Opportunity Information: Apply for E11AC60527
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail, Phase II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,281.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,281.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent of a single source task agreement award to the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD under the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The USD cooperators are uniquely positioned within the MNRR and LECL which contributes to lower cost.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail, Phase II grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number E11AC60527) is a National Park Service discretionary funding notice centered on improving public access, safety, and education along a defined stretch of the Missouri River. The project focus is the development of twelve water trail access and education points within a 39-mile segment associated with the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and the Lewis and Clark Lake (LECL) area. At each of the twelve locations, the project will install two key features: an educational wayside sign designed to interpret and explain the river and its resources, and a vessel tie-up post intended to help paddlers secure canoes and kayaks safely when stopping along the route.
A major deliverable is the creation of the interpretive and educational content that will appear on the wayside signs. In practical terms, this means researching, writing, and organizing clear information that helps visitors understand the river corridor, the water trail experience, and the natural and cultural resources associated with the area. In addition to the on-site signage, the project includes updates to the website describing water trail features, helping translate the on-the-ground improvements into accessible trip-planning information for the public. The combined emphasis on physical infrastructure (tie-up posts and sign installations) and communication tools (interpretive content and web updates) reflects a broader goal: making the water trail easier to use, better explained, and more welcoming to recreational boaters, particularly paddlers.
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, indicating that the National Park Service expected to have substantial involvement in the project during performance rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the program is listed under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), which aligns with applied, partnership-oriented work that supports park system resources and visitor services. The announcement projected a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $39,281, which also served as the award ceiling. The award floor was listed as $0, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was not open competition in the typical sense. The notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent for a single-source task agreement award to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, under the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The rationale given is that the USD cooperators are uniquely positioned within the MNRR and LECL area, which contributes to lower cost and presumably provides practical advantages such as proximity, local knowledge, and established working relationships in the region.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted and created on June 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 29, 2011, and an archive date of July 29, 2011. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail, Phase II grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number E11AC60527) is a National Park Service discretionary funding notice focused on improving public access, safety, and education along a specific stretch of the Missouri River. The Phase II effort centers on adding access and education features tied to the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and the Lewis and Clark Lake (LECL) area.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to make the water trail easier to use, safer for visitors (especially paddlers), and better explained through interpretive education. It combines physical improvements at river access points with written and web-based information for the public.
What part of the river does the project cover?
The work is focused on a defined 39-mile segment associated with the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and the Lewis and Clark Lake (LECL) area.
How many water trail locations are included?
Twelve water trail access and education points are included in the project scope.
What will be installed at each of the twelve locations?
Each location will receive two installed features: (1) an educational wayside sign that interprets and explains the river and its resources, and (2) a vessel tie-up post to help paddlers secure canoes and kayaks safely when stopping along the route.
What is a vessel tie-up post and why is it included?
A vessel tie-up post is a physical post intended to help recreational paddlers secure canoes and kayaks while they stop along the water trail. Its inclusion reflects the project emphasis on safety and practical usability for boaters, particularly paddlers.
What is a wayside sign in the context of this project?
A wayside sign is an on-site educational sign installed at a location along the river corridor. In this project, the sign is designed to interpret and explain the river, the water trail experience, and the natural and cultural resources associated with the area.
What is the major deliverable of this project?
A major deliverable is the creation of interpretive and educational content for the wayside signs. This includes researching, writing, and organizing clear information that helps visitors understand the river corridor, the water trail experience, and relevant natural and cultural resources.
Does the project include any work beyond on-site installations?
Yes. In addition to installing tie-up posts and wayside signs, the project includes updates to the website describing water trail features. The intent is to translate on-the-ground improvements into accessible trip-planning information for the public.
What kinds of outcomes is the National Park Service trying to achieve?
Based on the notice description, the combined emphasis on infrastructure (tie-up posts and sign installations) and communication tools (interpretive content and website updates) is meant to improve public access, enhance safety, and strengthen educational interpretation so the water trail feels more welcoming and easier to navigate for recreational users.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement. That indicates the National Park Service expected to have substantial involvement during project performance rather than simply awarding funds with minimal engagement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement means the National Park Service anticipated substantial involvement in the project while it is being carried out (as opposed to only providing funds). The notice does not specify the exact form that involvement will take, but it signals active participation by NPS during performance.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $39,281. The notice also states this amount as the award ceiling.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $39,281, meaning the award is not expected to exceed that amount based on the information provided.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Is this an open competitive opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent for a single-source task agreement award, rather than an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states it is a single-source task agreement award to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, under the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why was a single-source approach used?
The rationale provided is that the University of South Dakota cooperators are uniquely positioned within the MNRR and LECL area. The notice indicates this positioning contributes to lower cost and provides practical advantages such as proximity, local knowledge, and established working relationships in the region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is E11AC60527.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2011.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both June 29, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 29, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact for assistance accessing the full announcement is Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided for Tonya Bradley is 402-661-1656.
What are the named geographic areas connected to this project?
The project is associated with the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and the Lewis and Clark Lake (LECL) area, focused within a 39-mile segment where twelve access and education points will be developed.
What audiences does the project most directly support?
The notice highlights recreational boaters, particularly paddlers such as canoeists and kayakers, as a key audience. The tie-up posts and educational signs are intended to support safer stops and better understanding of the corridor and its resources.
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