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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Ice Age National Scenic Trail" 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 May 24, 2012 and posted on May 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $840,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $840,000.00 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:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for work supporting the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It is framed as a cooperative effort to encourage private-sector participation in key trail needs, including land acquisition support, planning, development, protection, operations, and ongoing maintenance. The underlying purpose is not just to build or repair trail segments, but to increase public awareness and use of the trail, grow public support for completing the trail as a continuous scenic trail, and strengthen the NPS ability to carry out trail development and maintenance by expanding and organizing volunteer capacity.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which signals that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. In practical terms, that usually means close coordination with NPS staff on work plans, priorities, and deliverables, and a shared role in implementing tasks tied to stewardship, development, and outreach for the trail. The announcement also references a single-source determination under DOI guidance (505 DM 2.14 B(4), “Unique Qualificationsâ€), indicating that the agency is publicly posting its intent but is treating the award as a single-source action based on the selected recipient having specific qualifications or a uniquely suitable role for the project.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the Natural Resources activity area, under CFDA 15.935 (National Trails System Projects). NPS anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding is $840,000, with an award ceiling of $840,000 and an award floor of $168,110. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the listing, meaning an applicant would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date and creation date are May 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 31, 2012, and the listing was archived June 30, 2012. A point of contact is provided for access issues with the full announcement: Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer, National Park Service Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1662.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for work that supports the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It is presented as a cooperative effort aimed at encouraging private-sector participation in meeting key trail needs.
Which trail does the project support?
The project supports the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose goes beyond constructing or repairing trail segments. It includes increasing public awareness and use of the trail, growing public support for completing the trail as a continuous scenic trail, and strengthening NPS capacity to develop and maintain the trail by expanding and organizing volunteer capacity.
What types of activities are expected to be supported?
The notice describes support for key trail needs, including land acquisition support, planning, development, protection, operations, and ongoing maintenance. It also highlights stewardship and outreach tied to increasing awareness, use, and volunteer capacity.
What is the funding mechanism?
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project, rather than issuing a hands-off grant. In practical terms, this typically means close coordination with NPS staff on work plans, priorities, and deliverables, and shared roles in implementing project tasks related to stewardship, development, and outreach for the trail.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The announcement references a single-source determination under Department of the Interior (DOI) guidance (505 DM 2.14 B(4), "Unique Qualifications"). Based on the information provided, NPS is publicly posting its intent but treating the award as a single-source action because the selected recipient is considered to have unique qualifications or a uniquely suitable role for the project.
What is the activity area and funding type?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the Natural Resources activity area.
What is the CFDA program number?
The listing references CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $840,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $840,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $168,110.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the listing. Based on the information provided, an applicant would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, even though the broader eligible category is 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is May 24, 2012.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is May 31, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on June 30, 2012.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer, National Park Service Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1662.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement?
Use the provided point of contact for access issues: Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer, NPS Midwest Regional Office, at 402-661-1662.
Does the notice describe why NPS is using a single-source approach?
It references DOI guidance (505 DM 2.14 B(4), "Unique Qualifications") and indicates the award is treated as single-source because the selected recipient has specific qualifications or a uniquely suitable role for the project.
Does the notice specify exact deliverables or a detailed scope of work?
Not in the information provided. The description outlines broad areas of work (planning, development, protection, operations, maintenance, awareness, and volunteer capacity) and indicates substantial NPS involvement typical of a cooperative agreement, but it does not list specific deliverables here.
What is the main emphasis besides on-the-ground trail work?
The notice emphasizes increasing public awareness and use of the trail, building public support for completing the trail as a continuous scenic trail, and expanding and organizing volunteer capacity to strengthen NPS ability to carry out trail development and maintenance.
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