Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AP00019
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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 Mississippi River Trail Connections Mississippi National River and recreation Area (MISS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.941 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 19, 2014 and posted on Sep 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, listed as a Notice of Intent to Award, comes from the National Park Service under the program Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance (CFDA 15.941). The project is titled "Mississippi River Trail Connections" and is focused on improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS), specifically in Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park in Minnesota. The core goal is to build two short but strategic trail links that tie local access points into the larger Mississippi River Trail (MRT) network and the park unit's Alternative Transportation System (ATS), strengthening the continuity of the regional trail system and improving access for visitors and residents.
The work described is straightforward construction of two new trail segments. The first segment is planned at the park entrance and will connect to the intersection of East River Road and 51st Avenue. The second segment is planned along East River Road at the Metro Transit bus stop in Fridley, Minnesota. Both trail connections are specified to be 10 feet wide, which is a common standard for shared-use paths intended to accommodate two-way bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The lengths are relatively short, with the first segment approximately 600 feet long and the second approximately 400 feet long. Even though the distances are limited, the intent is to remove gaps in the network, create safer and more direct connections, and better integrate transit access (through the bus stop connection) with the trail system.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P14AP00019 and falls under an "Other" opportunity category, using a Grant funding instrument type, and is associated with a Natural Resources funding activity category. The estimated total available funding is listed at $300,000, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $0. The listing indicates the expectation of a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), consistent with the "Notice of Intent to Award" framing, which typically signals that the agency intends to fund a specific project and/or recipient rather than run a broad, open competition.
The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds and/or allowable in-kind contributions toward the total project cost, consistent with many NPS state and local assistance arrangements. Eligibility is limited to governmental entities: city or township governments, county governments, and state governments. That aligns with the project location and nature, since trail construction and park-adjacent transportation infrastructure are frequently implemented by local or county agencies in partnership with federal land management units.
The timeline in the posting shows it was posted on September 19, 2014, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of September 26, 2014. The archive date is October 26, 2014. In practical terms, this indicates a very short window between posting and closing, which is another signal that the notice was likely related to a planned award rather than an open-ended solicitation seeking many competing proposals.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662, with instruction to contact via email (the specific email address is not included in the provided text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity posted as a Notice of Intent to Award under the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance program (CFDA 15.941). The project title is "Mississippi River Trail Connections."
Which agency is offering the grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the project called?
The project is titled "Mississippi River Trail Connections."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS) by building two short but strategic trail connections that link local access points into the larger Mississippi River Trail (MRT) network and the park unit's Alternative Transportation System (ATS).
Where will the work take place?
The work is located within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS), specifically at Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park in Minnesota. One connection is also described as being along East River Road at the Metro Transit bus stop in Fridley, Minnesota.
What exactly will be built with this grant?
The project consists of straightforward construction of two new trail segments intended for bicycle and pedestrian use.
How many trail segments are included?
Two new trail segments are included.
Where is the first trail segment planned?
The first segment is planned at the park entrance and will connect to the intersection of East River Road and 51st Avenue.
Where is the second trail segment planned?
The second segment is planned along East River Road at the Metro Transit bus stop in Fridley, Minnesota.
How long are the proposed trail segments?
The first segment is approximately 600 feet long, and the second segment is approximately 400 feet long.
How wide will the trail segments be?
Both trail connections are specified to be 10 feet wide, which is a common standard for shared-use paths accommodating two-way bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Why fund short trail segments instead of longer construction?
Even though the segments are relatively short, the stated intent is to remove gaps in the network, create safer and more direct connections, strengthen continuity of the regional trail system, and improve access for visitors and residents. The bus stop connection also better integrates transit access with the trail system.
How does this project relate to the Mississippi River Trail (MRT)?
The project is intended to tie local access points into the larger Mississippi River Trail (MRT) network, improving overall connectivity.
How does this project relate to the park unit's Alternative Transportation System (ATS)?
The two trail links are described as connecting into the park unit's Alternative Transportation System (ATS), supporting non-vehicle access and network continuity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AP00019.
What is the opportunity category and funding instrument?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other," and the funding instrument type is a Grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total available funding is $300,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $0.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The posting indicates an expectation of a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
The listing is described as a Notice of Intent to Award, and it shows a very short window between posting and closing. Based on those details, it appears consistent with an intended single award rather than a broad, open competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds and/or allowable in-kind contributions toward the total project cost.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities: city or township governments, county governments, and state governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is September 19, 2014 (and it was created the same day).
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 26, 2014.
When was it archived?
The archive date is October 26, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The contact phone number provided is 402-661-1662. The posting also instructs applicants to contact via email, but the specific email address is not included in the provided information.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The posting indicates that questions or issues accessing the full announcement should be directed to the listed point of contact, Julie Hendricks (phone: 402-661-1662), and notes that contact via email is expected even though the email address is not included in the provided text.
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