Natural Resource Stewardship

 

The Natural Resource Stewardship program is the principle means through which the NPS evaluates and improves the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine and coastal resources, sustains biological communities on the lands and waters in parks, and actively endeavors to improve the resiliency of these natural resources and adapt them to the effects of climate change. The National Park Service (NPS) conducts natural resource stewardship largely at the park level, utilizing park personnel and contractor or cooperative support. To carry out and further this stewardship responsibility, the Service implements programs that encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities.

Active 15.944 National Park Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 No information available. Over 80 awards were made to organizations throughout the United States.
Fiscal Year 2017 Projects evaluates and improves the health of watersheds, landscapes, marine and coastal resources, sustains biological communities both on and in waters in parks, as well as actively strives to improve the resiliency of these natural resources: COASTAL ADAPTATION IMPACTS ON JAMAICA BAY WATER QUALITY, WAVES, AND FLOODING POST-HURRICANE SANDY, NEW YORK, PARK-BASED YOUTH VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TEAM, RECOVERY OF ENDANGERED CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW IN EVERGLADES
Fiscal Year 2018 Program has not yet selected projects for funding
Fiscal Year 2019 Over 30 project were funded in FY2019
Fiscal Year 2020 60+ projects supporting the health of watersheds, marine and costal biological communication were funded. Funding was provided to state and non profit organizations.
Fiscal Year 2021 Natural conservation, preservation and research project were conducted throughout the park service and results disseminated throughout the natural resource manager community.
Fiscal Year 2022 In Fiscal Year 2022, this listing provided funding for 69 new projects in addition to modifications to existing projects. 54 U.S.C. § 101702(d) Cooperative Agreements for System Unit Natural Resource Protection; State, local, or tribal governments, other Federal agencies, other public entities, educational institutions, private nonprofit organizations. General public Applicant entities must have expertise in the contemplated resource management and/or research project. If applying as a nonprofit organization, proof of nonprofit status will be required. Examples of prior work in technical areas related to management and research in natural areas is required. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Preapplication coordination will be specified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement, if applicable. Environmental impact assessment or statement may be required for projects within this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov. Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 to 60 days. None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award. Projects may generally be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov. Funds used for all aspects of natural resource (air, water, geological, biological) stewardship activities, including but not limited to resource inventories and monitoring, restoration projects, wildlife and plant management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Funds may not be used for acquisition of real property. Performance Reports: Program Performance Report Not applicable. Per 2 CFR Part 200.333 - 200.337 Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between NPS and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Depends on complexity of project. Funds are released on a reimbursable basis as costs are incurred. None/Not specified. Karel Morales
1201 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20024 US
Karel_Morales@nps.gov
Phone: (202)513-7204 http://www.nature.nps.gov 14-1036-0-1-303 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$13,300,575.00; FY 23 est $15,000,000.00; FY 24 est $15,000,000.00; FY 21$17,217,360.00; FY 20$12,909,869.00; FY 19$17,708,280.00; FY 18$8,000,000.00; FY 17$13,645,377.00; FY 16$13,314,435.00; - Fiscal years 2022 and 2023 are based on previous year expenditures. Range: $11,000- $1,400,000 Average: $155,000.00 2 CFR, Part 200, 43 CFR, OMB Circulars, standard forms, and program information. Fiscal Year 2016 No information available. Stewardship projects that support the NPS mission at various National Parks, Sites, Trails.
Fiscal Year 2017 219 Grants were funded
Fiscal Year 2018 Data not Available
Fiscal Year 2019 Over 30 projects recieved funding.
Fiscal Year 2020 Recipients including the Northern Research Technical Assistance Center, Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation, California Department of Conservation, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Point Reyes National Seashore Association Arizona Dept of Game and Fish, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Calaveras Healthy Impact Product Solutions, received funding to undertake projects such as trail enhancement, archeological studies, wildlife protections programs, and natural resource preservation programs.
Fiscal Year 2022 The Scientists-in-the-Parks program is a collaboration between Stewards Individual Placements, the National Park Service, and the Geological Society of America. We match college students and recent graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, or military veterans up to age 35 with short-term, paid, internships with the National Park Service