Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0043
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0043
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Rehabilitation of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont Crew1 (Clarendon Shelter to Rt. 40), Crew 2 (Little Killington to Upper Cold River), and Crew 3 (Governor Clement Shelter to Rt. 103)" 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 Jun 10, 2014 and posted on Jun 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. Single source award to Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), a non profit having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding announcement for a trail rehabilitation project on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont. The work is organized into three distinct crew assignments covering specific trail segments: Crew 1 will work from Clarendon Shelter to Route 40, Crew 2 will work from Little Killington to Upper Cold River, and Crew 3 will work from Governor Clement Shelter to Route 103. The intent is to support hands-on conservation and rehabilitation activities on these portions of the trail, consistent with NPS goals for maintaining and improving a nationally significant recreational corridor.
The key point of the posting is that it is a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open solicitation. In other words, it is not asking the public to submit applications or proposals. Instead, NPS is providing public notice that it plans to fund this work without full and open competition, using an existing cooperative agreement mechanism. The project will be implemented through Task Agreement P14AC00886 with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) under an already-established Cooperative Agreement P12AC30544. This structure signals that NPS is continuing or extending an ongoing partnership arrangement rather than conducting a new competitive grant round.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and the activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that the announcement is strictly a notice of intent to make a single-source award. The relevant CFDA number is 15.931, titled Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, aligning the project with youth-focused conservation work and stewardship outcomes.
Financially, the notice indicates a single expected award with total estimated funding of $75,000. The award ceiling and floor are both $75,000, which typically means the award amount is fixed at that level for this action rather than presented as a range. The announcement also states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the project is expected to include some form of non-federal contribution (cash or in-kind support), although the specific matching ratio or eligible match details would normally be spelled out in the attached full announcement or the underlying cooperative agreement/task agreement documentation.
Eligibility is effectively limited to one named organization: Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), described as a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status. The notice explicitly characterizes this as a single-source award, reinforcing that other entities are not being invited to apply. The posting dates show it was made public on June 10, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2014, and it was archived on June 16, 2014. In this context, the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline, since no applications are being accepted.
For anyone trying to locate the full details, the notice points readers to an attachment accessible through the "Full Announcement" link on the Grants.gov listing. Questions about accessing the announcement can be directed to the listed NPS contact: Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding announcement about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior notice related to trail rehabilitation work on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont. The project focuses on hands-on conservation and rehabilitation activities intended to maintain and improve a nationally significant recreational corridor.
Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. The announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open solicitation. It is not requesting applications or proposals from the public.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is publicly notifying that it plans to fund a specific project without full and open competition. The notice functions as public transparency about NPS's planned award rather than an invitation to submit competing applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is intended for the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC), identified as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Can other nonprofits, agencies, or organizations apply instead of VYCC?
No. Eligibility is effectively limited to the single named organization (VYCC). The notice characterizes this as a single-source award, meaning other entities are not being invited to apply.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant.
How is this award being implemented administratively?
The work will be implemented through Task Agreement P14AC00886 with VYCC under an existing Cooperative Agreement P12AC30544. This structure indicates continuation or extension of an established partnership arrangement rather than a new competitive grant round.
How much funding is expected for this award?
The notice indicates a single expected award totaling an estimated $75,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears fixed for this action. The award ceiling is $75,000 and the award floor is also $75,000, which typically indicates the intended award amount is set at that level.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the project is expected to include some form of non-federal contribution (cash or in-kind). The specific ratio and details are not provided in the summary and would typically be found in the full announcement attachment or underlying agreement documentation.
What trail work is planned, and how is it organized?
The notice describes three distinct crew assignments covering specific segments of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont. The intent is to support hands-on conservation and rehabilitation activities on these portions of the trail.
What trail segment will Crew 1 cover?
Crew 1 is assigned to work from Clarendon Shelter to Route 40.
What trail segment will Crew 2 cover?
Crew 2 is assigned to work from Little Killington to Upper Cold River.
What trail segment will Crew 3 cover?
Crew 3 is assigned to work from Governor Clement Shelter to Route 103.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number is 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
How is this opportunity categorized?
The notice identifies the opportunity as discretionary. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that the posting is strictly a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
When was this notice posted, and what are the key dates?
The posting indicates it was made public on June 10, 2014. The original closing date and current closing date are both June 15, 2014. The listing was archived on June 16, 2014.
Does the closing date represent an application deadline?
Not in the usual sense. Because this is not an open solicitation and applications are not being accepted, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
Where can someone find the full details of the notice?
The notice directs readers to an attachment available through the "Full Announcement" link on the Grants.gov listing.
Who can be contacted with questions about accessing the announcement?
Questions about accessing the announcement can be directed to Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
Is this announcement for work outside Vermont?
The notice describes a trail rehabilitation project on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont, and the crew assignments reference specific Vermont trail segments.
Does the notice describe the exact match ratio or acceptable match types?
No. The summary states that cost sharing or matching is required but does not provide a ratio or detailed eligibility rules for match. Those details would typically be included in the full attachment or in the governing cooperative agreement/task agreement documentation.
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