Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC30307
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Trails System Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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 National Trails System Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30307) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding through a cooperative agreement to support a specific trail connection effort tied to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The announcement is essentially a public notice that NPS plans to fund Shingobee Township for its "North Country National Scenic Trail Package Project," rather than an open, broadly competitive solicitation. The award is positioned under the NPS Connect Trails to Parks Program and is meant to strengthen local access to the North Country Trail by completing key infrastructure that links the township community of Parker to the national scenic trail system.
The core purpose of the project is to finish a bridge, build or complete a connector trail, and install trail amenities that make the connection usable and welcoming for the public. The funding is described as helping match other funds the township has already secured, with the practical end result being a completed route from Parker to the North Country Trail. Beyond construction, the project is also meant to deepen township involvement in the long-term acquisition, protection, and management of lands associated with the North Country National Scenic Trail. In other words, the work is not only about building a connection, but also about supporting local stewardship and ongoing management responsibilities on lands that are owned or managed by the township.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which signals that the NPS expects to play an active role in carrying out the project. The announcement states directly that the National Park Service will be "substantially involved" in fulfilling the project tasks and objectives. That typically means the federal agency is not just providing funds and stepping back, but will participate in coordination, oversight, technical input, and/or joint decision-making throughout implementation to ensure the work aligns with program goals and national trail standards.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $25,000, with an award ceiling and award floor both set at $25,000, implying a single fixed-size award. It anticipates one award. The CFDA program number is 15.935 (National Trails System Projects), and the activity category is environment. The posting date is August 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, even though the narrative describes the federal funds as complementing or matching other funds already received for completion of the work.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), though the narrative is framed around funding Shingobee Township for a defined project. The notice also references a single-source determination under "unique qualifications" (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), which reinforces that the intent is to make a specific award to a particular recipient rather than to run a standard competition among many applicants.
For applicants or readers needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist at the NPS Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1640, with additional information available through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - National Trails System Project (E12AC30307)
What is the National Trails System Project grant opportunity (E12AC30307)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding through a cooperative agreement under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935). It supports a specific trail connection effort tied to the North Country National Scenic Trail, described as the "North Country National Scenic Trail Package Project."
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement is presented as a public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific recipient for a defined project rather than running a broadly competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates NPS plans to fund Shingobee Township for its "North Country National Scenic Trail Package Project."
How does the NPS describe the rationale for making a specific award?
The notice references a single-source determination based on "unique qualifications" (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), which supports the approach of making one specific award rather than selecting among many applicants.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
The award is positioned under the NPS Connect Trails to Parks Program and the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935).
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project aims to strengthen local access to the North Country National Scenic Trail by completing key infrastructure that links the township community of Parker to the national scenic trail system.
What work will the project support?
The core work described includes finishing a bridge, building or completing a connector trail, and installing trail amenities to make the connection usable and welcoming for the public.
What is the expected practical result of the funded work?
The expected end result is a completed route that connects Parker to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Does the project include responsibilities beyond construction?
Yes. The notice describes an additional goal of deepening township involvement in the long-term acquisition, protection, and management of lands associated with the North Country National Scenic Trail, including ongoing stewardship responsibilities for lands owned or managed by the township.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
The notice states that the National Park Service will be "substantially involved" in fulfilling the project tasks and objectives. This indicates NPS expects to actively participate in aspects such as coordination, oversight, technical input, and/or joint decision-making to ensure alignment with program goals and national trail standards.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is $25,000 and the award floor is also $25,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this opportunity?
The listing anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the narrative mention matching other funds if cost sharing is not required?
The narrative describes the federal funding as helping complement or match other funds the township has already secured to complete the work, but the listing itself states there is no formal cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posting date: August 8, 2012. Closing date (original and current): September 8, 2012. Archive date: October 8, 2012.
Where is additional information available?
Additional information is available through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, NPS Midwest Regional Office.
What is the contact phone number provided?
402-661-1640.
What eligibility is listed for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), even though the narrative is framed around funding Shingobee Township for a defined project.
Which trail is this project tied to?
The project is tied to the North Country National Scenic Trail (also referred to as the North Country Trail).
What community-to-trail connection is emphasized in the description?
The description emphasizes completing infrastructure that links the township community of Parker to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
E12AC30307.
What is the CFDA program number listed?
15.935 (National Trails System Projects).
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