This grant, a collaborative initiative from the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Defense (DoD), focuses on enhancing the health and wellness of active-duty military service members and their families. It provides opportunities for positive engagement with national parks, public lands, and waterways. These experiences are designed to promote healthy lifestyle habits among participants. Ultimately, the program aims to inspire families to become committed environmental stewards of national parks, fostering a lasting connection to the outdoors and supporting the overall well-being of military communities.
Opportunity ID: 353371
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00337 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Military Families Outdoors Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service (NPS), the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DoD) have a partnership focused on promoting the health and wellness of active-duty military service members and their families through positive engagement experiences with national parks, public lands, and waterways. These experiences will promote healthy lifestyle habits and inspire families to become environmental stewards of national parks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Livingston
Steve_livingston@nps.gov Email:Steve_livingston@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 353371 Full Announcement-P24AS00337 -> P24AS00337 – v2.pdf
Folder 353371 Full Announcement-P24AS00337 -> P24AS00337 FAQ_v2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Livingston Steve_livingston@nps.gov Email: Steve_livingston@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.954 | PKG00285719 | Apr 03, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353371 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353371 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353371 SF424B-1.1.pdf
353371 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353371 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
353371 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
353371 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353371 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf