Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00184
The Engage Tribal Youth in Preservation of Ancient Masonry grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00184) is a discretionary funding program offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service would expect to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement. The program sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931) and was originally posted on May 22, 2019, with an original closing date of May 31, 2019. The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $90,000.
At its core, the project is designed to employ youth in hands-on preservation work focused on ancient masonry and associated cultural resources at a park and monument setting. The central goal, described as Project Goals #191, is to provide paid work experience that directly supports preservation of irreplaceable resources. Beyond the immediate preservation outcomes, the intent is also educational and workforce-oriented: by participating in preservation activities, youth are expected to build a deeper appreciation of ancient ruins and gain practical skills and exposure that can help them pursue future employment in historic preservation and related resource stewardship fields.
The objectives (Project Objectives #191) emphasize that the goal would be achieved through a series of practical, on-the-ground tasks carried out by a preservation crew operating at the park and monument. While the summary description does not list each task in detail, it clearly frames the work as a set of coordinated preservation activities undertaken by a dedicated crew, implying supervised fieldwork that contributes to the care, stabilization, and ongoing maintenance of historic masonry features and the broader preservation needs of the site.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, this means the National Park Service was seeking a qualified nonprofit partner capable of recruiting and supporting youth crews, coordinating with NPS staff under a cooperative agreement model, and delivering preservation-related work that aligns with site needs and preservation standards. The opportunity is small and focused in scale (one award up to $90,000), but it is positioned to have a dual impact: tangible preservation support for ancient structures and meaningful workforce development for participating youth through real-world, mission-driven employment.Apply for P19AS00184
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the 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 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2019. (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 $90,000.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Engage Tribal Youth in Preservation of Ancient Masonry.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00184.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the National Park Service would expect to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the work, rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931 and sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on May 22, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 31, 2019.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $90,000.
What is the overall purpose of this project?
The project is designed to employ youth in hands-on preservation work focused on ancient masonry and associated cultural resources in a park and monument setting. The program aims to support preservation of irreplaceable resources while providing meaningful, paid work experience.
What are the stated project goals?
The central goal (described as Project Goals #191) is to provide paid work experience that directly supports the preservation of irreplaceable resources through hands-on preservation activities.
What additional outcomes does the project aim to achieve beyond preservation work?
Beyond immediate preservation outcomes, the project is intended to be educational and workforce-oriented. Youth participants are expected to develop a deeper appreciation of ancient ruins and gain practical skills and exposure that can support future employment in historic preservation and related resource stewardship fields.
What kinds of activities would the youth crew perform?
The objectives (described as Project Objectives #191) indicate the goal would be achieved through practical, on-the-ground tasks carried out by a preservation crew at the park and monument. While the summary does not list each task in detail, the work is framed as coordinated preservation activities that contribute to the care, stabilization, and ongoing maintenance of historic masonry features and broader site preservation needs.
Where would the work take place?
The work would take place in a park and monument setting, supporting preservation needs at the site where ancient masonry and related cultural resources are located.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Eligibility specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are otherwise nonprofit entities.
What kind of organization was the National Park Service looking for?
The National Park Service was seeking a qualified nonprofit partner capable of recruiting and supporting youth crews, coordinating with NPS staff under a cooperative agreement model, and delivering preservation-related work that aligns with site needs and preservation standards.
How involved would the National Park Service be during the project?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service would expect to be actively involved with the recipient while the work is carried out.
How would you describe the scale and focus of the opportunity?
The opportunity is described as small and focused in scale, with one award up to $90,000. It is positioned to deliver a dual impact: tangible preservation support for ancient structures and meaningful workforce development for participating youth through real-world, mission-driven employment.
What is the intended benefit for participating youth?
Youth participants are expected to receive paid work experience, develop practical exposure to preservation activities, and build skills that can help them pursue future work in historic preservation and related stewardship careers.
What is the intended benefit for the historic resources and site?
The preservation crew’s activities are intended to support the care, stabilization, and ongoing maintenance of ancient masonry and associated cultural resources, contributing directly to the preservation of irreplaceable historic features at the park and monument.
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