Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00050
The VOYA Historic Structures Repairs and Painting opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP20AC00050) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on preserving five historic buildings at Voyageurs National Park that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures date to the early 1920s and 1930s and were built by the State of Minnesota and the Civilian Conservation Corps, reflecting the rustic architectural style associated with federal relief-era park development across the country. The grant is positioned as a way to protect prior rehabilitation investments, keep these operational buildings in good condition, and maintain them as an important visitor destination where the park can interpret and share their historic significance.
The core work is straightforward but substantial exterior preservation and repainting to address deteriorating finishes. The wood siding paint is cracking and peeling, so the project calls for repairing existing siding, scraping failing paint, and repainting a total of about 11,800 square feet of exterior siding across the five buildings. In addition to surface preparation and repainting, the scope includes replacement of roughly 600 square feet of wood siding where the material has degraded beyond simple repair. The project also includes detailed work on building components that typically fail first in harsh weather: scraping and painting 36 windows, 9 entry doors, and 3 garage doors. Bare wood areas are to be primed/painted appropriately, followed by two coats of latex paint applied using a combination of brushing and spraying. Because some areas are elevated, the work plan explicitly anticipates using scaffolding and ladders to safely reach high sections.
A major purpose of the opportunity goes beyond building maintenance. The National Park Service frames the project as supporting a broader government objective of giving youth meaningful, hands-on opportunities to learn about the environment and public lands by working on real projects in national parks. In that model, participants gain workforce experience and conservation skills, while the park receives the indirect benefit of completing needed preservation work on historic resources. The funding activity categories reflect that blend of outcomes, spanning community development, education, employment and training, environmental stewardship, and regional development.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial federal involvement or coordination during project implementation. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted December 16, 2019, with an original closing date of December 26, 2019. The program anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $72,108. The associated CFDA number listed for the opportunity is 15.931.Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00050
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VOYA Historic Structures Repairs and Painting" 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 Dec 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 26, 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 $72,108.00 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 VOYA Historic Structures Repairs and Painting.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP20AC00050.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal government expects substantial involvement or coordination during implementation.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What park and location does the project support?
The project supports work at Voyageurs National Park.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to preserve five historic buildings by completing exterior repairs and repainting to address deteriorating finishes, while also protecting prior rehabilitation investments and keeping the buildings in good operational condition as an important visitor destination.
How many buildings are included, and why are they significant?
The project covers five historic buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They date to the early 1920s and 1930s, were built by the State of Minnesota and the Civilian Conservation Corps, and reflect the rustic architectural style associated with federal relief-era park development.
What work will be performed on the buildings?
The scope focuses on exterior preservation, including repairing existing wood siding, scraping failing paint, and repainting where paint is cracking and peeling.
How much exterior siding will be repainted?
Approximately 11,800 square feet of exterior siding across the five buildings is planned for repainting.
Will any siding be replaced, not just repaired?
Yes. The scope includes replacing about 600 square feet of wood siding where the material has degraded beyond simple repair.
What specific building components are included besides siding?
The project includes scraping and painting 36 windows, 9 entry doors, and 3 garage doors.
What painting approach is described?
Bare wood areas are to be primed/painted appropriately, followed by two coats of latex paint applied using a combination of brushing and spraying.
Does the work require access equipment like scaffolding?
Yes. Because some areas are elevated, the work plan anticipates using scaffolding and ladders to reach higher sections safely.
Is this opportunity only about maintenance, or does it have additional goals?
It has additional goals. NPS frames the project as supporting a broader objective of giving youth meaningful, hands-on opportunities to learn about the environment and public lands by working on real national park projects, building workforce experience and conservation skills.
How does the National Park Service benefit from the youth engagement model?
Under this model, participants gain experience, and the park receives the indirect benefit of completing needed preservation work on historic resources.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity lists categories spanning community development, education, employment and training, environmental stewardship, and regional development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $72,108.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was December 26, 2019.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
What kinds of building conditions is the project intended to address?
The project is intended to address exterior paint and finish deterioration, specifically cracking and peeling paint on wood siding and other exterior components, along with localized wood degradation requiring repair or replacement.
Why does NPS emphasize protecting prior rehabilitation investments?
The opportunity is positioned as a way to protect prior rehabilitation investments by keeping the buildings in good condition and preventing further deterioration that could undermine earlier preservation work.
Why are these buildings important for visitors?
NPS describes them as an important visitor destination where the park can interpret and share the buildings' historic significance.
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