Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0046
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, published this notice titled "Invasive Treatment Crew for Cultural Landscape Maintenance" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 18 NERO 0046) to inform the public of its intent to make an award, not to solicit new applications. In other words, this announcement is not a request for proposals and is not an open competition. Instead, NPS planned to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that had already been competed (or otherwise justified as single-source). That master cooperative agreement is P15AC00031, established between NPS and the Student Conservation Association (SCA), and it is centered on youth engagement, conservation workforce development, and building long-term stewardship through hands-on service and training.
The project itself focuses on invasive species control and related deferred maintenance needs within significant historic and cultural landscapes in the Northeast. Work would take place across two park units: the roughly 550-acre historic forest at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and approximately 150 acres of historic landscapes and farmland at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. The intent is to pair on-the-ground resource management work with structured educational experiences so participants gain real-world skills in managing public lands and protecting natural and cultural resources.
Staffing for the project was designed around a small crew with a strong training component: one Conservation Intern serving for a full year and three additional conservation corps members serving three-month terms during the summer. The crew members would receive training on the ecological threats posed by invasive plants, along with instruction on how to identify common invasive species found in the northeastern United States. From there, participants would contribute to a range of invasive plant management projects, giving them exposure to multiple treatment approaches and the practical decision-making that goes into land management across different site conditions and resource priorities at both parks.
From a public purpose standpoint, NPS framed the award as supporting workforce development and civic stewardship outcomes as much as resource protection outcomes. The project is meant to provide paid, hands-on service opportunities that help develop skilled workers and future leaders in conservation and cultural landscape stewardship. It also aligns with broader federal objectives to give youth meaningful opportunities to learn about the environment, build job skills through work in National Parks, and become more engaged in protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources in their communities over the long term.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement, with an activity focus tied to employment, labor, and training (CFDA 15.931). The notice lists eligibility as nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), consistent with the fact that the work was to be implemented through an established nonprofit partner structure. The planned award amount had an estimated ceiling of $72,090, with one expected award. The notice was created on July 3, 2018, and carried an original closing date of July 13, 2018, which mainly reflects the public notice period rather than an application window, since the award was intended to be made under the pre-existing agreement mechanism.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0046
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Treatment Crew for Cultural Landscape Maintenance" 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 Jul 03, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2018. (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 $72,090.00 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)
Is this announcement an open grant competition?
No. The notice titled "Invasive Treatment Crew for Cultural Landscape Maintenance" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 18 NERO 0046) was published to inform the public of NPS's intent to make an award, not to solicit new applications. It is not a request for proposals (RFP) and is not an open competition.
Can my organization apply for this funding opportunity?
Based on the notice, NPS did not intend to accept new applications. The planned award was to be made through an existing master cooperative agreement mechanism rather than through a new application process.
Why does the notice include an eligibility category if applications are not being accepted?
The notice lists eligibility as nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the type of organization used in the established partner structure. Even so, the stated purpose of the notice was public notification of an intended award rather than opening a new solicitation.
What agency is issuing the notice?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued the notice.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity is NPS 18 NERO 0046, titled "Invasive Treatment Crew for Cultural Landscape Maintenance."
What agreement vehicle was NPS planning to use to make the award?
NPS planned to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement, P15AC00031.
Who is the partner organization under the master cooperative agreement?
The master cooperative agreement P15AC00031 was established between NPS and the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What is the purpose of the master cooperative agreement mentioned in the notice?
The agreement is centered on youth engagement, conservation workforce development, and building long-term stewardship through hands-on service and training.
What is the main focus of the project described in the notice?
The project focuses on invasive species control and related deferred maintenance needs within significant historic and cultural landscapes in the Northeast.
Where would the work take place?
Work would take place across two park units: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.
How large are the landscapes involved at each park unit?
The notice describes work across roughly 550 acres of historic forest at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and approximately 150 acres of historic landscapes and farmland at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.
What types of activities would the crew perform?
Crew members would contribute to invasive plant management projects and address related deferred maintenance needs. The notice emphasizes exposure to multiple treatment approaches and practical decision-making across different site conditions and resource priorities.
Does the project include education or training, or is it only field work?
Training is a central component. The project is intended to pair on-the-ground resource management work with structured educational experiences so participants gain real-world skills in managing public lands and protecting natural and cultural resources.
What training topics are specifically mentioned?
The notice states participants would receive training on the ecological threats posed by invasive plants and instruction on identifying common invasive species found in the northeastern United States.
How is the project crew structured?
The staffing plan includes one Conservation Intern serving for a full year and three additional conservation corps members serving three-month terms during the summer.
How many awards did NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the estimated funding amount for the planned award?
The notice lists an estimated ceiling of $72,090.
What type of federal funding instrument is this described as?
It is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the activity focus or program classification listed?
The notice ties the activity focus to employment, labor, and training, and lists CFDA 15.931.
What public purpose outcomes does NPS emphasize for this project?
NPS frames the award as supporting workforce development and civic stewardship outcomes in addition to resource protection outcomes, including paid hands-on service opportunities that help develop skilled workers and future leaders in conservation and cultural landscape stewardship.
How does the project connect to broader federal objectives mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes alignment with goals to provide youth meaningful opportunities to learn about the environment, build job skills through work in National Parks, and become more engaged in protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources over the long term.
What were the key dates in the notice?
The notice was created on July 3, 2018, and lists an original closing date of July 13, 2018.
Does the closing date represent an application deadline?
Not in this case. The notice explains that the closing date mainly reflects the public notice period rather than an application window, because the award was intended to be made under a pre-existing agreement mechanism.
Why does the notice mention that the agreement was "already been competed (or otherwise justified as single-source)"?
The notice indicates the master cooperative agreement used for the task agreement had already been competed or justified as single-source, which is part of the rationale for issuing an intent-to-award notice rather than running a new open competition.
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