Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00286
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Preservation Maintenance at Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,230.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Preservation Maintenance at Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00286) under CFDA 15.931, categorized within Natural Resources. The notice describes a single expected award with an estimated funding ceiling of $42,230. The opportunity was created on June 24, 2016, with an original closing date of July 3, 2016. Eligibility is targeted to specific nonprofit and other entities as listed in the notice (including nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, and additional eligible applicants as clarified in the solicitation).
The core of the project is hands-on preservation maintenance across seven historic structures within the NHD, focusing on practical repairs that stabilize the buildings and slow further deterioration. The planned building work includes repointing mortar on masonry walls to restore joints and reduce water intrusion, resetting or replacing masonry elements that are loose or missing, and applying chinking on cabin exterior walls to seal gaps and improve weather resistance. It also includes rodent and pest proofing around doors and windows, which helps protect historic fabric from damage, and replacing sediment on dirt roofs where needed to maintain their protective function. In addition, the project calls for recontouring surrounding surfaces to improve drainage patterns so water flows away from the structures rather than pooling near foundations or walls, a common driver of long-term structural decay.
A second, equally important piece of the project extends beyond physical repairs into public engagement and workforce development. The work is designed to be carried out by a youth crew, and the project proposes partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation's HOPE Crew (Hands-On Preservation Experience). In this role, the HOPE Crew supports training young participants in preservation trades and helps connect on-the-ground conservation work to broader public understanding. The stated emphasis for the HOPE Crew component is documentation and publicity: capturing what the youth crew accomplishes and sharing it through communications channels that can reach local, state, and national audiences.
The project also includes orchard stewardship at Lonely Dell Ranch, recognizing that historic landscapes and agricultural features are part of the cultural resource. Orchard tasks include pruning to improve tree health and productivity, planting or replacing fruit trees to maintain continuity of the historic orchard, and realigning irrigation ditches to restore or improve water delivery. These actions are framed as preservation of a living historic resource, not just routine landscaping, and they support the site’s interpretive value.
From a public-purpose standpoint, the opportunity ties together preservation outcomes with training outcomes. Youth corps participants are expected to gain real experience in historic preservation maintenance techniques, pest control measures appropriate for historic structures, and orchard care, while also learning to follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. That standards-based training is meant to ensure work methods and materials are compatible with historic resources and avoid unintended damage. The National Park Service highlights that the physical improvements to structures and orchard conditions will enhance the visitor experience for thousands of people who come to the district, strengthening interpretation and making the historic setting more legible and engaging.
The notice also points to transparency and storytelling as a public benefit. By working with the HOPE Crew to document and publicize the effort, the project is positioned to show the public how preservation dollars are being used and why the work matters. The partnership is also intended to elevate the stories of Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch by reaching wider audiences, including mainstream media outlets and government leaders, helping turn a localized maintenance project into a broader example of heritage stewardship, skills training, and public accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Preservation Maintenance at Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch."
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of funding is being offered?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00286.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized within Natural Resources.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice describes a single expected award.
What is the estimated maximum funding amount available?
The estimated funding ceiling is $42,230.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 24, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 3, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to specific nonprofit and other entities as listed in the notice, including nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and additional eligible applicants as clarified in the solicitation.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project focuses on hands-on preservation maintenance across seven historic structures within the NHD, with practical repairs intended to stabilize buildings and slow deterioration.
How many historic structures are included in the preservation maintenance work?
The work targets seven historic structures.
What kinds of building repairs and maintenance activities are included?
The planned work includes repointing mortar on masonry walls to restore joints and reduce water intrusion, resetting or replacing loose or missing masonry elements, applying chinking on cabin exterior walls to seal gaps and improve weather resistance, rodent and pest proofing around doors and windows, replacing sediment on dirt roofs where needed, and recontouring surrounding surfaces to improve drainage away from the structures.
Why is repointing mortar part of the scope?
Repointing is intended to restore mortar joints and reduce water intrusion, which helps stabilize masonry walls and slow further deterioration.
What does the notice mean by resetting or replacing masonry elements?
It refers to addressing masonry components that are loose or missing by resetting them in place or replacing them as needed to improve stability and protect the historic fabric.
What is chinking and why is it included?
Chinking is the application of material on cabin exterior walls to seal gaps. It is included to improve weather resistance and reduce pathways for moisture and pests.
What pest-related work is included, and why does it matter for preservation?
The project includes rodent and pest proofing around doors and windows to help protect historic fabric from damage that can be caused by pests and rodents.
What does "replacing sediment on dirt roofs" involve?
It means adding or replacing sediment on dirt roofs where needed so the roof can continue to function protectively as designed, helping shield the structure from weather impacts.
Why is drainage work included as part of preservation maintenance?
The project includes recontouring surrounding surfaces to improve drainage patterns so water flows away from structures instead of pooling near foundations or walls, since poor drainage is described as a common driver of long-term structural decay.
What is the youth crew component of the project?
The work is designed to be carried out by a youth crew, linking preservation outcomes with workforce development and hands-on training.
What partner is proposed for youth training and engagement?
The project proposes partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation's HOPE Crew (Hands-On Preservation Experience).
What role would the HOPE Crew play in this project?
The HOPE Crew would support training young participants in preservation trades and help connect on-the-ground conservation work to broader public understanding. The stated emphasis for this component is documentation and publicity of what the youth crew accomplishes.
What does documentation and publicity mean in the context of this project?
It refers to capturing the work completed by the youth crew and sharing it through communications channels that can reach local, state, and national audiences.
Is orchard work included, and where?
Yes. The project includes orchard stewardship at Lonely Dell Ranch as part of preserving a living historic resource.
What orchard stewardship tasks are included?
Orchard tasks include pruning to improve tree health and productivity, planting or replacing fruit trees to maintain continuity of the historic orchard, and realigning irrigation ditches to restore or improve water delivery.
Why does the notice treat orchard stewardship as preservation?
The orchard is framed as a historic landscape and agricultural feature that contributes to the cultural resource and interpretive value of the site, making it more than routine landscaping.
What standards are youth corps participants expected to learn and follow?
Youth participants are expected to learn to follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to help ensure methods and materials are compatible with historic resources and avoid unintended damage.
What skills and experience are participants expected to gain?
Participants are expected to gain experience in historic preservation maintenance techniques, pest control measures appropriate for historic structures, and orchard care, along with standards-based approaches to working on historic properties.
How does the project connect preservation work to public benefit?
The National Park Service highlights that improving the condition of the structures and orchard will enhance the visitor experience for thousands of people who visit the district by strengthening interpretation and making the historic setting more legible and engaging.
How does the project address transparency and public accountability?
By working with the HOPE Crew to document and publicize the effort, the project is positioned to show the public how preservation dollars are used and why the work matters.
What audiences does the notice anticipate reaching through outreach?
The notice references reaching local, state, and national audiences, including mainstream media outlets and government leaders.
What is the intended broader impact beyond the local maintenance work?
The partnership and communications effort are intended to elevate the stories of Lees Ferry and Lonely Dell Ranch and turn a localized maintenance project into a broader example of heritage stewardship, skills training, and public accountability.
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