Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 2015GRTE0015
Apply for NPS 2015GRTE0015
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civilian Conservation Corps Era Dry Stone Wall Restoration Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2015 and posted on Jun 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Civilian Conservation Corps Era Dry Stone Wall Restoration Training" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 2015GRTE0015; CFDA 15.945). The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work would be carried out in close coordination with NPS staff rather than as a simple pass-through grant. The overall intent was to support Grand Teton National Park by preserving and passing on the specialized craft of historic dry-laid stone masonry, specifically the rehabilitation and proper reconstruction of stone walls originally associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era.
The program focus is both preservation and education. On the preservation side, the project targets the long-term care of the park's extensive network of dry stone walls by applying recognized, internationally accepted standards for load-bearing dry stone masonry. On the education side, the core deliverable is a multi-year, leader-led, on-site training program that blends classroom-style instruction (history, principles, and techniques of dry stone construction, plus how to recognize CCC-era wall characteristics) with hands-on field work on real wall segments in the park. Training content is expected to cover identification of CCC-era wall construction features, structural condition assessment, correct reconstruction methods, and job-site safety. The training is designed to benefit multiple audiences, including members of the public, park partners, and NPS employees (including Grand Teton maintenance and interpretation staff and potentially other NPS units).
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at about $250,000 total, with one anticipated award. The posted figures indicate an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $100,000, with final funding contingent on FY 2015 appropriations; the NPS noted the announcement could be cancelled if appropriations were insufficient to support new awards. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The application deadline listed in the source material appears in two places with slightly different dates (July 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, and a closing date of July 17, 2015), but in either case it was a mid-July 2015 close and the opportunity was archived in August 2015.
Eligibility was limited to non-federal, nonprofit entities, including 501(c)(3) organizations (specifically excluding institutions of higher education in the eligibility field provided). The legal authority cited includes provisions that allow NPS to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners to carry out NPS programs (54 U.S.C. 101702(a) and (b)), as well as authority related to agreements for national trails (16 USC 1246(h)(1)). In practical terms, the structure signals that NPS expected an experienced preservation/training partner capable of delivering craft instruction at a professional level while working within federal compliance and safety requirements.
Responsibilities were clearly divided between NPS and the recipient, with several joint duties. NPS's role emphasized program coordination, site readiness, compliance, and operational support. NPS would plan and facilitate the multi-year training program, publicize and recruit participants for annual on-site training events, and ensure a minimum level of NPS maintenance staff presence to support and guide the work. NPS would also handle significant pre-work and logistical obligations: preparing work areas; completing required compliance steps (including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance as appropriate); obtaining permits and approvals tied to natural and cultural resource protection, water quality, and local building codes; providing secure staging areas for stone and equipment; sourcing additional stone as needed; managing public access at training and staging locations; protecting or temporarily removing and replacing site features that could be disturbed (such as curbs, signs, benches, and drainage elements); salvaging and replanting vegetation impacted by the work; installing and maintaining erosion and silt control if required; dealing with hazardous materials if discovered; hauling and disposing of surplus debris (expected mainly stone and dirt); and restoring landscaping and vegetation after training concludes each year. NPS also committed to producing a brief annual report tracking measurable results such as the number of trainees, total training hours, and related interpretive activities, creating a running record of the park's wall preservation training efforts.
The recipient organization (the announcement references Dry Stone Conservancy, Inc. in the work description) was responsible for delivering the actual training and the craft labor that makes the training meaningful. That includes coordinating the annual curriculum with Grand Teton staff and other partners, ensuring an appropriate balance of formal instruction and hands-on practice, and making training available to the public, partners, and NPS personnel. The recipient would provide the labor and hand tools needed for on-site wall preservation training, coordinate scheduling and work activities with NPS and partners, and ensure work is organized so archaeological observation and sampling can be performed safely. A specific coordination requirement is included: the recipient would provide 72 hours notice to the designated NPS official before disassembling walls, which reflects the sensitivity of working on historic fabric and the need for oversight. Technical standards are emphasized as well, including rebuilding wall segments to recognized international standards for load-bearing dry stone masonry, properly blending new work with adjacent wall segments, and setting face stones at the correct angle (batter) to match existing wall geometry or accepted standards where adjacent reference segments are absent. The recipient would also coordinate with NPS on integrating drainpipes supplied by NPS when those need to pass through or behind wall sections. All hands-on training and site work must comply with OSHA requirements along with local, state, and park safety rules, reinforcing that the program is simultaneously a training environment and an active worksite.
Several items are explicitly joint responsibilities, underscoring the cooperative nature of the agreement. NPS and the recipient would jointly select the annual training projects (based on available funding) and jointly develop the curriculum and training materials tailored to the chosen wall segments and preservation needs. The recipient would also review and comment on NPS's draft annual report at the end of tasks under the agreement, helping ensure the reporting accurately reflects training outcomes and accomplishments.
Finally, the agreement term was designed to be flexible, with projects expected to run from one to five years depending on the negotiated scope. The cooperative agreement would not become effective until signed by the NPS awarding officer, and generally would expire after five years unless ended earlier under the applicable federal administrative rules (2 CFR Part 200). The announcement notes that modifications could be proposed by either party prior to expiration and would take effect upon written approval, and that individual activities under the umbrella agreement would be further defined through project statements, plans, and budgets developed collaboratively. For administrative questions, the point of contact listed was Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist at Grand Teton National Park (307-344-2082; tinaholland@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Civilian Conservation Corps Era Dry Stone Wall Restoration Training."
Which agency is offering the funding?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, offered this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 2015GRTE0015. CFDA: 15.945.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would carry out the work in close coordination with NPS staff rather than operating as a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The intent was to support Grand Teton National Park by preserving and passing on the specialized craft of historic dry-laid stone masonry, with a focus on rehabilitating and properly reconstructing stone walls associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era.
Where would the work take place?
The work and on-site training were intended to take place at Grand Teton National Park on real segments of the park's dry stone walls.
What is the program focus: preservation, education, or both?
Both. The opportunity combines preservation of historic wall infrastructure with education through a multi-year, leader-led, on-site training program.
What kind of training is expected under this opportunity?
The core deliverable is a multi-year, leader-led training program that blends classroom-style instruction (history, principles, and techniques of dry stone construction, and how to recognize CCC-era wall characteristics) with hands-on field work on actual wall segments in the park.
What topics should the training cover?
Training content was expected to include identification of CCC-era wall construction features, structural condition assessment, correct reconstruction methods, and job-site safety. It also includes instruction on recognized standards for load-bearing dry stone masonry.
Who is the intended audience for the training?
The training was designed to benefit multiple audiences, including members of the public, park partners, and NPS employees (including Grand Teton maintenance and interpretation staff and potentially other NPS units).
How much funding was available?
Total funding was estimated at about $250,000, with one anticipated award.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The posted figures indicate an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Was the funding guaranteed?
No. Final funding was contingent on FY 2015 appropriations, and NPS noted the announcement could be cancelled if appropriations were insufficient to support new awards.
How many awards were expected?
One award was anticipated.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to non-federal, nonprofit entities, including 501(c)(3) organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility field provided specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
What is the legal authority for the cooperative agreement?
The legal authority cited includes 54 U.S.C. 101702(a) and (b) (authority allowing NPS to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners to carry out NPS programs) and 16 USC 1246(h)(1) (authority related to agreements for national trails).
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply for project execution?
It indicates NPS expected substantial involvement in coordination, oversight, compliance, and site readiness, with the recipient delivering the training and craft work in close partnership with NPS staff.
What were NPS's main responsibilities under the agreement?
NPS responsibilities emphasized program coordination, site readiness, compliance, and operational support. NPS would plan and facilitate the multi-year training program, publicize and recruit participants for annual on-site training events, and ensure a minimum NPS maintenance staff presence to support and guide the work.
What compliance and permitting tasks would NPS handle?
NPS would complete required compliance steps (including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA compliance as appropriate) and obtain permits and approvals tied to natural and cultural resource protection, water quality, and local building codes.
What site preparation and logistics would NPS provide?
NPS would prepare work areas; provide secure staging areas for stone and equipment; source additional stone as needed; manage public access at training and staging locations; and protect or temporarily remove and replace site features that could be disturbed (such as curbs, signs, benches, and drainage elements).
What environmental protection and restoration tasks would NPS perform?
NPS would salvage and replant vegetation impacted by the work; install and maintain erosion and silt control if required; handle hazardous materials if discovered; haul and dispose of surplus debris (expected mainly stone and dirt); and restore landscaping and vegetation after training concludes each year.
Would NPS produce any reporting under the agreement?
Yes. NPS committed to producing a brief annual report tracking measurable results such as the number of trainees, total training hours, and related interpretive activities, creating a running record of the park's wall preservation training efforts.
What were the recipient organization's main responsibilities?
The recipient would deliver the training and the associated craft labor. Responsibilities include coordinating the annual curriculum with Grand Teton staff and other partners, balancing formal instruction with hands-on practice, and making training available to the public, partners, and NPS personnel.
What tools and labor would the recipient provide?
The recipient would provide labor and hand tools needed for on-site wall preservation training, coordinate scheduling and work activities with NPS and partners, and ensure work is organized so archaeological observation and sampling can be performed safely.
Is there a specific notification requirement before disassembling walls?
Yes. The recipient would provide 72 hours notice to the designated NPS official before disassembling walls.
What technical standards apply to rebuilding the stone walls?
The recipient is expected to rebuild wall segments to recognized international standards for load-bearing dry stone masonry, properly blend new work with adjacent wall segments, and set face stones at the correct angle (batter) to match existing wall geometry or accepted standards where adjacent reference segments are absent.
How are drainage elements handled during wall reconstruction?
The recipient would coordinate with NPS on integrating drainpipes supplied by NPS when drainpipes need to pass through or behind wall sections.
What safety requirements apply to the training and field work?
All hands-on training and site work must comply with OSHA requirements along with local, state, and park safety rules.
What responsibilities are shared jointly between NPS and the recipient?
NPS and the recipient would jointly select annual training projects (based on available funding) and jointly develop the curriculum and training materials tailored to the chosen wall segments and preservation needs. The recipient would also review and comment on NPS's draft annual report.
How long could the cooperative agreement last?
The term was designed to be flexible, with projects expected to run from one to five years depending on the negotiated scope.
When would the cooperative agreement become effective?
The cooperative agreement would not become effective until signed by the NPS awarding officer.
What rules govern the agreement's administration and duration?
The announcement notes the agreement generally would expire after five years unless ended earlier under applicable federal administrative rules (2 CFR Part 200).
Can the agreement be modified after award?
Yes. Modifications could be proposed by either party prior to expiration and would take effect upon written approval. Individual activities would be further defined through project statements, plans, and budgets developed collaboratively.
What were the application deadline and closing date?
The source material lists slightly different dates: July 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time and a closing date of July 17, 2015. In either case, it was a mid-July 2015 close.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived in August 2015.
Who was the listed point of contact for administrative questions?
Tina Holland, Agreements Specialist at Grand Teton National Park. Phone: 307-344-2082. Email: tinaholland@nps.gov.
Does the opportunity reference a specific recipient organization in the description?
Yes. The announcement references Dry Stone Conservancy, Inc. in the work description.
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