Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00052
Apply for P16AS00052
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GGNRA GGNPC Fee Collection Service Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 02, 2016 and posted on Mar 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 09, 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The GGNRA GGNPC Fee Collection Service Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00052) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement designed to continue and formalize a long-running operational partnership between Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC). The collaboration dates back to 1997 and focuses on delivering a smooth, visitor-friendly fee program that combines fee collection with pass sales, pass issuance, and strong front-line visitor orientation. At its core, the opportunity supports a coordinated approach where visitors receive both efficient transactions and high-quality information about park resources, rules, and experiences, rather than treating fee payment as a standalone interaction.
The main activities under this task agreement include collecting fees (notably at Muir Woods), selling and issuing park passes (including interagency passes), and providing visitor orientation and general park information. A central rationale for using GGNPC in this role is that the organization already has the infrastructure to do this work at scale and in a way that aligns with NPS operations. That includes established interpretive retail sales locations, trained customer service staff, and existing point-of-sale and cash handling systems. Because GGNPC already operates interpretive retail bookstores and sells interagency passes through those outlets, pass sales can be integrated into an existing visitor contact and retail environment, helping maintain a consistent experience for the public while also simplifying operations behind the scenes.
The opportunity description emphasizes that this is not a new relationship being built from scratch; it is an extension of a multi-faceted, pre-existing partnership in which GGNPC has become a uniquely valuable resource due to its familiarity with GGNRA site operations, visitor programs, NPS objectives, and even emergency communications. GGNPC staff work alongside GGNRA on a daily basis across multiple park sites, which gives them strong access to interpretive information and enables them to support NPS staff by answering visitor questions, promoting NPS programs, and helping visitors navigate the park system effectively. The intended public benefit is straightforward: visitors receive better orientation, clearer information, and more seamless service at points where they already interact with the park.
From an outcomes perspective, the agreement is meant to sustain and advance ongoing efforts in fee collection and visitor services in a way that complements and leverages GGNPC capabilities. The NPS also frames the partnership as consistent with broader legislative and leadership direction encouraging collaboration to improve visitor experience and enhance resources. Operationally, assigning trained GGNPC personnel to fee collection at Muir Woods, while continuing no-cost partnership operations at other interpretive visitor contact locations throughout GGNRA, is presented as a way to deliver a cohesive visitor experience across the park network and to achieve practical efficiencies in staffing and service delivery.
Key grant listing details include an award ceiling of $2,000,000, an expectation of one award, and a closing date of March 9, 2016 (original and current closing dates match). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement and coordination between NPS and the partner in carrying out the work. The CFDA number is 15.954, and the eligible applicant category listed is “Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,” reflecting the specific eligibility constraints of this particular posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the GGNRA GGNPC Fee Collection Service Cooperative Agreement?
It is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement intended to continue and formalize a long-running operational partnership between Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC). The focus is on delivering a smooth, visitor-friendly fee program that combines fee collection with pass sales, pass issuance, and strong front-line visitor orientation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00052.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means NPS expects substantial involvement and coordination with the partner while carrying out the supported work.
What is the main purpose of the agreement?
The main purpose is to support a coordinated approach to visitor-facing services where fee collection is integrated with pass sales and issuance and is paired with high-quality visitor orientation. The idea is to make the fee transaction more than a payment interaction by also providing visitors with useful information about park resources, rules, and experiences.
What activities are supported under this agreement?
The main activities described include:
- Collecting fees (notably at Muir Woods)
- Selling and issuing park passes, including interagency passes
- Providing visitor orientation and general park information
Which park site is specifically mentioned for fee collection work?
Muir Woods is specifically highlighted as a notable location for fee collection activities.
Does this agreement cover pass sales and pass issuance?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes selling and issuing park passes, including interagency passes, as part of the supported activities.
How does visitor orientation fit into the fee program described?
Visitor orientation is treated as a core part of the interaction at fee and pass points of contact. The goal is that visitors receive efficient transactions along with helpful guidance and information about park resources, rules, and experiences.
Why is the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) identified as the partner for this work?
The description emphasizes that GGNPC already has infrastructure and operational capability aligned with NPS needs, including interpretive retail sales locations, trained customer service staff, and existing point-of-sale and cash handling systems. Because GGNPC already sells interagency passes through interpretive retail bookstores, pass sales can be integrated into an established visitor contact environment.
Is this a new partnership being created?
No. The opportunity is presented as an extension and formalization of a multi-faceted, pre-existing partnership. The collaboration is described as dating back to 1997.
Since when has the GGNRA and GGNPC collaboration been in place?
The collaboration is described as dating back to 1997.
What public benefit is expected from this agreement?
The intended benefit is a more seamless, visitor-friendly experience: better orientation, clearer information, and smoother service at the points where visitors already interact with the park (such as fee collection and pass issuance locations).
How does GGNPC staffing support NPS operations according to the description?
The description notes that GGNPC staff work alongside GGNRA daily across multiple sites, which supports their ability to answer visitor questions, promote NPS programs, and help visitors navigate the park system. Their familiarity with site operations, visitor programs, NPS objectives, and even emergency communications is also highlighted.
What operational approach is described for staffing and service delivery?
The posting describes assigning trained GGNPC personnel to fee collection at Muir Woods while continuing no-cost partnership operations at other interpretive visitor contact locations throughout GGNRA. This approach is framed as a way to provide a cohesive visitor experience across the park network and create practical efficiencies in staffing and service delivery.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The closing date is March 9, 2016. The information provided states the original and current closing dates match.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.954.
Who is eligible to apply based on the listing?
The eligible applicant category listed is: “Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.” This reflects the specific eligibility constraints stated in the posting.
What is the overall visitor-service model this agreement is trying to maintain?
The model described blends fee collection with pass sales/issuance and visitor information so the public receives consistent service and guidance, rather than experiencing fee payment as a standalone interaction.
How does the opportunity describe alignment with broader NPS direction?
The description frames the partnership as consistent with broader legislative and leadership direction that encourages collaboration to improve visitor experiences and enhance resources.
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