Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00288
Engage Tribal Youth in Preservation of Ancient Masonry is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice for a project at Aztec Ruins National Monument focused on hands-on preservation of ancient masonry associated with the Great House ruins, including work in both front-country areas accessible to most visitors and more remote backcountry locations. The central idea is to advance ongoing preservation efforts while directly involving tribal youth in practical cultural resource stewardship activities. In addition to helping address preservation needs on-site, the project is designed to provide youth with meaningful experience tied to ancestral places and traditional connections to the landscape, strengthening intergenerational knowledge and participation in protecting irreplaceable cultural resources.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, and oversight as the funded work is carried out. The funding activity category is aligned with education and natural resources, reflecting both the workforce development and learning component (recruiting and training youth) and the on-the-ground conservation component (preserving masonry and stabilizing or maintaining ruins). The listing references CFDA 15.931, which is the National Park Service program authority commonly used for NPS assistance awards.
The eligible applicant category is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The notice anticipates a single award with a stated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $57,400 and an expected number of awards of one, indicating a relatively small, targeted project rather than a broad multi-recipient grant program.
A key administrative detail is that this posting is not a request for applications and does not include a competitive closing date because it is explicitly described as a public notice of the NPS intent to fund the project without competition. In practice, that means the NPS had already identified a specific partner organization to carry out the work, and the announcement functions primarily as transparency documentation rather than an open invitation for new applicants to apply. The opportunity was created on May 23, 2017, under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, with the funding opportunity number P17AS00288.Apply for P17AS00288
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engage Tribal Youth in Preservation of Ancient Masonry" 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 May 23, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.. (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 $57,400.00 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 "Engage Tribal Youth in Preservation of Ancient Masonry" funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice for a project at Aztec Ruins National Monument focused on hands-on preservation of ancient masonry associated with the Great House ruins. The project pairs on-the-ground preservation work with training and engagement of tribal youth in cultural resource stewardship activities.
Where will the project take place?
The work is planned for Aztec Ruins National Monument, specifically involving ancient masonry at the Great House ruins. Activities are described as occurring in both front-country areas (generally accessible to most visitors) and more remote backcountry locations.
What kinds of activities are supported by this project?
Based on the notice, supported activities include hands-on preservation of ancient masonry and related work to preserve, stabilize, or maintain ruins. The project also includes recruiting and training tribal youth as part of practical cultural resource stewardship.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The central purpose is twofold: (1) advance ongoing preservation efforts at the site, and (2) directly involve tribal youth in meaningful, practical stewardship activities connected to ancestral places and traditional connections to the landscape, strengthening intergenerational knowledge and participation in protecting cultural resources.
How does this opportunity involve tribal youth?
The notice states the project is designed to directly involve tribal youth in hands-on preservation work and cultural resource stewardship. It is also framed as providing meaningful experience tied to ancestral places and supporting traditional connections to the landscape.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The posting is explicitly described as not a request for applications and does not include a competitive closing date. It is a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without competition, meaning it is not an open call for new applicants.
If it is not competitive, what is the purpose of the posting?
The notice functions primarily as transparency documentation of the NPS intent to make a non-competitive award for this specific project, rather than an invitation for multiple organizations to submit proposals.
Does the notice indicate that a partner organization was already selected?
Yes. The description explains that, in practice, the NPS had already identified a specific partner organization to carry out the work, which is why the announcement is issued as a non-competitive public notice.
What type of award is described?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, and oversight as the funded work is carried out.
Which funding activity category does this opportunity align with?
The funding activity category is aligned with education and natural resources, reflecting both the workforce development and learning component (recruiting and training youth) and the on-the-ground conservation component (preserving masonry and stabilizing or maintaining ruins).
What is the CFDA number referenced in the notice?
The notice references CFDA 15.931, described as the National Park Service program authority commonly used for NPS assistance awards.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. The notice explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the eligible applicant category.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) stated in the notice is $57,400.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award and lists an expected number of awards of one.
What does the expected number of awards suggest about the scope of the opportunity?
With an expected number of awards of one and a defined award ceiling, the notice indicates a relatively small, targeted project rather than a broad multi-recipient grant program.
Is there an application deadline or closing date listed?
No. The notice states there is no competitive closing date because it is not a request for applications and is a public notice of intent to fund without competition.
Which federal agency and department issued the notice?
The notice was created under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is P17AS00288.
When was this opportunity created?
The posting was created on May 23, 2017.
What site resource is specifically referenced for preservation work?
The notice specifically references ancient masonry associated with the Great House ruins at Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Does the notice describe whether work will occur in visitor-accessible areas?
Yes. It states work will occur in front-country areas accessible to most visitors, as well as in more remote backcountry locations.
What broader outcomes does the project aim to support beyond preservation work?
In addition to addressing preservation needs on-site, the notice describes goals related to youth development and cultural continuity, including providing meaningful experience tied to ancestral places, strengthening traditional connections to the landscape, and supporting intergenerational knowledge and participation in protecting irreplaceable cultural resources.
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