Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOISAAN10821
Apply for NPS NOISAAN10821
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Privet, Chinaberry and Golden Bamboo Treatment and Removal" 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 Aug 12, 2011 and posted on Aug 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY This is a Notice of Intent to award to the American Youth Works for the removal of unwanted non native woody vegetation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Privet, Chinaberry and Golden Bamboo Treatment and Removal" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOISAAN10821) is a National Park Service discretionary funding notice focused on natural resource management within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (NHP) in Texas. The core purpose is to support on-the-ground treatment and removal of specific invasive or unwanted non-native plant species, specifically privet, chinaberry, and golden bamboo. The work is intended to reduce or eliminate these plants where they are encroaching on parklands and riparian areas, helping restore native vegetation conditions and protect the ecological and cultural landscape character of the park.
The project area is described as vegetation removal along the San Antonio River, with priority locations including the Mission Street Bridge and the Mission San Juan area along South Presa Street. The announcement also leaves room for work at other locations within the boundaries of San Antonio Missions NHP, suggesting the task agreement could be applied where infestations are found or where removal is most urgently needed. Because these species can spread quickly, outcompete native plants, and alter habitat structure along waterways, the removal effort is framed as a natural resources activity that supports broader conservation and site stewardship goals.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard contract or formula grant, meaning the National Park Service anticipated having substantial involvement in planning, coordination, or oversight of the work. It is also tied to an existing cooperative agreement, described as a "task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement," which indicates this funding action was meant to add a specific scope of work under an already-established partnership vehicle rather than create a brand-new relationship from scratch.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $25,000, with no stated award ceiling or floor (both shown as 0), which typically means the announcement did not set formal minimums or maximums beyond the estimated amount. The posting date and creation date were both August 12, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2011, and an archive date of August 16, 2011. The very short application window aligns with how notices of intent are often handled, since the agency is signaling a planned award rather than soliciting broad competition.
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," but the eligibility clarification states the notice is "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and explicitly identifies the intended recipient: American Youth Works. The listing also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement of "Yes," meaning the partner would be expected to contribute some portion of project value, which could be cash, in-kind services, or other allowable match depending on the cooperative agreement terms.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which reflects the likely role of a youth conservation corps or youth service organization in performing field-based stewardship work. That program alignment suggests the removal activities were expected to be carried out in a way that also supports youth employment, training, and conservation service experience while meeting the park's invasive species management needs.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service, phone 505-988-6042.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Privet, Chinaberry and Golden Bamboo Treatment and Removal."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS NOISAAN10821.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice.
What park or location is the work associated with?
The work is tied to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (NHP) in Texas.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is on-the-ground treatment and removal of specific invasive or unwanted non-native plant species to reduce or eliminate them where they are encroaching on parklands and riparian areas, support restoration of native vegetation conditions, and protect the ecological and cultural landscape character of the park.
Which plant species are specifically targeted?
The notice specifically identifies privet, chinaberry, and golden bamboo as the species to be treated and removed.
What kinds of areas are targeted for removal work?
The project is described as vegetation removal along the San Antonio River, including riparian areas and parklands where these non-native plants are encroaching.
Where are the priority work locations?
Priority locations include the Mission Street Bridge and the Mission San Juan area along South Presa Street.
Can work occur in other parts of the park besides the priority locations?
Yes. The announcement indicates the task agreement could apply at other locations within the boundaries of San Antonio Missions NHP, depending on where infestations are found or where removal is most urgently needed.
Why is the removal effort considered important?
According to the notice, these species can spread quickly, outcompete native plants, and alter habitat structure along waterways. The removal effort is framed as a natural resources activity supporting broader conservation and site stewardship goals.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard contract or formula grant, with the National Park Service anticipating substantial involvement in planning, coordination, or oversight.
What does it mean that this is a "task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement"?
It indicates the funding action is intended to add a specific scope of work under an already-established cooperative agreement/partnership vehicle, rather than establishing a brand-new relationship from scratch.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $25,000.
Is there a stated minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) award amount?
No formal minimum or maximum is stated in the notice. The award floor and ceiling are shown as 0, which typically indicates no formal floor/ceiling was set beyond the estimated amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement of "Yes," meaning the partner would be expected to contribute some portion of the project value (such as cash, in-kind services, or other allowable match, depending on the cooperative agreement terms).
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," but the notice includes an eligibility clarification stating it is "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and explicitly identifies the intended recipient as American Youth Works.
Is this announcement intended to be competitive?
Based on the information provided, the notice indicates it is for informational purposes only and identifies a specific intended recipient (American Youth Works). The very short application window is consistent with a planned award rather than a broadly competitive solicitation.
What are the key dates (posting, closing, archive)?
Posting date and creation date: August 12, 2011. Closing date (original and current): August 15, 2011. Archive date: August 16, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What does the CFDA program alignment suggest about the type of work or workforce?
The CFDA alignment suggests the work fits within conservation activities performed by youth service organizations, consistent with field-based stewardship work that can support youth employment, training, and conservation service experience while addressing invasive species management needs.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service, phone 505-988-6042.
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