low-income backgrounds, preparing them for high school, college, and careers within the NPS and other land management agencies.

Opportunity ID: 292827

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P17AS00152
Funding Opportunity Title:	Denver Urban Ranger Program
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:	15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Mar 29, 2017
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 07, 2017
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 07, 2017
Archive Date:	Apr 12, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$55,634
Award Ceiling:	$55,634
Award Floor:	$0

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:	1. Provide safe, fun, educational outdoor activities for Denver metro area youth who would not typically have the opportunity to engage with the natural world. 2. Actively promote education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, and productive community involvement while furthering understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of youth and young adults in activities on public lands. 3. Assist with the long-standing efforts of the NPS (Urban Agenda, etc.) to provide opportunities for public service, youth employment, youth development and training, and the participation of young adults in accomplishing community outreach and education and conservation-related work. 4. Recruit and hire youth and young adults primarily from underrepresented groups, including those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and low and moderate-income families. Provide direct mentoring to ensure they graduate from high school, pursue college, and are fully prepared to apply for positions at the NPS and other land management agencies if interested.
Link to Additional Information:	http://www.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants Managment Officer Kelly Adams Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov

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