Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00419
This grant opportunity, titled "Notice of Intent: Conduct Restoration and Improve Visitor Experience at Three Picnic Areas" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00419), is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from the NPS rather than as a simple pass-through grant. The activity focus is natural resources (CFDA 15.931), and the opportunity was created on June 21, 2017 with an original closing date of July 1, 2017. The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling listed as 1 (as written in the source data).
The project is implemented under an existing cooperative agreement framework: Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC0024 between the NPS and Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC). The central purpose of that umbrella agreement is to place youth and other qualified participants who volunteer through AZCC in exchange for training and educational experience tied to resource management and conservation programs. This specific funding notice functions as a task agreement under that broader cooperative agreement, and it states that, unless otherwise noted, the terms and conditions of the original cooperative agreement apply.
The on-the-ground work is focused on rehabilitating disturbed lands in and around three picnic areas to both restore natural conditions and improve the visitor experience, especially the visual quality of the landscape (the "viewshed"). The notice describes disturbed land as areas affected by things like unauthorized trail use (often called social trails), impacts associated with undocumented immigrant unauthorized use of park lands, invasive plant issues, and damage from roadside accidents. The project approach is to reverse or reduce these impacts by restoring affected areas back toward natural conditions, which in turn improves scenery and reduces signs of degradation that visitors can see from picnic areas and surrounding use zones.
A major component of the opportunity is youth engagement and development. Youth interns are expected to work directly alongside NPS staff and other volunteers, gaining hands-on experience with restoration activities while also receiving structured learning opportunities. The notice emphasizes skill-building and educational outcomes, noting that participants may receive academic credit or organizational recognition and will take part in a formal program covering the NPS mission, information about the specific park, and how their work connects to broader conservation goals. Beyond the immediate project tasks, the opportunity is framed as a workforce and stewardship pipeline: it aims to increase environmental awareness (particularly around natural area restoration techniques), encourage healthy lifestyle habits through active outdoor work, and provide exposure to conservation professionals and potential career pathways. In the longer term, the intent is to help develop future stewards and potential NPS leaders by pairing practical restoration outcomes with mentorship, training, and mission-based education.
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others" with a note to consult additional information on eligibility for clarification, but the description strongly indicates that AZCC is the partner organization referenced through the existing cooperative agreement. Overall, the opportunity combines site restoration at high-visibility visitor areas with youth conservation corps participation, aligning visitor experience improvements with resource protection and conservation workforce development.Apply for P17AS00419
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Conduct Restoration and Improve Visitor Experience at Three Picnic Areas" 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 Jun 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2017. (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 $1.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Conduct Restoration and Improve Visitor Experience at Three Picnic Areas" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00419.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the work is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from the NPS, rather than being handled independently as a standard pass-through grant.
What is the program or activity focus for this opportunity?
The activity focus is natural resources, associated with CFDA 15.931.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 21, 2017, with an original closing date of July 1, 2017.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 1 (as written in the source data).
Is this a standalone grant, or is it connected to an existing agreement?
It is implemented under an existing cooperative agreement framework and is described as a task agreement under that broader cooperative agreement.
What is the cooperative agreement number tied to this notice?
The work is tied to Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC0024.
Who are the parties to the underlying cooperative agreement?
The underlying cooperative agreement (P15AC0024) is between the National Park Service (NPS) and Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC).
Do the original cooperative agreement terms and conditions apply to this task agreement?
Yes. The notice states that, unless otherwise noted, the terms and conditions of the original cooperative agreement apply.
What is the main purpose of the underlying cooperative agreement with AZCC?
The central purpose is to place youth and other qualified participants who volunteer through AZCC in exchange for training and educational experience tied to resource management and conservation programs.
What is the core purpose of the project described in this notice?
The on-the-ground purpose is to rehabilitate disturbed lands in and around three picnic areas to restore natural conditions and improve the visitor experience.
Why are the picnic areas a focus of the work?
The work targets picnic areas because these are high-visibility visitor locations, and the notice specifically highlights improving the visual quality of the landscape (the "viewshed") from picnic areas and surrounding use zones.
What does the notice mean by "disturbed lands"?
Disturbed lands are described as areas affected by unauthorized trail use (social trails), impacts associated with undocumented immigrant unauthorized use of park lands, invasive plant issues, and damage from roadside accidents.
What kinds of impacts is the project intended to reverse or reduce?
The project is intended to reverse or reduce impacts from social trails, unauthorized use impacts, invasive plants, and roadside accident damage by restoring affected areas back toward natural conditions.
How does restoration work connect to improving the visitor experience?
By restoring disturbed areas toward natural conditions, the project aims to improve scenery, reduce visible signs of degradation, and enhance the overall viewshed and experience for visitors using the picnic areas and nearby zones.
Is youth engagement part of the project design?
Yes. Youth engagement and development is a major component of the opportunity.
What will youth interns do during the project?
Youth interns are expected to work directly alongside NPS staff and other volunteers while participating in hands-on restoration activities, with structured learning opportunities built into the experience.
What types of learning or training are emphasized for participants?
The notice emphasizes skill-building and educational outcomes. Participants take part in a formal program covering the NPS mission, information about the specific park, and how the work connects to broader conservation goals.
Does the notice mention academic credit or recognition for participants?
Yes. It notes that participants may receive academic credit or organizational recognition.
How does this opportunity support workforce development?
The opportunity is framed as a workforce and stewardship pipeline, providing exposure to conservation professionals, mentorship, training, and potential career pathways while completing real restoration work.
What longer-term outcomes does the notice describe beyond completing the restoration tasks?
In addition to restoration results, the notice describes goals such as increasing environmental awareness (especially around restoration techniques), encouraging healthy lifestyle habits through active outdoor work, and developing future stewards and potential NPS leaders through mission-based education and mentorship.
What is listed for eligibility?
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with a note to consult additional information on eligibility for clarification.
Based on the notice description, who appears to be the intended partner for this opportunity?
The description strongly indicates that Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) is the partner organization referenced, since the work is implemented under the existing cooperative agreement between NPS and AZCC.
How does NPS participate in the work under this funding instrument?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the notice indicates substantial involvement from the NPS, including youth interns working alongside NPS staff and coordination within the cooperative agreement framework.
What is the overall theme of this opportunity?
The opportunity combines site restoration in highly visible visitor areas (three picnic areas) with youth conservation corps participation, aligning visitor experience improvements with resource protection and conservation workforce development.
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