Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRANOI3100010004
Apply for NPS ARRANOI3100010004
- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act (ARRA) National Park Service, Cheasapeake Ohio Canal National Historical Park Control Exotic Plants" 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 Jan 8, 2010 and posted on Jan 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2010. (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 $213,000.00 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).
- Public Land Corps or Youth Corps Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) project supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) focused on controlling exotic (invasive) plants at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH). The park is headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, and the work area is extensive, covering the full length of the CHOH corridor, which runs 184.5 miles along the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland. The central purpose is hands-on vegetation management that supports the park's natural resource goals by reducing or managing non-native plant species that can displace native habitats and affect ecological conditions along the canal and adjacent riparian areas.
The project is designed specifically as a youth corps conservation effort. Youth corps personnel are expected to work directly with the park's Natural Resource Program Manager and a park Biologist, indicating that the work is intended to be both practical and professionally supervised. In addition to producing on-the-ground conservation outcomes, the opportunity emphasizes workforce development. The announcement highlights that the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is well-suited to provide interns and that participants will learn from resource management professionals while building tangible field skills and experience relevant to conservation and public land management.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant made through a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS anticipates being substantially involved in guiding or partnering in the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. It falls under the Recovery Act funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which aligns with youth-focused conservation work on public lands. The opportunity states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would be expected to contribute a portion of the project cost through cash, in-kind support, or other allowable matching resources, consistent with the terms of the award.
The notice is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," and it explains that the award will be made under streamlined competition procedures approved for ARRA youth projects. Only one award was expected, and the funding amount is fixed, with both the award floor and ceiling listed at $213,000, indicating the NPS planned a single award at that specific amount rather than a range of potential awards. Eligibility is limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations, with the eligible applicant category shown as "Others" and clarified in the eligibility notes. The posting date and creation date are both January 8, 2010, with an original and current closing date of January 18, 2010, and an archive date of February 17, 2010, reflecting a short application window typical of some ARRA-funded or streamlined youth project solicitations.
For applicants or others needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritaoliver@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity for?
This opportunity supports a National Park Service (NPS) project to control exotic (invasive) plant species at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH). The central focus is hands-on vegetation management to reduce or manage non-native plants that can displace native habitats and affect ecological conditions.
Which agency is offering and administering the award?
The project is an NPS effort supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The award is administered by the National Park Service.
What park and location does the project cover?
The work takes place at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH). The park is headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, and the project area spans the full CHOH corridor along the Potomac River.
How large is the work area?
The CHOH corridor runs 184.5 miles along the Potomac River, from Georgetown in Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland. The opportunity describes the work area as extensive and covering the full length of the corridor.
What kinds of activities will the project involve?
The announcement emphasizes on-the-ground vegetation management aimed at controlling invasive plants along the canal and adjacent riparian areas, supporting the park's natural resource goals.
Is this designed as a youth conservation project?
Yes. The project is designed specifically as a youth corps conservation effort and is aligned with youth-focused conservation work on public lands.
Who will supervise or guide the field work?
Youth corps personnel are expected to work directly with the park's Natural Resource Program Manager and a park Biologist, indicating professional supervision and collaboration with NPS resource management staff.
Does the opportunity include workforce development or training?
Yes. In addition to conservation outcomes, the announcement highlights workforce development, noting that participants will learn from resource management professionals and build tangible field skills and experience relevant to conservation and public land management.
What type of award instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary grant made through a cooperative agreement. The cooperative agreement format indicates that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in guiding or partnering in the project rather than issuing a hands-off award.
What funding source is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is categorized under a Recovery Act funding activity.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The notice references CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute a portion of the project cost through cash, in-kind support, or other allowable matching resources, consistent with the terms of the award.
Is this an open competition?
The notice is labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award" and states the award will be made under streamlined competition procedures approved for ARRA youth projects.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award was expected, according to the notice.
What is the award amount?
The funding amount is fixed at $213,000. Both the award floor and ceiling are listed as $213,000, indicating NPS planned a single award at that specific amount rather than a range.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations. The eligible applicant category is shown as "Others" with eligibility clarified in the notes.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both January 8, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is January 18, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 17, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (January 8, 2010) and closing date (January 18, 2010), the solicitation had a short application window consistent with some ARRA-funded or streamlined youth project solicitations.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist. She can be reached by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritaoliver@nps.gov.
Does the opportunity mention any specific youth service organization?
Yes. The announcement states that the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is well-suited to provide interns for this type of work.
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