Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00070
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct trail maintenance including tread repair and erosion control on several trails in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2013 and posted on May 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $113,920.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $113,920.00 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) grant opportunity titled "Conduct trail maintenance including tread repair and erosion control on several trails in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00070) is a discretionary funding action intended to support on-the-ground trail maintenance and resource protection work within Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Although it appears on Grants.gov as a funding announcement, it is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS planned to fund a specific set of project activities without competition through a cooperative agreement with an identified partner, American Conservation Experience. In other words, the announcement is informational and documents NPS intent to make a single, non-competitive award for a defined scope of work rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
The project focuses on practical trail maintenance tasks aimed at improving trail conditions, fixing erosion damage, and reducing future maintenance needs. A central component of the work involves tread repair, where field crews would transport, distribute, and compact tread materials in sections of trail that have become eroded or degraded. This type of work typically stabilizes the walking surface, improves safety and accessibility for visitors, and helps prevent the continued loss of soil and trail widening that can damage surrounding natural and cultural resources.
In addition to tread work, the scope includes installing and cleaning drainage features designed to control water flow on trails, which is one of the most important factors in erosion prevention. Specifically, crews may install or clean water bars and grade dips (also described as swales), using hand tools such as mattocks, hoes, and shovels. These structures help move water off the trail surface in a controlled way, reducing gullying, sediment transport, and the need for repeated repairs after storms.
Vegetation management is also included, with crews removing encroaching vegetation that can narrow trails, reduce sightlines, and push hikers off the intended tread. The announcement notes that this work may be completed using both hand tools and power equipment, including gas-powered string trimmers, chainsaws, and pole saws. This suggests the project could involve clearing brush and small trees, addressing downed limbs, and maintaining corridor clearances consistent with trail class and visitor use.
Another task area is the blocking of "social trails," which are unofficial user-created paths that can fragment habitats, accelerate erosion, and harm sensitive areas by diverting foot traffic away from designated routes. The project would likely use physical and visual methods to discourage use of these informal paths. Related to visitor management, the work scope also includes installation of signage, which can provide direction, reinforce staying on designated trails, improve visitor safety, and reduce impacts by guiding use patterns.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, reflecting an arrangement where the NPS and the partner organization both have involvement in carrying out the project. The associated CFDA number is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which aligns with the involvement of American Conservation Experience and the hands-on conservation fieldwork described. The posting date was May 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 31, 2013, and an archive date of October 31, 2013.
The announcement lists one expected award, and the funding amount is fixed: an estimated total funding of $113,920, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $113,920. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning the recipient was not expected to provide a match to receive the stated federal funding amount. While the eligible applicant category is described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the narrative makes clear that the award was intended to go to a specific partner without competition, so eligibility information is largely standard Grants.gov formatting rather than an open invitation to apply.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Brian Straka at the National Park Service (phone 865-436-1217, email brianstraka@nps.gov). The additional information link is provided through the Grants.gov website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identification number of this NPS grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct trail maintenance including tread repair and erosion control on several trails in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park." The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00070.
Is this a request for applications (an open competition) on Grants.gov?
No. Even though it appears on Grants.gov as a funding announcement, it is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a public notice describing NPS intent to fund a specific project without competition.
If it is not an open solicitation, what is the purpose of posting it?
The posting functions as an informational notice documenting that the National Park Service planned to make a single, non-competitive award for a defined scope of work.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this non-competitive award?
The announcement states the cooperative agreement was intended to be made with an identified partner: American Conservation Experience.
What park and location does this project support?
The work is intended to take place within Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, focusing on trail maintenance and resource protection on several trails in the park.
What is the main goal of the project?
The project goal is on-the-ground trail maintenance and resource protection, with practical tasks aimed at improving trail conditions, repairing erosion damage, and reducing future maintenance needs.
What types of trail maintenance activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope described includes tread repair, erosion control, installation and cleaning of drainage features (such as water bars and grade dips/swales), vegetation management along trails, blocking unofficial "social trails," and installing signage.
What does "tread repair" involve in this project?
Tread repair is described as transporting, distributing, and compacting tread materials in trail sections that have become eroded or degraded, helping stabilize the walking surface and reduce continued soil loss and trail widening.
Why are drainage features included, and what specific features are mentioned?
Drainage work is included because controlling water flow on trails is a key factor in preventing erosion. The announcement specifically mentions installing or cleaning water bars and grade dips (also described as swales).
What tools are referenced for drainage installation and cleaning?
The notice references hand tools such as mattocks, hoes, and shovels for work related to water bars and grade dips/swales.
What does vegetation management include, and what equipment may be used?
Vegetation management includes removing encroaching vegetation that can narrow trails and reduce sightlines. The announcement notes the work may use both hand tools and power equipment, including gas-powered string trimmers, chainsaws, and pole saws.
What are "social trails," and what does the project plan to do about them?
Social trails are unofficial user-created paths that can increase erosion and harm sensitive areas by diverting foot traffic from designated routes. The project includes blocking these social trails to discourage their use.
Does the scope mention any visitor-facing elements like signs?
Yes. The scope includes installation of signage intended to provide direction, reinforce use of designated trails, improve visitor safety, and reduce resource impacts by guiding visitor use patterns.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement identifies the funding activity category as Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS and the partner organization would both have involvement in carrying out the project activities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The associated CFDA number is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations." This aligns with the involvement of American Conservation Experience and the hands-on fieldwork described in the scope.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement lists one expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the project?
The estimated total funding is $113,920.
Is there an award ceiling and floor, and what are they?
Yes. The award ceiling is $113,920 and the award floor is also $113,920, meaning the funding amount is fixed as stated in the notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is listed as eligible to apply on the announcement?
The eligible applicant category is described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative indicates the award was intended to go to a specific partner without competition.
What are the key posting, closing, and archive dates?
The posting date is May 24, 2013. The original and current closing date is May 31, 2013. The archive date is October 31, 2013.
Who can be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Brian Straka at the National Park Service. Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
Where is the additional information link hosted?
The additional information link is provided through the Grants.gov website.
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