Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00516
The "Restore Period Worm Fence Lines" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00516) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It falls within the Employment, Labor and Training activity category (CFDA 15.931) and is structured around providing hands-on training and educational experience through a service placement model. The core purpose is to place a college-aged individual, along with at least one other qualified volunteer, through the SA so they can contribute service work in exchange for training and education that supports their longer-term educational, career, or personal development goals. In practical terms, the project is tied to restoring period-appropriate worm fence lines, which are a traditional zig-zag style of wooden fencing often used in historic landscapes, and the work would likely involve preservation-focused labor, exposure to cultural resource practices, and skill-building tied to historic site maintenance.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have recognized 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The listed award ceiling is $44,529, and the opportunity anticipated a single award. The opportunity record was created on July 19, 2017, with an original closing date of July 29, 2017.
A key detail is that this posting is not a request for applications. It explicitly states that the agreement was previously competed under Cooperative Agreement number P15AC00031, meaning the competitive selection process had already occurred under an earlier funding action and this notice functions more as an administrative or public record of the intended award rather than an open call for new proposals. In short, it describes a specific, already-competed cooperative agreement intended to support a youth/early-career service placement that advances both preservation work (restoring historic worm fence lines) and participant development through training and educational experience.Apply for P17AS00516
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restore Period Worm Fence Lines" 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 19, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2017 This is NOT a request for applications. This agreement previously competed under Cooperative Agreement number P15AC00031.. (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 $44,529.00 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): Restore Period Worm Fence Lines (P17AS00516)
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Restore Period Worm Fence Lines" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00516.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation.
What is the CFDA number and activity category listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931 and falls within the Employment, Labor and Training activity category.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The project is structured around providing hands-on training and educational experience through a service placement model. The core purpose is to place a college-aged individual, along with at least one other qualified volunteer, through the SA so they can contribute service work in exchange for training and education that supports longer-term educational, career, or personal development goals.
What does the project work involve?
In practical terms, the project is tied to restoring period-appropriate worm fence lines. The work would likely involve preservation-focused labor, exposure to cultural resource practices, and skill-building tied to historic site maintenance.
What are "worm fence lines" in the context of this opportunity?
Worm fence lines are described as a traditional zig-zag style of wooden fencing often used in historic landscapes. This opportunity focuses on restoring period-appropriate versions of these fences.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have recognized 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Are universities or colleges eligible applicants?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded, even if they are otherwise nonprofit.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $44,529.
Is this posting an open call for new applications?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Why is it not open for applications?
The notice states the agreement was previously competed under Cooperative Agreement number P15AC00031, meaning the competitive selection process had already occurred under an earlier funding action. This posting functions as an administrative or public record of the intended award rather than an open solicitation.
What is the cooperative agreement number referenced as having been previously competed?
The notice states it was previously competed under Cooperative Agreement number P15AC00031.
What was the timeline shown on the opportunity record?
The opportunity record was created on July 19, 2017, and the original closing date listed was July 29, 2017.
What kind of participant placement is described?
The opportunity describes placing a college-aged individual and at least one other qualified volunteer through the SA. The placement is designed so participants provide service work while receiving training and education aligned with their longer-term development goals.
What broader outcomes does the project aim to support?
Based on the description, the project aims to advance preservation work (restoring historic worm fence lines) while also supporting participant development through hands-on training and educational experience.
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