Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0053
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0053
- The DOI-NPS 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" 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 May 13, 2016 and posted on May 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 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 $68,467.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent to Award (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0053) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement tied to CFDA 15.931. It outlines a single expected award with an anticipated funding ceiling of $68,467. The posting and creation dates are May 13, 2016, and the closing date listed is May 23, 2016. The opportunity category is listed as "Other," and eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the implication that the specific eligible applicant type is defined in the full eligibility clarification referenced in the notice.
The core purpose of the agreement is to support youth-serving programs by engaging them in hands-on maintenance and rehabilitation of the Appalachian Trail and related facilities in the Katahdin region of Maine. The work is specifically targeted to three locations: Old Blue, Old Elephant Mountain, and Bemis Mountain. In practical terms, the project is about improving trail durability, safety, and sustainability in high-use or erosion-prone sections while simultaneously providing structured work experiences for youth participants.
The scope of work centers on trail rehabilitation construction tasks, with a strong emphasis on stonework and tread improvements. Activities include preparing construction sites by removing organic surface layers (de-duffing) to reach stable subgrade, then sourcing and working with native stone for key trail structures. That native-stone work includes locating appropriate rock, splitting and shaping it, transporting it to the work area, and setting it in place for features such as crib walls, edge stones (including drainage-related stones sometimes referred to as gargoyles), and stone steps. In addition to native stone, the project also calls for transporting, shaping, and setting imported stone for steps where needed, suggesting certain locations may require material that is not readily available or suitable on site.
Beyond stone structures, the project includes importing crushed stone fill and tread surfacing material, placing it, and compacting it to form a more stable walking surface. This typically addresses issues like muddiness, rutting, and erosion by creating a firm, well-drained tread. After construction is completed, the plan includes naturalizing adjacent disturbed areas, which generally means restoring the appearance and function of surrounding ground by blending disturbed soils, dispersing or disguising work impacts, and helping the site recover visually and ecologically.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the arrangement implies active involvement or substantial federal participation by the National Park Service in planning, coordination, technical guidance, or oversight, rather than a simple pass-through grant. Overall, the opportunity is framed as a joint objectives and project management effort that combines trail infrastructure rehabilitation in the Katahdin region with youth development and service programming through on-the-ground conservation work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) listed in the notice is NPS 16 NERO 0053.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the National Park Service will have active involvement in the project (such as coordination, technical guidance, or oversight), rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), as stated in the notice.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The notice is a Notice of Intent to Award and states there is a single expected award. Based on the information provided, the intent is to make one award under this opportunity.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates there is a single expected award.
What is the anticipated maximum funding amount?
The anticipated funding ceiling for the expected award is $68,467.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.931.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The notice lists both the posting date and the creation date as May 13, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed in the notice is May 23, 2016.
What opportunity category is this listed under?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other".
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others". The notice implies that the specific eligible applicant type is defined in a full eligibility clarification referenced in the notice, but that clarification is not included in the information provided here.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to support youth-serving programs by engaging youth participants in hands-on maintenance and rehabilitation of the Appalachian Trail and related facilities in the Katahdin region of Maine.
Where will the work take place?
The work is targeted to three locations in Maine: Old Blue, Old Elephant Mountain, and Bemis Mountain.
What kind of work will the project focus on?
The scope of work centers on trail rehabilitation construction, with a strong emphasis on stonework and tread improvements designed to improve durability, safety, and sustainability in high-use or erosion-prone sections.
What does "de-duffing" mean in the context of this project?
In this project, "de-duffing" refers to removing organic surface layers at the construction site to reach a stable subgrade suitable for building durable trail structures and tread.
What types of native-stone tasks are included?
The project includes locating appropriate native stone and then splitting, shaping, transporting, and setting it in place for trail structures.
What trail structures will be built or improved using stone?
Stonework includes features such as crib walls, edge stones (including drainage-related stones sometimes referred to as gargoyles), and stone steps.
Will the project use only on-site stone materials?
No. In addition to native stone, the scope also calls for transporting, shaping, and setting imported stone for steps where needed, suggesting that some sites may require material not readily available or suitable on location.
What is included in the tread improvement work?
The project includes importing crushed stone fill and tread surfacing material, placing it, and compacting it to form a more stable walking surface, which typically helps address issues such as muddiness, rutting, and erosion.
What does "naturalizing adjacent disturbed areas" mean?
After construction, the plan includes restoring nearby impacted areas by blending disturbed soils, dispersing or disguising work impacts, and helping the site recover visually and ecologically.
How does this project support youth participants?
The project is framed as providing structured work experiences for youth participants through on-the-ground conservation and trail rehabilitation work.
Why is this considered a cooperative agreement rather than a simple pass-through award?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, it implies substantial federal participation by the National Park Service in areas such as planning, coordination, technical guidance, and/or oversight.
What overall outcomes is the project trying to achieve?
The opportunity combines two main outcomes: (1) rehabilitating trail infrastructure in the Katahdin region to improve durability, safety, and sustainability, and (2) supporting youth development and service programming through hands-on conservation work.
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