Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00021
The Alaska Rural Village Outreach grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior cooperative agreement focused on expanding high-quality marine science and broader STEM education for K-12 students in Alaska's rural and remote communities. The core problem it addresses is the reality that many Alaska village schools are isolated from the road system, have limited staffing and materials, and often operate as multi-grade classrooms where teachers must cover a wide range of subjects, sometimes outside their training. In that environment, STEM subjects tend to be the first to get less attention, even though they are critical for long-term career readiness and informed decision-making about natural resources.
The project is built around the Alaska SeaLife Center's (ASLC) mission to generate and share scientific knowledge that promotes understanding and stewardship of Alaska's marine ecosystems. The outreach model is hands-on and travel-based: ASLC education staff fly by small plane to off-the-road villages to deliver engaging science programming that brings marine research to life in a way that local schools typically cannot replicate with their available resources. The emphasis is not only on improving science learning outcomes, but also on supporting a stewardship ethic by helping students understand the ecosystems that sustain their communities. The opportunity highlights that this work has already been successfully carried out for about a decade, suggesting a mature program with established lessons, logistics, and community relationships.
A key feature of the effort is its connection to communities bordering Alaska national parks. Many of the participating villages are predominantly Alaska Native and may hold traditional lands and subsistence rights in nearby park areas. Because these villages are often seats of Tribal governments that maintain formal relationships with NPS, the outreach is positioned as a service that Tribal partners value while also strengthening long-term relationships between NPS and the next generation of local resource stewards. Programming is expected to reach roughly 6 to 10 villages each school year, serving about 1,100 students annually. NPS staff are also expected to contribute by delivering complementary, park-specific educational programs alongside ASLC educators, tying marine and STEM learning to the local park context and conservation priorities.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00021) is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, reflecting active involvement by the federal agency in implementing the project. The listed CFDA number is 15.945, and the eligible applicant category is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent to award to the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science, doing business as the Alaska SeaLife Center, which means it is not presented as an open competition but rather a targeted award. The expected award count is one, with an award ceiling of $150,000. The original posting dates indicate it was created on December 16, 2019, with an original closing date of December 27, 2019.
Finally, the opportunity signals that this is intended to be ongoing work rather than a one-time effort. It notes that the agreement may be modified in future years to provide additional funds based on performance, progress, and the availability of funds, which suggests a pathway for continuation if the outreach demonstrates strong results and continued community benefit.Apply for P20AS00021
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Rural Village Outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 27, 2019 This is a notice of intent to award to the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science, dba the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC). (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 $150,000.00 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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Alaska Rural Village Outreach Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the Alaska Rural Village Outreach grant opportunity?
The Alaska Rural Village Outreach grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior cooperative agreement focused on expanding high-quality marine science and broader STEM education for K-12 students in Alaska's rural and remote communities, especially villages that are off the road system.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to bring hands-on, high-quality marine science and STEM programming to rural and remote Alaska village schools that often have limited staff, limited materials, and multi-grade classrooms, where STEM subjects may receive less instructional time despite their importance for career readiness and resource decision-making.
What problem or need does this funding address?
Many Alaska village schools are isolated from the road system and face staffing and resource constraints. Teachers may need to cover many subjects (sometimes outside their training), and STEM can be deprioritized. This project addresses that gap by delivering engaging STEM experiences that local schools may not be able to provide with available resources.
What types of education are emphasized?
The project emphasizes marine science and broader STEM education for K-12 students, with an added focus on building understanding of Alaska marine ecosystems and encouraging stewardship of natural resources.
Who is leading the outreach work described in the opportunity?
The work is built around the Alaska SeaLife Center's (ASLC) mission and outreach model, with ASLC education staff traveling to villages to deliver programming.
How is the programming delivered to rural villages?
The outreach model is hands-on and travel-based. ASLC education staff fly by small plane to off-the-road villages to deliver marine science and STEM programming in person.
How long has this outreach approach been in place?
The opportunity indicates the work has been successfully carried out for about a decade, suggesting an established program with developed logistics and community relationships.
How does the project connect to Alaska national parks?
A key feature is the connection to communities that border Alaska national parks. The outreach is positioned to support communities that have relationships with NPS and to tie STEM learning to local park context and conservation priorities.
Why is the outreach significant for predominantly Alaska Native villages?
Many participating villages are predominantly Alaska Native and may hold traditional lands and subsistence rights in nearby park areas. The outreach is described as valued by Tribal partners and as a way to strengthen long-term relationships between NPS and the next generation of local resource stewards.
What role do NPS staff play in the project?
NPS staff are expected to contribute by delivering complementary, park-specific educational programs alongside ASLC educators, helping connect marine and STEM learning to the local park setting and conservation priorities.
How many villages are expected to be served each year?
The programming is expected to reach roughly 6 to 10 villages each school year.
How many students are expected to benefit annually?
The opportunity anticipates serving about 1,100 students annually.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding uses a cooperative agreement, which reflects active involvement by the federal agency in implementing the project.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award to the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science (doing business as the Alaska SeaLife Center), meaning it is a targeted award rather than an open competition.
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
The eligible applicant category is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. However, the notice also states it is an intent to award to a specific organization, indicating it is not presented as an open application process.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00021.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The listed CFDA number is 15.945.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected award count is one.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on December 16, 2019, and the original closing date was December 27, 2019.
Is the project intended to be one-time or ongoing?
The opportunity indicates the work is intended to be ongoing rather than one-time. It notes the agreement may be modified in future years to provide additional funds based on performance, progress, and the availability of funds.
Under what conditions could additional funding be provided in future years?
Additional funding may be provided through future modifications based on performance, progress, and the availability of funds.
What outcomes does the project aim to support beyond academics?
Beyond improving science learning outcomes, the project aims to support a stewardship ethic by helping students understand the marine ecosystems that sustain their communities and by strengthening relationships tied to local conservation priorities.
Why is STEM a priority in this context?
In the described village school environment, STEM subjects can receive less attention due to limited staff and multi-grade teaching demands. The opportunity frames STEM as critical for long-term career readiness and informed decision-making about natural resources.
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