Cooperative Agreement P25AC02196
- The National Park Service (NPS) awarded the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc. a $293,000 Cooperative Agreement under the CFDA 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship program. The award, effective from July 19, 2024 to July 19, 2025, will enable the foundation to continue its Overnight Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience program, assess watershed and coastal health, and implement conservation programs within national parks in the National Capital Region. As a non-profit organization with...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Park Service (NPS) Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954) awarded a Cooperative Agreement of $749,000 to the Accokeek Foundation Inc. on June 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 19, 2035. This agreement funds the maintenance and operation of Piscataway Park facilities, including management of the National Colonial Farm visitor center on behalf of the National Park Service. The Foundation provides...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Park Foundation received a $5.1 million Cooperative Agreement from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954), awarded December 2, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2028. This award supports the Foundation's A250 Events initiative, which delivers educational, recreational, and cultural programming designed to connect Americans with national parks and public...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Park Foundation received a $905,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded August 19, 2025, under the National Park Service (NPS) Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954). The agreement supports the development and delivery of Junior Ranger recreation programming across approximately 45 National Park Service sites and neighboring communities, serving an estimated 20,000 participants nationwide. Through this partnership...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network program (CFDA 15.930) awarded $100,000 to the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc. on September 20, 2025, to enhance cultural tourism and economic growth in Piscataway National Park through September 2027. The project will develop and promote ecotourism initiatives, including improved trail connectivity, bird watching opportunities, kayaking access, and heritage preservation activities. These products and...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $174,410.18, was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) program. The project assists in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and improvement of the public's understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational, and other aspects of areas such as ecological conservation areas and state/local parks. Key activities under this award...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $119,951.34 to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund under the Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954) effective August 11, 2025, with completion scheduled for April 30, 2030. The awardee will provide environmental education and interpretive programming services through a dedicated Educational and Interpretive Lead position, delivering educational...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Park Service (NPS), under the Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939), awarded $1.0M to Baltimore Heritage Area Association Inc. (doing business as Baltimore National Heritage Area) effective August 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The cooperative agreement funds the enhancement and management of the Baltimore National Heritage Area through targeted conservation and community engagement activities. Key deliverables include...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $197,500 Cooperative Agreement to the University of Pennsylvania under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) effective September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2027. The primary deliverable is a mandatory landscape report for Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park that will assess and provide management guidance...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on August 29, 2025, under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945). This project will identify and assess mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife across approximately six national park units by sampling dragonfly larvae in lakes, streams, and wetlands. The dragonfly...
The National Park Service (NPS) awarded Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc., a $195,000 Cooperative Agreement under the NPS Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954) effective September 17, 2025, through September 16, 2035. The foundation delivers outdoor-based learning experiences for pre-kindergarten through high school students through the Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center, located in Accokeek, Maryland. These educational programs foster student appreciation, awareness, and lifelong stewardship of the natural environment while providing interpretation of cultural artifacts, archival materials, landscapes, and heritage structures at Hard Bargain Farm. As a recognized environmental education and watershed conservation organization, the Alice Ferguson Foundation leverages this funding to support the NPS mission of natural and cultural resource conservation and public engagement. The award enables the foundation to continue delivering comprehensive environmental science field studies and cultural heritage education that align with the broader NPS objective of connecting diverse communities—particularly underserved populations in the National Capital Region—with meaningful outdoor learning experiences and natural resource stewardship opportunities.Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $64.0k | 9/18/25 | ||
| Not listed | $43.0k | 9/18/25 | ||
| Not listed | $88.0k | 9/17/25 |