Outdoor Schools in National Parks
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The collaboration between the National Park Service and Outdoor Schools are highly effective in promoting field-science and stewardship through delivering on-site day use and residential environmental education programs. Outdoor Schools work closely with universities, K-12 schools, professional societies, and diverse research and educational groups on standards and delivery methods.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- U.S. territories (incl. universities)
- Private nonprofits
Applicant may be State and local agencies, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, State colleges and universities, public and private colleges and universities.
Beneficiaries
- 4
- 5
- 7
- 13
Educators will bring real-world, place-based science to students in accordance with state education standards.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
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.
Award Procedure
Proposals received in response to 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.
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 – 120 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Outdoor Schools collaborate with NPS parks and sites to promote field-science and stewardship through on-site and residential education programs. Outdoor Schools work closely with universities, K-12 schools and a diverse group of research and educational organizations to accomplish the mission of the program.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To carry out authorized functions and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to any unit or program of the National Park System through Outdoor Schools activities. These activities will typically include travel assistance grants for schools, tuition scholarships for low-income students, program development, training, and evaluation.
Required Documentation
Determined at the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) level. Applicant must submit proof of applicant's governmental, non-profit or institutional status; a letter from the owner giving consent to the applicant as the grantee of record to undertake work on the property or collection (if applicable).
Matching Requirements
Recipients must be willing, and able to contribute at least 50% of the project cost, in the form of cash or assets from non-federal sources. In-kind services from the partner may only be received in addition to, not in place of, the 1:1 cash or asset contribution.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements