Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00822
Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00822
- The DOI-NPS in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Crew for Trail Stabilization at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve" 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 Jun 17, 2016 and posted on Jun 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 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 $50,000.00 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 Conservation Crew for Trail Stabilization at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action that was publicly posted as a notice of intent to award, not as an open solicitation. In other words, it was not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, the NPS announced that it planned to fund a specific set of trail maintenance and stabilization activities through a non-competitive task agreement with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.931 and is categorized around employment, labor, and training, reflecting that the project is designed to deliver hands-on conservation work experience and education for young adults while improving priority park infrastructure.
The project itself focuses on cyclical and deferred maintenance on park trails during the 2016 field season, with work centered on the Copper Lake Trail in Wrangell-St. Elias. The core field tasks include trail construction and clearing activities carried out under the direction of the park's Maintenance Trail Supervisor and/or designated Trail Leads. Expected work elements include clearing vegetation with chainsaws and similar tools, brushing and maintaining existing trail corridors, and installing synthetic trail tread material (Duradeck) where needed. The stated purpose ties these activities to both resource protection and visitor safety, while also using the work site as an educational setting where interns learn about Wrangell-St. Elias natural and cultural conservation programs.
Funding and schedule details are clearly defined. The anticipated federal award amount is $49,044.20, with an additional cost share contribution listed at $12,989.75. The anticipated length of the agreement is six weeks, with a performance window from September 19, 2016 through October 30, 2016. The award instrument is a task agreement issued under a previously established cooperative agreement between NPS and SCA (Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031), and the cited statutory authority is 16 USC 1723(c)(1). The anticipated award ceiling shown in the opportunity metadata is $50,000, with one expected award.
The roles of each partner are spelled out in a simple division of responsibilities. SCA commits to providing one trained crew for the full period of performance, transporting that crew to the work site, and supporting participants through a living allowance, insurance/assurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also provides participant support infrastructure such as a 24/7 staffed hotline, along with site visits and performance evaluations. On the NPS side, the park provides the financial assistance amount noted above, delivers orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, and ensures project-specific safety training. NPS also supplies key project equipment and materials, specifically listing items like Duradeck, drills, screwdrivers, and other tools, and provides safety instruction for operating government equipment such as a generator, battery charging systems, and ATV/UTV use. Operationally, NPS assigns a technical representative to be on-site with the crew to guide and assist as needed, provides transportation from the trailhead to camp and the work site, and completes written evaluations documenting both SCA performance and project outcomes at completion.
Finally, the notice explains why the award is being made without competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), an agency must justify why competitive procedures are not practical. Here, the rationale is that this task agreement is being issued under an already competed cooperative agreement with SCA, meaning the underlying partnership vehicle had previously gone through a competitive process. The public posting serves mainly as transparency: it documents the intended recipient (SCA), the project scope (trail stabilization and maintenance work on Copper Lake Trail), the funding level, the schedule, and the shared responsibilities for delivering both conservation outcomes and workforce development benefits. The listed point of contact for the announcement is James Cato.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant solicitation where organizations can apply?
No. This was publicly posted as a notice of intent to award, not as an open solicitation. It was not requesting applications from the public.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service (NPS) stated it planned to make a non-competitive task agreement award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What is the name of the project described in the notice?
The project is titled "Conservation Crew for Trail Stabilization at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve."
Which federal agency is issuing the funding action?
The funding action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What park and trail are the focus of the work?
The work is at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, centered on the Copper Lake Trail.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to address cyclical and deferred maintenance on park trails, supporting resource protection and visitor safety, while providing hands-on conservation work experience and education for young adults.
What types of on-the-ground tasks are included?
Expected work elements include trail construction and clearing activities, clearing vegetation with chainsaws and similar tools, brushing and maintaining existing trail corridors, and installing synthetic trail tread material (Duradeck) where needed.
During what time period is the work planned?
The anticipated period of performance is six weeks, from September 19, 2016 through October 30, 2016.
What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The anticipated federal award amount is $49,044.20.
Is there any cost share listed?
Yes. The notice lists an additional cost share contribution of $12,989.75.
What is the award ceiling shown in the opportunity metadata?
The anticipated award ceiling shown is $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
One expected award is listed.
What is the funding instrument used for this award?
The award instrument is a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement between NPS and SCA.
What is the referenced cooperative agreement number?
The task agreement is issued under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice places the opportunity under CFDA 15.931.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized around employment, labor, and training, reflecting the project design to provide hands-on conservation work experience and education while improving priority park infrastructure.
Who provides field direction for the crew during the project?
Trail construction and clearing activities are carried out under the direction of the park's Maintenance Trail Supervisor and/or designated Trail Leads.
What does SCA commit to providing for the project?
SCA commits to providing one trained crew for the full period of performance, transporting the crew to the work site, and supporting participants through a living allowance, insurance/assurance coverage, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also provides participant support infrastructure such as a 24/7 staffed hotline, along with site visits and performance evaluations.
What does NPS provide as part of the agreement?
NPS provides the financial assistance amount described in the notice, orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, and project-specific safety training. NPS also supplies key project equipment and materials (including Duradeck, drills, screwdrivers, and other tools) and provides safety instruction for operating government equipment such as a generator, battery charging systems, and ATV/UTV use.
Will NPS have someone on-site with the crew?
Yes. NPS assigns a technical representative to be on-site with the crew to guide and assist as needed.
Who provides transportation once the crew arrives at the park?
NPS provides transportation from the trailhead to camp and the work site.
How is performance documented at the end of the project?
NPS completes written evaluations documenting both SCA performance and project outcomes at completion.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and explains that competitive procedures are not practical because the task agreement is being issued under an already competed cooperative agreement with SCA.
What statutory authority is cited for this action?
The cited statutory authority is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What is the purpose of publicly posting a notice if applications are not being accepted?
The public posting is primarily for transparency. It documents the intended recipient (SCA), the project scope (trail stabilization and maintenance on the Copper Lake Trail), the funding level, the schedule, and the shared responsibilities for delivering conservation outcomes and workforce development benefits.
Who is the listed point of contact for the announcement?
The listed point of contact is James Cato.
What field season does the notice reference for the work?
The notice references work occurring during the 2016 field season.
What materials are specifically mentioned for trail tread installation?
The notice specifically mentions installing synthetic trail tread material called Duradeck where needed.
Does the notice mention safety training related to equipment use?
Yes. NPS is responsible for project-specific safety training and includes safety instruction for operating government equipment such as a generator, battery charging systems, and ATV/UTV use.
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