Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00173
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ASSISTANCE WITH HAWK HILL TRAIL REHABILITATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2014 and posted on Jul 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2014 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 Management with GGNPC. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $489,320.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $489,320.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled ASSISTANCE WITH HAWK HILL TRAIL REHABILITATION (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00173) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on natural resource stewardship work at Hawk Hill within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The core purpose is to support a trail rehabilitation effort that the park and its nonprofit partner, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), consider mutually beneficial and in the public interest. This project sits within a broader multi-year initiative to enhance and improve trails across the GGNRA, with Hawk Hill identified as a location where coordinated management, restoration, and site protection are needed.
Rather than functioning as an open grant competition, this notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means NPS is using the announcement to publicly document its plan to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative management relationship with GGNPC, rather than inviting new applicants to compete. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 28, 2014, and it was archived on August 5, 2014. The announcement indicates there is expected to be one award.
The planned work emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation and protection of the Hawk Hill trail corridor, including revegetation, ecological restoration, and other measures designed to stabilize and protect the site. The description makes clear that both agencies intend to be actively involved, with NPS (GGNRA staff) and Conservancy staff working side-by-side through a joint project management team. Activities contemplated under the cooperative effort include project coordination and management support, stewardship and field implementation, archeological monitoring where needed, natural resource restoration actions, community engagement, and measures aimed at both visitor safety and protection of sensitive resources. In other words, the project blends operational trail improvement work with environmental restoration and visitor/resource management, reflecting the complexity of heavily used park sites where recreation infrastructure and habitat protection have to be addressed together.
Roles are described as collaborative and complementary. GGNRA is responsible for establishing the project goals and objectives, while both GGNRA and Conservancy staff contribute expertise to complete the tasks identified in the agreement. The Conservancy is expected to provide technical expertise, participate in project planning and execution teams, and supply additional specialized capacity as requested by the park. This structure is typical of cooperative agreements, where substantial federal involvement is anticipated and the partner organization is not simply a passive recipient of funds, but an active co-implementer of the work.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $489,320, with an award ceiling of $489,320 and an award floor of $1. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, and the activity category is Natural Resources. The CFDA number associated with the work is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), aligning with the Conservancy partner type described in the notice.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information link and provides a named NPS contact for access issues: Kristina Bliss, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 805-370-2321 or by email at kristinabliss@nps.gov.
FAQs: Assistance with Hawk Hill Trail Rehabilitation (P14AS00173)
What is the title and funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled ASSISTANCE WITH HAWK HILL TRAIL REHABILITATION and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00173.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this an open competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. It is used to publicly document NPS's plan to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative management relationship rather than invite competing applications.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates there is expected to be one award.
What is the purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support a trail rehabilitation effort at Hawk Hill that NPS and its nonprofit partner consider mutually beneficial and in the public interest, with a focus on stewardship, restoration, and protection of the trail corridor and surrounding resources.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Hawk Hill within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
How does this project fit into broader park efforts?
The project sits within a broader multi-year initiative to enhance and improve trails across the GGNRA, and identifies Hawk Hill as a location where coordinated management, restoration, and site protection are needed.
What kinds of activities are included in the planned work?
The planned work emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation and protection of the Hawk Hill trail corridor, including revegetation, ecological restoration, and other stabilization and site-protection measures. The notice also describes collaborative activities such as:
- Project coordination and management support
- Stewardship and field implementation
- Archeological monitoring where needed
- Natural resource restoration actions
- Community engagement
- Measures supporting visitor safety and protection of sensitive resources
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this work?
The CFDA number listed is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
Who is the nonprofit partner mentioned in the notice?
The notice references the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) as the nonprofit partner in the cooperative management relationship tied to this project.
How will NPS and the partner organization work together?
The notice describes a collaborative structure with substantial federal involvement. NPS (GGNRA staff) and Conservancy staff are expected to work side-by-side through a joint project management team, reflecting the cooperative agreement model where the partner is an active co-implementer rather than a passive recipient.
What roles are described for GGNRA (NPS) staff?
GGNRA is responsible for establishing project goals and objectives, and NPS staff are expected to be actively involved in project implementation alongside the partner organization.
What roles are described for Conservancy staff?
The Conservancy is expected to provide technical expertise, participate in project planning and execution teams, and supply additional specialized capacity as requested by the park.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $489,320.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $489,320 and the award floor is $1.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2014. The original and current closing date is July 28, 2014.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 5, 2014.
Where is the official additional information link?
The announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative follow-up?
The named NPS contact is Kristina Bliss, Grants and Agreements Specialist. Phone: 805-370-2321. Email: kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Why is this structured as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The notice indicates that substantial federal involvement is anticipated, with NPS and partner staff working jointly through a shared management structure. This is a common reason to use a cooperative agreement, especially for complex, on-the-ground stewardship and restoration work that requires coordinated implementation.
What outcomes is the project aiming to support?
Based on the description, the project aims to improve and protect the Hawk Hill trail corridor through rehabilitation and restoration actions, while also addressing site stabilization, sensitive resource protection, and visitor safety in a heavily used park setting.
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