Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00779
The Youth Restoration Project on the Channel Islands (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00779) is a discretionary cooperative agreement administered by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It falls under the activity categories of Education and Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.954. The opportunity was created on September 5, 2017, and it lists an award ceiling of $33,832 with one expected award.
This notice is not an open solicitation and it is not asking for new applications. Instead, it serves as a public Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the NPS is formally announcing that it plans to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition. The funding is tied to Task Agreement P17AC01359, which sits under a broader master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC01004). The intended recipient named in the notice is the Oxnard Union High School District, which aligns with the stated eligible applicant type of independent school districts.
In practical terms, this posting is mainly about transparency and compliance rather than recruitment of additional applicants. It signals that NPS has already identified the partner organization and the mechanism through which the work will be supported, and it is publishing that intent so the public record clearly reflects how and to whom the funds will be awarded. The project title, Youth Restoration Project on the Channel Islands, indicates work connected to youth engagement and restoration activities within the Channel Islands context, consistent with NPS priorities that often blend hands-on conservation work with educational and workforce development experiences for students.Apply for P17AS00779
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Restoration Project on the Channel Islands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $33,832.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Youth Restoration Project on the Channel Islands (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00779)?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The posting is associated with the project titled "Youth Restoration Project on the Channel Islands" and is categorized under the activity areas of Education and Natural Resources.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The notice describes a discretionary cooperative agreement. It also references a Task Agreement (P17AC01359) that sits under a master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC01004).
Is this an open solicitation accepting new applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open solicitation and it is not asking for new applications.
If it is not open for applications, what is the purpose of the posting?
The posting serves as a public Notice of Intent to Award. In other words, NPS is formally announcing that it plans to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition, and is publishing that intent for transparency and compliance purposes.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
Based on the information provided, it means NPS has already identified the partner organization and intends to support the work through a specific agreement mechanism, and the notice is published so the public record reflects how and to whom the funds will be awarded.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The intended recipient is the Oxnard Union High School District.
What eligible applicant type is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists the eligible applicant type as independent school districts, which aligns with the intended recipient identified (Oxnard Union High School District).
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed is $33,832.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 5, 2017.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity categories listed are Education and Natural Resources.
What agreements are referenced as the basis for the funding?
The notice ties the funding to Task Agreement P17AC01359, which sits under a broader master Cooperative Agreement P15AC01004.
Does this notice indicate that NPS has already selected a partner?
Yes. The notice indicates NPS has already identified the partner organization and is announcing its intent to award funding to that recipient.
Is the intent of this posting primarily to recruit applicants?
No. The description indicates the posting is mainly about transparency and compliance rather than recruitment of additional applicants.
What does the project title suggest about the kinds of activities involved?
The title suggests work connected to youth engagement and restoration activities in the Channel Islands context. The description also notes that this is consistent with NPS priorities that often blend hands-on conservation work with educational and workforce development experiences for students.
Is this funding being awarded through full and open competition?
No. The notice states that NPS plans to fund the activities without full and open competition.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for opportunities to apply?
Based on the information provided, organizations should not expect to apply to this specific posting because it is not requesting new applications and names an intended recipient as part of a Notice of Intent to Award.
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