Outdoor Schools in National Parks

Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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.

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Helps schools and universities run educational programs in national parks. Provides opportunities for hands-on learning about science and nature.

Quick Facts

Funding
$160,000 - $160,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
STEM Research & Education
Organization
Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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What Is This Program?

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.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the application portal
  • Complete the application form
  • Submit the application
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/0d67f1cb18e54859bc6fa31ee77a8e48/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • costs associated with educational programs
  • transportation costs
  • materials and supplies for outdoor activities
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs for non-educational activities
  • administrative costs not directly related to the program
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Associate_Director_IEV@nps.gov

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