Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00653
The Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00653) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is not an open solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public. Instead, it serves as formal public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific, pre-identified set of project activities through an existing cooperative agreement mechanism.
The planned award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, reflecting a partnership-style arrangement where NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The work is tied to Task Agreement P17AC01292 under an overarching Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00015) with the American Conservation Experience. In other words, the NPS is announcing its intent to direct funds to a particular task under an already-established partnership framework, rather than competing the work among multiple applicants.
The project itself is titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews" and falls under the broad funding activity categories of Education and Natural Resources. While the notice does not provide detailed project work plans in the excerpt, the title and categories indicate that the effort is designed to support youth crews engaging in projects connected to Pinnacles (i.e., Pinnacles National Park programming), likely combining conservation-related field work with educational and workforce development components typical of youth partnership crew models. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
From a funding standpoint, the notice lists an award ceiling of $35,000 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The opportunity was created on August 14, 2017. Because it is a notice of intent and not a competitive call, the "closing date" is effectively not applicable and is explicitly stated as "This is not a request for applications."
Eligibility information is included for transparency and indicates that eligible applicants would be nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Practically, however, the notice makes clear that the intended recipient is the American Conservation Experience via the referenced task agreement, so the eligibility language functions more as standard cataloging for the grant record than an invitation for new applicants to apply.Apply for P17AS00653
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 14, 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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews." The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) P17AS00653.
Is this an open grant competition that the public can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states, "This is not a request for applications." It is not an open solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public.
If it is not open for applications, what is the purpose of the notice?
The purpose is to provide formal public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific, pre-identified set of project activities through an existing cooperative agreement mechanism, rather than competing the work among multiple applicants.
What agency is issuing the notice and who is the federal department behind it?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means NPS is announcing its intent to direct funding to a specific partner and a specific set of activities under an existing agreement structure. It is not announcing a new funding competition.
What type of award is planned for this opportunity?
The planned award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
How is a Cooperative Agreement described in this notice?
The notice describes it as a partnership-style arrangement where NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Is this tied to an existing agreement or task agreement?
Yes. The work is tied to Task Agreement P17AC01292 under an overarching Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00015) with the American Conservation Experience.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The notice indicates the intended recipient is the American Conservation Experience via the referenced task agreement and existing cooperative agreement framework.
What is the project title and what does it suggest the work involves?
The project is titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews." Based on the title and the listed activity categories, it suggests support for youth crews engaged in projects connected to Pinnacles (i.e., Pinnacles National Park programming), likely combining conservation-related field work with educational and workforce development components typical of youth partnership crew models.
What are the funding activity categories for this opportunity?
The notice lists the broad funding activity categories as Education and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $35,000.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the closing date or deadline to apply?
A closing date is effectively not applicable because it is not a competitive call. The notice explicitly states, "This is not a request for applications."
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 14, 2017.
What eligibility information is listed in the notice?
For transparency, the notice indicates that eligible applicants would be nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are listed as eligible, can a new nonprofit apply anyway?
Practically, no. The notice makes clear that NPS intends to fund the American Conservation Experience through an existing cooperative agreement and task agreement. The eligibility language appears to function as standard cataloging for the grant record rather than an invitation for new applicants to apply.
Is this funding being competed among multiple applicants?
No. The notice explains that NPS intends to direct funds to a particular task under an already-established partnership framework, rather than competing the work among multiple applicants.
Where does the project take place or what is it connected to?
The notice indicates the effort is connected to Pinnacles, described as "Pinnacles National Park programming" in the provided information.
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