Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC00209
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FUND TASK AGREEMENT - ISRO Conservation Corps of MN & Iowa" 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 09, 2016 and posted on Jun 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 $58,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI) announcement that signals the agency's intent to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement rather than run a broad, open competition. The intended recipient is Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMNIA), which already holds the master cooperative agreement (P16AC00009). The overall purpose of that master agreement is to provide structured, meaningful work experiences for young people tied to public service and conservation, including natural resource management, disaster response support, energy conservation activities, and volunteer leadership, while also delivering training in safety, resource management, job readiness, and technical skills. The program emphasis is both on completing on-the-ground conservation work and on workforce development outcomes such as personal responsibility, strong work habits, and environmental stewardship.
For this particular task agreement, the planned project is a 2016 summer season collaboration with Isle Royale National Park focused on trail rehabilitation. CCMNIA trail crews are slated to work on the East Chickenbone Trail Rehabilitation Project. The scope of fieldwork includes routine and heavy trail maintenance tasks such as brushing to clear corridor vegetation, erosion control to stabilize degraded sections, rerouting portions of trail where needed to reduce impacts or improve sustainability, removing rocks and roots that create hazards or contribute to tread damage, regrading the trail surface to restore proper drainage and tread condition, and constructing boardwalk sections where wet or sensitive areas require elevated structures. In addition to the trail work, the crews are expected to support NPS staff with helicopter-related operations in the Chickenbone area, specifically including backcountry material spotting of boardwalk construction materials, which is often necessary at Isle Royale due to limited access and the logistical challenges of transporting heavy supplies to remote locations.
The opportunity is categorized as "Other" and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in coordination, oversight, or shared implementation compared with a standard grant. The activity area is natural resources, and the listing references CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.931, which aligns with National Park Service-related financial assistance. The posting identifies an expected single award with an award ceiling of $58,000, reinforcing that this is a targeted, project-specific action tied to the existing relationship with CCMNIA rather than a multi-award program.
Key administrative details included in the notice are the funding opportunity title "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FUND TASK AGREEMENT - ISRO Conservation Corps of MN & Iowa" and the opportunity number NOIP16AC00209. The posting and creation dates are June 9, 2016, and the closing date listed is June 14, 2016. Eligibility is not broadly defined to the general public; it is listed as "Others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field, which is consistent with a notice of intent that anticipates funding a particular partner under a master agreement. Overall, the announcement outlines a discrete summer trail and logistics support project at Isle Royale National Park to be carried out by CCMNIA crews, pairing conservation outcomes on the East Chickenbone Trail with youth training and workforce development goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI) Notice of Intent to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement, rather than a broad competitive grant solicitation.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice signals NPS intent to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement instead of running an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient for this task agreement?
The intended recipient is Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMNIA), which already holds the master cooperative agreement referenced in the notice (P16AC00009).
What is the master cooperative agreement referenced in the notice?
The master cooperative agreement is identified as P16AC00009. Its overall purpose is to provide structured, meaningful work experiences for young people tied to public service and conservation, alongside training in safety, resource management, job readiness, and technical skills.
What is the main purpose of the master agreement program?
The program emphasis includes completing on-the-ground conservation work and achieving workforce development outcomes, such as personal responsibility, strong work habits, and environmental stewardship, while supporting areas like natural resource management, disaster response support, energy conservation activities, and volunteer leadership.
What project is planned under this particular task agreement?
The planned project is a 2016 summer season collaboration with Isle Royale National Park focused on trail rehabilitation, with CCMNIA trail crews slated to work on the East Chickenbone Trail Rehabilitation Project.
Where will the work take place?
The work is associated with Isle Royale National Park, specifically in the Chickenbone area, including the East Chickenbone Trail.
What trail work activities are included in the scope?
The fieldwork scope includes routine and heavy trail maintenance activities such as brushing to clear corridor vegetation, erosion control, rerouting portions of trail where needed, removing rocks and roots that create hazards or contribute to tread damage, regrading the trail surface to restore drainage and tread condition, and constructing boardwalk sections in wet or sensitive areas.
What does "brushing" mean in this context?
Brushing refers to clearing or cutting back vegetation along the trail corridor to keep the trail passable and to maintain an appropriate trail width and sightline.
What does the notice say about erosion control work?
The notice indicates erosion control will be used to stabilize degraded trail sections as part of the rehabilitation effort.
Will the project include trail reroutes?
Yes. The scope includes rerouting portions of trail where needed to reduce impacts or improve sustainability.
Will the crews remove hazards on the trail?
Yes. The scope includes removing rocks and roots that create hazards or contribute to tread damage.
What is included under trail "regrading"?
The notice describes regrading as restoring the trail surface to improve proper drainage and tread condition.
Will the project involve building boardwalks?
Yes. The scope includes constructing boardwalk sections where wet or sensitive areas require elevated structures.
Does the project include support for helicopter-related operations?
Yes. In addition to trail work, crews are expected to support NPS staff with helicopter-related operations in the Chickenbone area.
What helicopter-related support is specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically mentions backcountry material spotting of boardwalk construction materials, reflecting the logistical challenges of transporting heavy supplies to remote locations at Isle Royale.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The notice identifies the instrument as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in coordination, oversight, or shared implementation compared with a standard grant.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as "Other."
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is natural resources.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is referenced?
The notice references CFDA (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing) number 15.931, which aligns with National Park Service-related financial assistance.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice identifies an expected single award.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The award ceiling is $58,000.
What is the funding opportunity title?
The funding opportunity title is "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FUND TASK AGREEMENT - ISRO Conservation Corps of MN & Iowa."
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is NOIP16AC00209.
When was the notice posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both June 9, 2016.
What is the closing date listed for the notice?
The closing date listed is June 14, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligibility is not broadly defined for the general public. It is listed as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field, which is consistent with a notice of intent that anticipates funding a particular partner under an existing master agreement.
What workforce development outcomes are emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes workforce development outcomes such as personal responsibility, strong work habits, and environmental stewardship, alongside training in safety, resource management, job readiness, and technical skills.
What kinds of youth experiences are described under the master agreement purpose?
The notice describes structured, meaningful work experiences for young people tied to public service and conservation, including areas such as natural resource management, disaster response support, energy conservation activities, and volunteer leadership.
What makes this notice different from a typical grant posting?
Based on the information provided, it is a notice of intent to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement with a named partner (CCMNIA), rather than an open solicitation seeking multiple applicants.
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