Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00023
Apply for P15AS00023
- The National Park Service in the education transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Muir Woods Shuttle" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2014 and posted on Dec 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 30, 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 Agreement with Marin County Transit. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $376,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $376,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Muir Woods Shuttle grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00023) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing public transit service to Muir Woods National Monument, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The central purpose is to ensure reliable shuttle access to the monument while reducing private vehicle trips, easing congestion and parking pressure, and improving access for visitors who depend on public transportation.
The project would continue operating Marin Transit service to Muir Woods through existing routes 66 and 66F. Route 66 connects the Tam Junction area near the US-101/State Route 1 interchange to Muir Woods, while Route 66F connects Sausalito and Marin City with Muir Woods. A key feature of the project is that it is not a stand-alone tourist shuttle; it is meant to be integrated into the region's regular public transportation network. That means service must be open to the general public and operated in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations that govern public transit providers.
Funding for the service is structured as a cost-share at the operational level, with Marin Transit and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area evenly splitting the costs of providing the shuttle service. The total anticipated federal funding amount is estimated at $376,000, with an award ceiling of $376,000 and an award floor of $195,000. The opportunity lists no cost-sharing or matching requirement in the grant posting, even though the underlying project description makes clear that the operating costs are intended to be split evenly between the two agencies as part of the task agreement.
Administratively, this posting is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open solicitation. It states that it is not a request for applications and is being published to provide public notice that NPS will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with Marin County Transit. Only one award was expected, and eligibility is limited to county governments. The opportunity was posted on December 18, 2014, with an original and current closing date of December 30, 2014, and an archive date of January 18, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education), and the activity categories are listed as Education and Transportation.
For reference or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed NPS contact was Kristina Bliss (Agreements) at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov, and the posting referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Muir Woods Shuttle (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00023)
What is the Muir Woods Shuttle grant opportunity (P15AS00023)?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing public transit service to Muir Woods National Monument, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to maintain reliable shuttle access to Muir Woods while reducing private vehicle trips, easing congestion and parking pressure, and improving access for visitors who rely on public transportation.
Which transit services or routes does the project support?
The project continues Marin Transit service to Muir Woods using existing routes 66 and 66F.
What areas does Route 66 serve?
Route 66 connects the Tam Junction area near the US-101/State Route 1 interchange to Muir Woods National Monument.
What areas does Route 66F serve?
Route 66F connects Sausalito and Marin City with Muir Woods National Monument.
Is this funding for a stand-alone tourist shuttle?
No. A key feature of the project is that it is not a stand-alone tourist shuttle. It is intended to be integrated into the region's regular public transportation network.
Does the shuttle service have to be open to the general public?
Yes. The service must be open to the general public as part of regular public transportation service.
Are there compliance requirements for operating the service?
Yes. The service must be operated in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations that govern public transit providers.
How is the service funded (cost-share approach)?
Funding is structured as a cost-share at the operational level, with Marin Transit and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area evenly splitting the costs of providing the shuttle service.
What is the total anticipated federal funding amount?
The total anticipated federal funding amount is estimated at $376,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $376,000 and the award floor is $195,000.
Is a cost-sharing or matching contribution required according to the posting?
The opportunity lists no cost-sharing or matching requirement in the grant posting. However, the project description indicates that operating costs are intended to be split evenly between Marin Transit and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area as part of the task agreement.
Is this an open solicitation where anyone can apply?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and states it is not a request for applications.
Why was this opportunity posted if it was not open for applications?
It was published to provide public notice that NPS will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with Marin County Transit.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
Only one award was expected.
Who is eligible for this award?
Eligibility is limited to county governments.
What agency is issuing the award?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
What activity categories are associated with the opportunity?
The activity categories are listed as Education and Transportation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 18, 2014. The original and current closing date was December 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 18, 2015.
Where was the posting referenced for additional information?
The posting referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Who was the listed NPS contact for reference or access issues?
The listed contact was Kristina Bliss (Agreements) at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Which park unit is connected to the service supported by this funding?
The shuttle supports access to Muir Woods National Monument, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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