Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP P16AC00207
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chickenbone Trail Youth Trail Rehabilitation Crew - ISRO" 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 Apr 12, 2016 and posted on Apr 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2016. (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 $60,000.00 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 "Chickenbone Trail Youth Trail Rehabilitation Crew - ISRO" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP P16AC00207) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) notice of intent to fund a specific set of project activities without competition. In practical terms, this means the agency is not seeking multiple competing proposals for selection; instead, it is signaling its plan to support a pre-identified partner for defined work during the 2016 summer season at Isle Royale National Park, focused on rehabilitating the East Chickenbone Trail.
The project scope centers on hands-on trail rehabilitation and resource protection work intended to improve trail conditions, reduce erosion impacts, and enhance visitor safety and experience while limiting damage to surrounding natural resources. The planned tasks include trail brushing (clearing encroaching vegetation), erosion control measures, rerouting sections of trail where needed, removing rocks and roots that create hazards or contribute to trail widening, grading the tread to restore proper drainage and durability, and constructing boardwalk segments to protect wet or sensitive areas and keep foot traffic on a stable surface. Overall, the work reflects typical backcountry trail restoration priorities: improving sustainability, controlling water flow, hardening high-impact areas, and minimizing off-trail impacts.
A notable operational component of the work is support for park-managed helicopter operations in the Chickenbone area. The Wisconsin Conservation Corps (WCC) crew is expected to assist park staff with helicopter-related logistics and with spotting boardwalk materials into backcountry locations within Isle Royale National Park. This indicates that some materials and equipment would be transported by air to remote areas that are otherwise difficult to access, and that the partner crew would help coordinate safe, efficient placement and handling of those materials in the field.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, such as joint planning, oversight, coordination of specialized operations (like aviation support), and alignment with park resource management standards. The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.931) and lists eligibility for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The award information indicates a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $60,000. The notice was posted April 12, 2016, created April 12, 2016, and had an application closing date of April 22, 2016, reflecting a short window typical of non-competitive notices tied to a planned seasonal project.
In summary, this grant notice describes planned financial and operational support for a youth conservation corps-style trail crew, specifically the Wisconsin Conservation Corps, to complete targeted rehabilitation work on the East Chickenbone Trail at Isle Royale National Park during summer 2016, including construction and erosion control activities plus logistical support for helicopter-assisted delivery and placement of boardwalk materials in remote backcountry areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the "Chickenbone Trail Youth Trail Rehabilitation Crew - ISRO" opportunity?
It is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) notice of intent to fund a defined set of trail rehabilitation and resource protection activities at Isle Royale National Park. The work is focused on rehabilitating the East Chickenbone Trail during the 2016 summer season.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP P16AC00207.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is a notice of intent to fund without competition, meaning the agency is not seeking multiple competing proposals. It is signaling its intent to support a pre-identified partner for specific work.
Who is the intended partner for this project?
The notice indicates the work is intended to be carried out by a Wisconsin Conservation Corps (WCC) crew.
Where will the project take place?
The project will take place at Isle Royale National Park, focused on the East Chickenbone Trail and the Chickenbone area.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is hands-on trail rehabilitation and resource protection intended to improve trail conditions, reduce erosion impacts, and enhance visitor safety and experience while limiting damage to surrounding natural resources.
What types of trail work are included in the scope?
The planned work includes trail brushing (clearing encroaching vegetation), erosion control measures, rerouting sections of trail where needed, removing rocks and roots that create hazards or contribute to trail widening, grading the tread to improve drainage and durability, and constructing boardwalk segments to protect wet or sensitive areas and keep foot traffic on a stable surface.
Why is erosion control emphasized in this project?
The notice describes the project as targeting improved trail sustainability by reducing erosion impacts and controlling water flow, which helps protect park resources and improves trail durability and visitor safety.
What does "trail brushing" mean in this context?
Trail brushing refers to clearing encroaching vegetation along the trail corridor to improve passability, visibility, and overall trail condition.
What does rerouting the trail involve?
Rerouting involves moving sections of the trail to a better alignment where needed, typically to address problem areas such as erosion-prone segments or locations where the existing tread is not sustainable.
What does "grading the tread" mean?
Grading the trail tread means reshaping and smoothing the walking surface to restore proper drainage and improve durability, helping the trail shed water rather than channeling it.
Will the project include building boardwalks?
Yes. The scope includes constructing boardwalk segments to protect wet or sensitive areas and to keep foot traffic on a stable surface.
How will boardwalk materials be delivered to remote areas?
The notice indicates support for park-managed helicopter operations in the Chickenbone area, including helicopter-assisted spotting of boardwalk materials into backcountry locations.
What role is the partner crew expected to play in helicopter operations?
The Wisconsin Conservation Corps crew is expected to assist park staff with helicopter-related logistics and with spotting boardwalk materials into backcountry locations within the park.
What type of federal award is anticipated?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
The notice describes a cooperative agreement as generally involving substantial federal involvement, such as joint planning, oversight, coordination of specialized operations (including aviation support), and alignment with park resource management standards.
What program area or category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and references CFDA 15.931.
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligibility is listed for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $60,000.
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted April 12, 2016, and created April 12, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 22, 2016.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice reflects a short window that is typical of non-competitive notices tied to a planned seasonal project with a pre-identified partner and defined work schedule.
What timeframe is the on-the-ground work planned for?
The notice describes the work as planned for the 2016 summer season.
What outcomes is the park aiming for through this work?
Based on the described tasks, the intended outcomes include improved trail conditions, reduced erosion and resource damage, better drainage and tread durability, protected sensitive/wet areas through boardwalk construction, and improved visitor safety and experience.
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