5 year Umbrella Cooperative Agreement for Natural, Cultural and Trail Maintenance work at several Pacific Northwest National Parks

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	Federal Grant Title:	5 year Umbrella Cooperative Agreement for Natural, Cultural and Trail Maintenance work at several Pacific Northwest National Parks
	CFDA Number:	15.931
	CFDA Description:	Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
	Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-10-PWR-H9450100001
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Mar 16, 2010
	Creation Date:	Mar 16, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 01, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 01, 2010
	Archive Date:	May 01, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	30
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$10,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to create an umbrella cooperative agreement with Northwest Youth Corps without full and open competition. This umbrella will be used by National Parks located in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho).
Grant Description: OVERVIEW The National Parks located within the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho) have many natural, cultural areas and complex trail systems within their own parks which require continuous maintenance. Providing young adults with the opportunity to work inside the National Park Service areas is a great way to expose intercity youth to the nation's natural and cultural resources and to the outdoor wilderness experience. This exposure will also introduce the youths to public service while furthering their understanding and appreciation of the Nations natural and cultural resources. STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Northwest Youth Corps will assist the national parks in the Pacific Northwest with natural and cultural resource maintenance. Youth will gain skills in trail maintenance and resource management while learning and experiencing the wilderness. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT Northwest Youth Corps will recruit and hire young adults ages 16 to 20 to accomplish environmental restoration/conservation services. These young adults will be employees of the Northwest Youth Corps. Northwest Youth Corps will provide all transportation, tools and oversight of the crews. Crews may be required to camp in the wilderness if so stated in the Task Agreement. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT NPS will provide instructors and training materials for environmental awareness, conservation, and NPS policy. NPS will evaluate the Northwest Youth Corps safety plan, and monitor the program. The Northwest Youth Corps has provided young adults to assist NPS with projects at 8 different parks within the Pacific Northwest over the past 7 years. Average total annual amount $125,000.00.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: JoAnn Palmer Purchasing Agent Phone 360-569-2211

Mount Rainier National Park [joann_palmer@nps.gov]
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