Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00010
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development and Planning of North Country Trail on Minnesota/North Dakota Border" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2013 and posted on Apr 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: County governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development and Planning of North Country Trail on the Minnesota/North Dakota Border (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00010) was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects. The opportunity focused on advancing development and planning work for the North Country National Scenic Trail in the Minnesota and North Dakota border region, with the expectation that the recipient would help move on-the-ground trail planning forward while coordinating closely with NPS and the North Country Trail Association (NCTA). Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the project is framed as a partnership where the federal agency remains actively involved, providing input and guidance as the work progresses.
A key feature of the role described in the announcement is that it is highly field-oriented and relationship-driven. Applicants needed the ability to travel regularly to the Minnesota/North Dakota border area, indicating that site visits, local meetings, and ongoing coordination with partners would be central to success. The NPS also signaled that the work would require substantial flexibility: project needs were described as constantly evolving, meaning the cooperator would likely need to adjust priorities as conditions change, opportunities emerge, or stakeholder issues arise. The announcement also highlighted the importance of political skills and volunteer leadership, which suggests the cooperator would spend considerable time navigating local and regional interests, building consensus, and keeping volunteers and affiliated trail organizations engaged and productive.
The recipient was expected to operate in close alignment with two primary sources of strategic direction: NPS input and the North Country Trail Association. In practice, this means the cooperator would be implementing trail development and planning activities while ensuring the work supports the broader vision for the North Country Trail. Maintaining volunteer engagement appears to be a major deliverable in itself, not just a supporting task, reflecting how heavily national trail projects depend on local volunteer networks, partner organizations, and sustained public involvement to plan routes, coordinate stewardship, and advance trail-related initiatives.
Eligibility was broad across public and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also specified that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers to participation for organizations that may not have significant non-federal funding available.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with estimated total funding of $50,000. The listed award floor was $18,000 and the award ceiling was $60,000, indicating some flexibility depending on the proposed approach and work plan. The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2013, with an application deadline of June 26, 2013, and it was later archived on July 26, 2013. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listed contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, at (402) 661-1640.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Development and Planning of North Country Trail on the Minnesota/North Dakota Border."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00010.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of federal funding instrument was used?
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), meaning the project was structured as a partnership with active federal involvement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement, a cooperative agreement indicates NPS would remain actively involved during the project by providing input and guidance as the work progresses, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal ongoing engagement.
What program or CFDA did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was under CFDA 15.935, "National Trails System Projects."
What geographic area was the focus of the work?
The focus area was the Minnesota/North Dakota border region.
Which trail was the subject of the development and planning work?
The work focused on advancing development and planning for the North Country National Scenic Trail.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The stated purpose was to advance development and planning work for the North Country National Scenic Trail in the Minnesota and North Dakota border region, helping move on-the-ground trail planning forward while coordinating closely with NPS and the North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
Who was the recipient expected to coordinate with?
The recipient was expected to coordinate closely with the National Park Service (NPS) and the North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
What kind of work style did the announcement emphasize?
The announcement described the role as highly field-oriented and relationship-driven, with regular travel to the Minnesota/North Dakota border area for site visits, local meetings, and ongoing coordination with partners.
Was travel expected as part of the project?
Yes. Applicants needed the ability to travel regularly to the Minnesota/North Dakota border area, indicating travel was central to the work.
How flexible did the recipient need to be?
The announcement indicated that project needs were constantly evolving, meaning the cooperator would likely need to adjust priorities as conditions change, opportunities emerge, or stakeholder issues arise.
What skills were highlighted as important for success?
The announcement highlighted political skills and volunteer leadership, suggesting the recipient would need to navigate local and regional interests, build consensus, and keep volunteers and affiliated trail organizations engaged and productive.
Was volunteer engagement part of the expected work?
Yes. Maintaining volunteer engagement was presented as a major deliverable, reflecting the importance of volunteer networks and partner organizations in national trail planning and stewardship.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status were eligible (excluding institutions of higher education).
Were public colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education were included as eligible applicants.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000.
What was the award floor?
The listed award floor was $18,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling was $60,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 26, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on July 26, 2013.
What should applicants do if they could not access the full announcement on Grants.gov?
The announcement listed a contact for access issues: Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, at (402) 661-1640.
Who was the listed contact person for this opportunity?
The listed contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer.
What phone number was provided for the grants contact?
The phone number provided was (402) 661-1640.
How was strategic direction for the project expected to be guided?
The recipient was expected to operate in close alignment with two primary sources of strategic direction: NPS input and the North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
What kind of partnership expectations were described?
The project was framed as a partnership where NPS remains actively involved, and the recipient advances on-the-ground trail planning while coordinating closely with NPS and NCTA.
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