Assistance Listing 15.011
Experienced Services Program
Department of the Interior · National Park Service
Assistance Listing 15.011, “Experienced Services Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $12.4M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Experienced Services Program (ESP) provides support to the National Park Service (NPS) on natural and cultural resource conservation projects that enable the agency to carry out its mission. Special emphasis will be placed on projects that improve the maintenance of national park resources and enhance the visitor experience. ESP participants will provide technical assistance and support to the NPS in the development and execution of projects that benefit the general public and provide support to NPS employees. This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older, who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current NPS staffing levels. The ESP participants will not replace or displace current NPS employees.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.011
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
This program is limited to qualified non-profit organizations subject to 26 USC 501 c(3) of the tax code, and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of establishment must be submitted with the application.
Intended beneficiaries: Senior Citizen (60+).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Estimated range of $10,000-$150,000 per funded award.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.011. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.011
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Experienced Services ProgramNational Park Service | Closed | $1 – $3M | Jul 22, 2024 | 15.011 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.011?
15.011 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Experienced Services Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.011?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.011 provide?
The agency reported $12,351,661 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.