Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00213
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Planning Assistance for Rancho Corral de Tierra" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2014 and posted on Jul 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with GGNPC. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Planning Assistance for Rancho Corral de Tierra" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00213) is a discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity area (CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship). The project is centered on Rancho Corral de Tierra, a property in San Mateo County, California that NPS acquired in 2011. Since acquisition, management of the site has largely consisted of routine maintenance of existing trails and facilities, and NPS is seeking focused planning support to shape future improvements in a coordinated, publicly informed way.
The core purpose of the task agreement is to collaborate with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) on multiple, connected planning efforts that move the Rancho from basic upkeep toward implementation-ready plans. The work is intended to advance conceptual planning for two new trailheads, develop a property-wide trail master plan, and support public outreach so that future access and facility decisions reflect community input and stakeholder concerns. In practical terms, this means the planning assistance is not limited to drawing routes on a map; it also includes the process work that makes plans usable, such as engaging the public, clarifying program goals, and aligning recommendations with existing NPS policy and the site’s governing management framework.
A key component of the scope is defining the program for the "Diverse Opportunities Zone" described in the Rancho’s General Management Plan (GMP). That includes consideration of equestrian operations, suggesting that the planning effort must address how horse-related uses would function on the property (for example, where riding would be appropriate, how staging or support could be provided, how to manage potential conflicts with hikers or other users, and what operational needs would be required). In addition to trails and program definition, the effort also considers visitor facility elements already identified in the GMP, meaning the planning work is expected to evaluate or refine ideas for visitor-facing infrastructure and amenities that support safe, sustainable access.
The announcement also notes that the work may include coordination with the NPS Natural Resource division on a resources plan for Rancho. This indicates an intent to integrate natural resource stewardship with recreation and visitor planning, so trailhead placement, trail design, and facility concepts can be evaluated alongside habitat protection, sensitive species concerns, erosion control, watershed considerations, and other resource constraints common to coastal and open-space environments in San Mateo County.
Financially, the estimated total funding for the project is $400,000, with an award ceiling of $400,000 and an award floor of $197,840. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The announcement lists eligibility as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice makes clear this is not a competitive call for applications. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, issued to provide public notice that NPS will fund this project under an existing cooperative management relationship with GGNPC. In other words, the opportunity is informational rather than an open solicitation, and the planned award is directed to the partner organization already identified by NPS for this collaborative planning role.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on July 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 29, 2014, and an archive date of August 30, 2014. For access issues or further details, the listed contact is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer, at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov, and the general listing references Grants.gov for the announcement record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Planning Assistance for Rancho Corral de Tierra (NPS)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Planning Assistance for Rancho Corral de Tierra".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P14AS00213.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding action is this?
It is a discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity area and CFDA number?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources, under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
What property does the project focus on?
The project centers on Rancho Corral de Tierra in San Mateo County, California.
When did NPS acquire Rancho Corral de Tierra?
NPS acquired the property in 2011.
Why is NPS seeking planning assistance now?
Since acquisition, management has largely consisted of routine maintenance of existing trails and facilities. NPS is seeking focused planning support to guide future improvements in a coordinated way that is informed by public input and aligned with NPS policy and the site’s management framework.
Who is NPS collaborating with on this work?
NPS intends to collaborate with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) on the connected planning efforts described in the notice.
What are the main planning efforts included in the scope?
The scope includes multiple connected planning tasks intended to move the site from basic upkeep toward implementation-ready plans, including:
- Advancing conceptual planning for two new trailheads
- Developing a property-wide trail master plan
- Supporting public outreach so future access and facility decisions reflect community input and stakeholder concerns
Is this opportunity only about mapping trails?
No. The planning assistance includes both technical planning and process work that makes plans usable, such as public engagement, clarifying program goals, and aligning recommendations with NPS policy and the property’s governing management framework.
What is the "Diverse Opportunities Zone" and how is it addressed?
A key scope element is defining the program for the "Diverse Opportunities Zone" described in the property’s General Management Plan (GMP). This includes considering what uses and operations are appropriate within that zone.
Does the scope include equestrian considerations?
Yes. The notice indicates that defining the program for the Diverse Opportunities Zone includes consideration of equestrian operations, such as where riding would be appropriate, how staging or support might be provided, how potential conflicts with hikers or other users might be managed, and what operational needs would be required.
Does the project include visitor facilities and amenities?
Yes. In addition to trails and program definition, the effort considers visitor facility elements already identified in the GMP, meaning the planning work is expected to evaluate or refine ideas for visitor-facing infrastructure and amenities that support safe, sustainable access.
Will natural resource stewardship be part of the planning?
The notice states the work may include coordination with the NPS Natural Resource division on a resources plan for Rancho. This suggests an intent to integrate natural resource stewardship with recreation and visitor planning so that trailheads, trail design, and facility concepts can be evaluated alongside resource constraints.
What kinds of resource constraints are implied in the notice?
The notice references typical considerations for coastal and open-space environments in San Mateo County, including habitat protection, sensitive species concerns, erosion control, watershed considerations, and related natural resource constraints.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $400,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $197,840.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to applications?
No. The notice states this is not a competitive call for applications. It is a Notice of Intent to Award meant to provide public notice of NPS’s plan to fund the project under an existing cooperative management relationship.
Who is the intended recipient of the planned award?
The planned award is directed to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) as the partner identified by NPS for this collaborative planning role.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted/created on July 29, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 29, 2014. The archive date is August 30, 2014.
Where was the opportunity listed?
The general listing references Grants.gov for the announcement record.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Kristina Bliss, Agreements Officer.
How can the contact be reached?
Phone: 805-370-2321
Email: kristinabliss@nps.gov
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