Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI WASO 11 0002
Apply for NPS NOI WASO 11 0002
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Groundwork USA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 Groundwork USA grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding program offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.921 (Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance). It is built around an Interagency Agreement between NPS and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (EPA IA number DW 14 95782701 0) that is meant to help communities affected by brownfields and other derelict or underused lands. The core purpose is to improve community quality of life and support economic regeneration by turning contaminated or neglected sites into productive community assets such as parks, recreation areas, nature reserves, trail systems, and other environmental improvements. A major theme running through the announcement is that cleanup and reuse of brownfields can create much-needed green space in dense urban areas while also restoring degraded natural resources, including open space and river corridors.
The opportunity also serves a broader policy goal: advancing the "Groundwork model" in the United States. That model originated in Great Britain, where locally based Groundwork Trust organizations have supported long-term, community-driven environmental improvements. The NPS and EPA effort aligns with a 2005 Memorandum of Understanding between EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, which focused on expanding and supporting this approach domestically. In the US, the model is implemented through a network of local Groundwork Trusts supported by a national office, Groundwork USA. The announcement emphasizes that Groundwork USA is a central piece of the model because it coordinates, promotes, and supports the growth and effectiveness of local Trusts across different communities.
Groundwork USA itself is described as an established nonprofit organization created to formalize and scale the network: founded in 2001, incorporated in 2002, and recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in 2003. NPS, Groundwork USA, and local Trust leaders developed a strategic plan in 2004 to strengthen Groundwork USA's capacity to support the network, and that plan was updated in 2010. The work to be carried out under this cooperative agreement is tied directly to that strategic plan and focuses on practical national-level functions that help local Trusts succeed and maintain credibility.
The main activities and responsibilities described in the opportunity include providing direct services to local Groundwork Trusts so they remain effective, trusted partners in their communities; building local capacity through technical assistance, staff training, sharing of expertise, program development support, and networking across the national system; and expanding partnerships by forming new alliances at national and regional levels to advance the Groundwork USA mission. The announcement also highlights growth and sustainability goals, including creating opportunities to establish new Trusts and attracting national resources that can support both new and existing Trust projects and programs. Another key element is governance and quality control: Groundwork USA is expected to establish and oversee operational and programmatic standards to ensure accountability and protect the Groundwork brand. In addition, Groundwork USA is tasked with overseeing continued development of the overall network and managing the ongoing partnership with the Federation of Groundwork Trusts in the United Kingdom, reinforcing that this is intended to be a structured model with shared practices and oversight rather than a loose affiliation.
In terms of applicant eligibility and basic administrative details, the opportunity is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NPS anticipates substantial involvement or partnership in carrying out the project rather than a hands-off grant. The listing shows an expected single award. The posting and closing dates indicate this was a time-limited notice from February 2011 (posted February 9, closing February 18, archived March 20). The announcement as provided does not specify a dollar amount for total funding, ceiling, or floor (each is shown as 0), which often indicates that funding details were defined elsewhere in the full announcement, negotiated, or dependent on available appropriations.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Jennifer Gartzke, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2755 (email referenced but not fully included in the provided text).
FAQs: Groundwork USA (NPS) Cooperative Agreement - CFDA 15.921
What is the Groundwork USA grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding program offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance. It is tied to an Interagency Agreement between NPS and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to help communities affected by brownfields and other derelict or underused lands.
Which federal program and CFDA number does this funding fall under?
The listing identifies CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in carrying out the supported work, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
Who are the federal partners involved?
The opportunity is built around coordination between the National Park Service (NPS) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under an Interagency Agreement (EPA IA number DW 14 95782701 0).
What is the main purpose of the program described in the notice?
The core purpose is to improve community quality of life and support economic regeneration by turning contaminated, derelict, or neglected sites into productive community assets. Examples mentioned include parks, recreation areas, nature reserves, trail systems, and other environmental improvements.
What kinds of sites or issues is the program meant to address?
The notice focuses on communities affected by brownfields as well as other derelict or underused lands. A recurring theme is cleanup and reuse that converts neglected sites into beneficial community assets.
What are examples of outcomes or community assets supported by the program?
The announcement highlights outcomes such as creating parks and recreation areas, establishing nature reserves, building trail systems, and implementing other environmental improvements that enhance community well-being.
Does the announcement emphasize any particular environmental or land-use themes?
Yes. It emphasizes that cleanup and reuse of brownfields can create much-needed green space in dense urban areas while also restoring degraded natural resources, including open space and river corridors.
What is the "Groundwork model" referenced in the announcement?
The Groundwork model is described as a community-driven approach to long-term environmental improvements that originated in Great Britain through locally based Groundwork Trust organizations. The notice frames this opportunity as part of advancing and expanding that approach in the United States.
How is the Groundwork model implemented in the United States, according to the notice?
In the US, the model is implemented through a network of local Groundwork Trusts supported by a national office, Groundwork USA. The announcement describes Groundwork USA as coordinating, promoting, and supporting the growth and effectiveness of local Trusts across communities.
What role does Groundwork USA play in this opportunity?
The notice positions Groundwork USA as central to the model, with responsibilities focused on national-level functions that help local Groundwork Trusts succeed, remain credible, and operate with shared standards and accountability.
What activities or responsibilities are specifically highlighted for the cooperative agreement?
The main activities described include: providing direct services to local Groundwork Trusts; building local capacity through technical assistance, staff training, sharing expertise, program development support, and networking; expanding partnerships through new national and regional alliances; supporting growth and sustainability by creating opportunities for new Trusts and attracting national resources; establishing and overseeing operational and programmatic standards for accountability and brand protection; overseeing continued network development; and managing the ongoing partnership with the Federation of Groundwork Trusts in the United Kingdom.
Does the notice mention governance or quality control requirements?
Yes. Groundwork USA is expected to establish and oversee operational and programmatic standards to ensure accountability and to protect the Groundwork brand, indicating a structured model with shared practices and oversight.
Is this opportunity intended to fund local on-the-ground projects directly, or national-level support functions?
Based on the description provided, the work under this cooperative agreement is tied to Groundwork USA's national-level functions that support local Trusts (such as training, technical assistance, standards, partnership-building, and network development). The notice does not describe direct funding to local site projects as the primary purpose of this particular award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The notice explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
How many awards are expected?
The listing shows an expected single award.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice indicates it was posted on February 9, 2011 and closed on February 18, 2011. It was archived on March 20 (year shown in context as 2011).
Is this an open opportunity right now?
Based on the dates provided (posted and closed in February 2011 and later archived), the notice appears to describe a time-limited opportunity that has already closed.
Does the notice provide a funding amount, ceiling, or floor?
No. The provided listing shows the total funding, ceiling, and floor as 0. This often means the funding details were addressed elsewhere in the full announcement, negotiated, or dependent on available appropriations, but no dollar amounts are specified in the text provided.
What is the connection to earlier federal policy or agreements?
The notice references alignment with a 2005 Memorandum of Understanding between EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. It also references the Interagency Agreement between NPS and EPA (EPA IA number DW 14 95782701 0) as a foundation for the effort.
What is Groundwork USA's organizational background as stated in the notice?
Groundwork USA is described as an established nonprofit created to formalize and scale the network of Groundwork Trusts. It was founded in 2001, incorporated in 2002, and recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in 2003.
Does the notice mention any strategic plan guiding the work?
Yes. It states that NPS, Groundwork USA, and local Trust leaders developed a strategic plan in 2004 to strengthen Groundwork USA's capacity to support the network, and that the plan was updated in 2010. The work under the cooperative agreement is tied directly to that strategic plan.
Is there an international component mentioned?
Yes. Groundwork USA is tasked with managing the ongoing partnership with the Federation of Groundwork Trusts in the United Kingdom, reinforcing the model's origins and continued relationship.
Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Jennifer Gartzke, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2755. The text references an email address but it is not fully included in the provided information.
Where can applicants find complete funding and application details if they are not in the excerpt?
The excerpt indicates that some key details (such as funding amounts) may be located in the full announcement. The provided contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement is Jennifer Gartzke at 303-969-2755.
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