Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00646
The Native Plant Seed Collection Program for Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) funding action focused on supporting native plant restoration work in southern Nevada and northeastern Arizona by building capacity for seed collection, processing, and data management. The project is tied to the Great Basin Institute (GBI) Research Associate Program, which partners with federal and state agencies across Nevada to provide training, hands-on conservation experience, and environmental education opportunities, particularly aimed at diverse youth and early career professionals. In practical terms, the effort is designed to place a Resource Assistant (RA) into field and facility work that directly supports native plant restoration projects through the collection and preparation of high-quality native seed.
The RA role described in the opportunity is broad and field-intensive, combining ecological surveying with applied restoration support. Work includes locating and accessing suitable native plant populations either by vehicle or on foot, identifying both native and non-native plant species, and documenting conditions and observations in a way that can be used for land management decisions. The RA is also expected to support seed increase fields, which involves routine plant care such as planting, weeding, and irrigation. A major technical component is learning to evaluate seed ripeness and viability, then selecting and applying appropriate harvesting techniques, collection protocols, cleaning procedures, and storage methods to ensure the resulting seed is usable for future restoration. Just as important is the requirement for proper documentation of all accessions, meaning each seed collection must be tracked with accurate records so it can be traced back to its origin and handled correctly in storage and later use.
A key deliverable area is data management. The RA is responsible for managing collection and storage information using tools such as GIS for spatial data, Microsoft Access for database tracking, and photo documentation to support verification and reporting. This indicates the program is not only about collecting seed, but also about building a defensible, organized seed inventory system that land managers can rely on when planning restoration activities, monitoring outcomes, and meeting internal documentation standards.
From an administrative standpoint, this listing is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement mechanism under CFDA 15.931, categorized under Natural Resources. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity number is P17AS00646, titled exactly as listed, and it shows an award ceiling of $33,307. However, the notice explicitly states it is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications, meaning the National Park Service published it to inform the public that it planned to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement with GBI rather than run an open competition. The posting dates reflect that intent: created August 10, 2017, with an original closing date of August 24, 2017, and expected awards listed as 0 because the action is effectively a sole-source or pre-arranged award action under an existing partnership rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.Apply for P17AS00646
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native Plant Seed Collection Program for Lake Mead National Recreation Area" 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 Aug 10, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2017 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is NOT a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GBI.. (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 $33,307.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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