Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AC00409
Apply for P14AC00409
- The National Park Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOI INDU Campground Restoration" 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 29, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,700.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,700.00 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 NOI INDU Campground Restoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00409) is a National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement focused on improving a park campground by removing poorly located walk-in campsites, rehabilitating the areas where those sites used to be, and upgrading the remaining campsites. The core intent is to make the campground function better for visitors while also restoring impacted ground so that former campsite footprints recover and the overall setting feels less degraded. This project is framed as both a visitor experience improvement effort and a hands-on conservation and education project.
A central objective is to increase public enjoyment of the park while giving youth a meaningful role in planning and restoration work. The project is designed so participants are not only doing physical labor, but also learning why certain campsites create problems, how visitor use is managed in a campground setting, and what good campground design looks like in practice. The educational component is emphasized: the crew is expected to gain exposure to visitor management principles, campground layout and design considerations, and practical restoration techniques suitable for a diverse park environment.
The National Park Service is expected to play an active management and training role rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. NPS responsibilities include identifying which campsites should be removed, explaining the rationale for selecting those sites, and providing the training, tools, and on-the-ground supervision needed to remove campsite infrastructure or traces and restore disturbed areas. NPS also plans to provide signage, which suggests part of the work includes communicating changes to visitors and guiding appropriate use after the site removals and rehabilitation.
The opportunity anticipates a single award with total funding set at $26,700 (with the award ceiling and floor both listed as $26,700), and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity aligns with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, reflecting the dual conservation and youth development emphasis. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which fits the youth-service and conservation partnership model described in the announcement.
The notice also states that the NPS did not pursue full and open competition for this award because the Student Conservation Association (SCA) has a national agreement with the NPS, and the relevant SCA program focuses on young adults at the high school age level. The justification given is that the arrangement provides high school-aged participants an opportunity to gain job experience within a land management agency while enabling the park to complete needed work that directly improves the visitor experience.
Key administrative details include a posted date of April 29, 2014, and an original/current closing date of May 2, 2014, with an archive date of June 1, 2014. The agency is the National Park Service, the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, and the activity categories are Education, Environment, and Natural Resources. For access issues, the listed grants management contact is Katie Schroeder (phone 402-661-1640).
FAQs: NOI INDU Campground Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00409)
What is the NOI INDU Campground Restoration grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at improving a park campground by removing poorly located walk-in campsites, rehabilitating the areas where those sites used to be, and upgrading the remaining campsites. The overall goal is to make the campground work better for visitors while restoring impacted ground so former campsite footprints can recover and the setting feels less degraded.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AC00409.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS is expected to be actively involved in management, training, and oversight rather than simply providing funds.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is framed as both a visitor experience improvement effort and a hands-on conservation and education project. It focuses on correcting campground layout problems (by removing certain walk-in sites), restoring disturbed ground, and improving the function and feel of the campground for public enjoyment.
What specific work does the project include?
Based on the notice, the work includes: removing poorly located walk-in campsites; rehabilitating the areas where those sites were located; upgrading the remaining campsites; and using signage to help communicate changes to visitors and guide appropriate use after removals and rehabilitation.
Why are some campsites being removed?
The notice describes certain walk-in campsites as poorly located. The intent of removing them is to reduce campground impacts, allow former campsite footprints to recover, and improve overall campground function and visitor experience.
Is restoration of the former campsite footprints part of the goal?
Yes. A core intent is to restore impacted ground so the former campsite footprints can recover and the overall setting feels less degraded.
How does this project improve the visitor experience?
The project is designed to make the campground function better for visitors by removing problematic site locations, rehabilitating disturbed areas, upgrading remaining campsites, and using signage to support appropriate visitor use following changes.
How is youth involvement incorporated into the project?
A central objective is to increase public enjoyment of the park while giving youth a meaningful role in planning and restoration work. Participants are expected to contribute not only through physical labor but also through learning-focused activities tied to visitor management and restoration.
What is the educational component expected to cover?
The crew is expected to gain exposure to visitor management principles, campground layout and design considerations, and practical restoration techniques suitable for a diverse park environment. The notice emphasizes learning why certain campsite locations create problems and what good campground design looks like in practice.
What role will the National Park Service play during the project?
The NPS is expected to take an active management and training role. Responsibilities listed include identifying which campsites should be removed, explaining the rationale for selecting those sites, and providing training, tools, and on-the-ground supervision to remove campsite infrastructure or traces and restore disturbed areas. The NPS also plans to provide signage.
Does the NPS provide tools and on-site supervision?
Yes. The notice states that NPS will provide training, tools, and on-the-ground supervision for the work.
Will there be signage involved in the project?
Yes. The notice indicates the NPS plans to provide signage, suggesting that part of the effort includes communicating campground changes and guiding visitor behavior after restoration work.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The anticipated total funding is $26,700.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $26,700, indicating a fixed anticipated award amount.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Which CFDA program does this align with?
The activity aligns with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, reflecting the dual conservation and youth development emphasis.
What are the activity categories for this opportunity?
The activity categories listed are Education, Environment, and Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility in the notice.
Was this opportunity competed through full and open competition?
No. The notice states that the NPS did not pursue full and open competition for this award.
Why did NPS not pursue full and open competition?
The stated reason is that the Student Conservation Association (SCA) has a national agreement with the NPS, and the relevant SCA program focuses on young adults at the high school age level. The justification given is that this arrangement provides high school-aged participants an opportunity to gain job experience within a land management agency while enabling the park to complete needed work that improves the visitor experience.
Which organization is specifically referenced in the notice?
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is referenced as having a national agreement with the NPS related to this type of work and youth participation.
What is the posted date for this opportunity?
The posted date is April 29, 2014.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original/current closing date is May 2, 2014.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is June 1, 2014.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity?
For access issues, the listed grants management contact is Katie Schroeder at 402-661-1640.
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