This department is offering a grant to the Montana Conservation Corps for frontcountry projects in Yellowstone National Park. The project, running from June to September 2016, aims to engage youth crews in conservation activities. The National Park Service will actively participate in project implementation to promote environmental stewardship. The grant supports public and private involvement in preservation efforts and fosters resource stewardship ethics among participants. The outcomes of the project will increase awareness and support for historic preservation and natural heritage. Eligibility for this grant was based on the recipient’s membership in the 21st Century Conservation Corp Program and its expertise in engaging youth in conservation projects.
Opportunity ID: 283743
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AC00682 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Yellowstone Frontcountry Youth Work Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Notice of intent to award. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS)’s intention to fund a Task Agreement against an existing Master Agreement. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| 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: | May 11, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $67,600 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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 Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS)’s intention to fund a Task Agreement against an existing Master Agreement. ABSTRACT Funding Announcement: P#P16AC00682 Project Title: National Park Service-Title Yellowstone Frontcountry Youth Work Projects Recipient: Montana Conservation Corps Total Anticipated Award Amount:67,600 Cost Share: None Required Anticipated Length of Agreement:Through September 30, 2016 Anticipated Period of Performance: Through September 30, 2016 Award Instrument: Cooperative Agreement (task award) Statutory Authority: 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), 16 U.S.C. 17k-2(e), 16 U.S.C. 4601-1(f)(1), 16 U.S.C. 1246(h)(1), 16 U.S.C. 1723(c), 54 U.S.C. 101701(b) CFDA # and Title: 15.931 Youth Conservation Activities Point of Contact: Tina Holland, Agreement Officer OVERVIEW, RECIPIENT AND NPS INVOLVEMENT The Montana Conservation Corps will collaborate with the National Park Service (NPS) to work with youth crews on a variety of frontcountry projects in Yellowstone National Park (Park) from June 6 through September 23, 2016. Substantial involvement on the part the National Park Service (NPS) is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award. NPS staff will assist with projects; engage recipients, partners, communities, and/or visitors in shared environmental stewardship. The project promotes greater public and private participation in natural and cultural preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants. The information, products and/or services identified or developed by this project will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge, and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation’s natural and cultural significance and heritage. NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria: The cooperator is a member of the established 21st Century Conservation Corp Program- Youth Engagement and Development and was awarded a Cooperative Agreement P16AC00682 allowing Montana Conservation Corps to participate in specific tasks, and can provide the necessary activities involved in this particular task while providing an effective outcome for the National Park Service and the promotion of youth involvement. Three members of the 21st Century Conservation Corp Program were considered for this award and the Montana Conservation Corps was selected based on the organization’s technical qualifications and long history in working with the National Park Service, engaging youth in conservation and stewardship projects on public lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tina Holland
Agreements Specialist Phone 307-344-2082 Email:tina_holland@nps.gov |
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