Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00067
Apply for P14AS00067
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Plant Control Sequoia Kings Canyon" 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 Apr 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with ACE. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $52,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,600.00 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 "Invasive Plant Control Sequoia Kings Canyon" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00067) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding under an existing cooperative management agreement with ACE (a youth conservation corps program). It is explicitly not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS plans to fund a single cooperative agreement award connected to ongoing conservation and restoration work in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
The project focus is on providing hands-on training and conservation work experience for young ACE crew members while completing priority natural and cultural resource projects across both frontcountry and wilderness settings. The work is broad but centers on ecological restoration and invasive plant control, alongside related maintenance tasks that support park resources and visitor infrastructure. Examples of anticipated tasks include restoring damaged ecosystems, controlling invasive plants, maintaining trails and fences, and maintaining signs or exhibits, all of which are typical stewardship needs in high-use park environments.
A major frontcountry component involves roadside revegetation treatments following construction activities, essentially restoring disturbed areas so they stabilize, recover native vegetation, and reduce the likelihood of weed invasion. On the wilderness side, a highlighted task is the treatment of invasive velvet grass infestations in the Kern Canyon, indicating targeted field operations in a remote area where invasive species management can be particularly challenging due to access constraints and the need to minimize additional impacts. If additional funds are available, the scope could expand to other frontcountry invasive plant control and ecological restoration actions, such as wetland restoration and erosion repair, which would further support habitat function, water quality, and long-term site stability.
Much of the on-the-ground work is expected to be defined in the field rather than fully prescribed in advance, because treatment locations and methods may shift based on changing conditions from year to year. This adaptive approach is common in invasive plant management and restoration, where priorities often depend on current infestation extent, seasonal constraints, recent disturbance, and available crews. NPS staff are expected to work closely with ACE crews to identify priorities, specify treatments, and guide implementation throughout the project period.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument under the natural resources activity category. It anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $52,600, which is also listed as the award ceiling (with a nominal award floor of $1). No cost sharing or matching is required. The associated CFDA number is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," reflecting the youth workforce development and conservation service emphasis. Eligibility is listed for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), though the notice makes clear the funding is intended to proceed under an existing agreement with ACE rather than through a competitive application process.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on April 9, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2014, and an archive date of May 30, 2014. Additional details were available via Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Kristina Bliss, Contract Officer, at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Invasive Plant Control Sequoia Kings Canyon (P14AS00067)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This notice is explicitly not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding under an existing cooperative management agreement with ACE.
Can my organization apply for this opportunity through Grants.gov?
Based on the notice details provided, no. The opportunity is not a request for applications; it serves as a public notice that NPS plans to fund a single cooperative agreement award connected to ongoing work.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P14AS00067.
What is the opportunity title?
The opportunity is titled "Invasive Plant Control Sequoia Kings Canyon."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding notice is from the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award instrument is planned?
The notice indicates the instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Is the funding discretionary or mandatory?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
How many awards are anticipated?
One award is anticipated.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $52,600.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $52,600. The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice describes an intent to award under an existing cooperative management agreement with ACE (a youth conservation corps program), rather than through a competitive application process.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What eligibility category is listed?
Eligibility is listed for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear the funding is intended to proceed under an existing agreement with ACE rather than through an open competition.
What is the primary purpose of this project?
The project focuses on providing hands-on training and conservation work experience for young ACE crew members while completing priority natural and cultural resource projects across Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
What kinds of work will be performed under the project?
The work is broad but centers on ecological restoration and invasive plant control, along with related maintenance tasks supporting park resources and visitor infrastructure. Examples provided include restoring damaged ecosystems, controlling invasive plants, maintaining trails and fences, and maintaining signs or exhibits.
Where will the work take place?
The project is in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and includes both frontcountry and wilderness settings.
What is the frontcountry component of the work?
A major frontcountry component involves roadside revegetation treatments following construction activities, restoring disturbed areas to stabilize sites, recover native vegetation, and reduce the likelihood of weed invasion.
What is the wilderness component highlighted in the notice?
The notice highlights treatment of invasive velvet grass infestations in the Kern Canyon, indicating targeted field operations in a remote wilderness area.
Could the project scope expand beyond the tasks described?
Yes. The notice indicates that if additional funds are available, the scope could expand to other frontcountry invasive plant control and ecological restoration actions, such as wetland restoration and erosion repair.
Are the work plans and treatment locations fully defined in advance?
No. The notice explains that much of the on-the-ground work is expected to be defined in the field rather than fully prescribed in advance, because treatment locations and methods may shift based on changing conditions from year to year.
Why would the work be defined adaptively in the field?
The notice describes an adaptive approach common in invasive plant management and restoration, where priorities can change depending on current infestation extent, seasonal constraints, recent disturbance, and available crews.
How will NPS and ACE coordinate during the project?
The notice states that NPS staff are expected to work closely with ACE crews to identify priorities, specify treatments, and guide implementation throughout the project period.
What activity category is associated with this funding?
The opportunity uses a natural resources activity category.
When was this notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on April 9, 2014.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as April 23, 2014.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as May 30, 2014.
Where were additional details available?
The notice indicates additional details were available via Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Kristina Bliss, Contract Officer.
How can the listed point of contact be reached?
Kristina Bliss can be reached at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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