Assistance Listing 15.944
Natural Resource Stewardship
Department of the Interior · National Park Service
Assistance Listing 15.944, “Natural Resource Stewardship,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 26 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $31.2M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Natural Resource Stewardship program is the principle means through which the National Park Service (NPS) evaluates and improves the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine and coastal resources, sustains biological communities on the lands and waters in parks, and actively endeavors to improve the resiliency of these natural resources. NPS conducts natural resource stewardship largely at the park level, utilizing park personnel and contractor or cooperative support. To carry out and further this stewardship responsibility, the NPS implements programs that encompass a broad range of research, operational, and educational activities.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.944
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
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Tribal
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
- County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
- Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
State, local, or tribal governments, other Federal agencies, other public entities, educational institutions, private nonprofit organizations.
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): Range: $10,000 - $3,000,000 Average: $250,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.944. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.944
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $60K – $100K | Jun 12, 2024 | 15.944 | |
testNational Park Service | Closed | $5 – $10 | May 31, 2023 | 15.944 |
Bridging the Watershed ProgramNational Park Service | Closed | Amount not specified | Sep 18, 2014 | 15.944 |
The Amphibian & Reptile ConservancyNational Park Service | Closed | $1 – $25K | Sep 12, 2014 | 15.944 |
Amphibian and Reptile ConservancyNational Park Service | Closed | $1 – $25K | Aug 22, 2014 | 15.944 |
Covered Bridge Educational PrpjectsNational Park Service | Closed | $1 – $260K | Aug 18, 2014 | 15.944 |
| Closed | $1 – $160K | Aug 18, 2014 | 15.944 | |
Great Falls Youth Staffing ProjectNational Park Service | Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 17, 2014 | 15.944 |
2nd Nature: National Park and the Power of ArtNational Park Service | Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 15, 2014 | 15.944 |
Canal Classrooms Teacher Corps ProgramNational Park Service | Closed | Amount not specified | Aug 14, 2014 | 15.944 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.944?
15.944 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Natural Resource Stewardship.” 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 15.944?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Tribal, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority) and Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.944 provide?
The agency reported $31,240,285 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.