Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRAJOTR090062
Apply for NPS ARRAJOTR090062
- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT, DOI, National Park Service, Install Gates to Protect Visitors and Preserve Resource Habitat at Various Mines, Joshua Tree National Monument" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.252 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2009 and posted on Aug 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $77,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS). It is tied to the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program (CFDA 15.252) and is focused on improving public safety while also protecting natural and cultural resources at Joshua Tree National Monument. The project centers on addressing hazards created by abandoned historic mines, which can pose serious risks to visitors and wildlife if left open and unmanaged.
The NPS planned a single award (Expected Awards: 1) using a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard competitive grant. The notice states the award would be non-competitive and issued in line with Department of the Interior policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2), specifically to Sonoma State University under an already-existing cooperative agreement relationship. Eligible applicants were listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the non-competitive intent signals that the recipient had effectively been identified in advance due to the existing partnership structure.
The on-the-ground scope of work involved making safe 23 abandoned mine sites encompassing a total of 40 separate openings. The planned closure methods were selected to balance safety with environmental stewardship. In practice, that meant using a mix of bat-compatible gates or enclosures (to maintain habitat access for bats while restricting human entry), polyurethane foam closure techniques, and/or backfilling openings with waste rock. This mix reflects the reality that different mine openings require different engineering and resource-protection solutions depending on factors like size, stability, location, and biological use.
Because the mines are historic features, the opportunity also built in a cultural resource compliance component before any physical closure work could proceed. Under the task agreement, the park planned limited archaeological work aimed at minimizing impacts to cultural resources associated with the mines. That preliminary work included identifying appropriate staging areas to avoid disturbing sensitive resources, defining the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for compliance and planning purposes, and creating a basic record of mine openings and nearby features. In simple terms, the project was not just about sealing hazards; it was also about documenting and protecting historic mining-related resources and ensuring the safing work was done with minimal unintended damage.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 27, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2009, and an archive date of October 7, 2009. The estimated total funding amount was $77,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as 0), which typically indicates the amount was handled through the cooperative agreement/task agreement budgeting rather than a traditional competitive range. The contact listed for access issues or questions was Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 707-951-4872 or by email at teklavines@nps.gov. The official Funding Opportunity Number was NPS ARRAJOTR090062, and the title emphasized the dual purpose of installing gates to protect visitors and preserving resource habitat at abandoned mines within Joshua Tree National Monument.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This funding opportunity supports work at Joshua Tree National Monument to reduce public safety hazards created by abandoned historic mine openings, while also protecting natural and cultural resources. The project focuses on making abandoned mine sites safer for visitors and wildlife without unnecessarily damaging habitat or historic features.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The opportunity is funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS).
What program is this associated with?
It is tied to the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation (AMLR) Program, CFDA 15.252.
What is the funding source mentioned in the notice?
The opportunity is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS ARRAJOTR090062.
What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to improve public safety by addressing hazards at abandoned historic mines, while also preserving habitat and protecting natural and cultural resources within Joshua Tree National Monument.
How many mine sites and openings were included in the scope of work?
The planned on-the-ground work covered 23 abandoned mine sites, encompassing a total of 40 separate mine openings.
What kinds of closure or safety methods were planned?
The project planned to use a mix of methods depending on the conditions at each opening, including:
- Bat-compatible gates or enclosures (to restrict human entry while allowing bat access)
- Polyurethane foam closure techniques
- Backfilling openings with waste rock
Why does the project mention bat-compatible gates?
Some abandoned mine openings can function as habitat for bats. Bat-compatible gates or enclosures are intended to keep people out for safety reasons while maintaining habitat access for bats.
Was this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice states the award was intended to be non-competitive and issued in line with Department of the Interior policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2).
What type of award instrument was planned?
The NPS planned a single award using a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard competitive grant.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates Expected Awards: 1.
Who was the intended recipient?
The notice indicates the non-competitive award was intended for Sonoma State University, tied to an already-existing cooperative agreement relationship.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also indicates a non-competitive intent tied to an existing partnership structure.
What cultural resource work was included before closures could proceed?
Because the mines are historic features, the opportunity included limited archaeological work prior to physical closure activities. This compliance-oriented work included:
- Identifying appropriate staging areas to help avoid disturbing sensitive resources
- Defining the Area of Potential Effects (APE) for compliance and planning
- Creating a basic record of mine openings and nearby features
Why was archaeological work part of a mine safety project?
The abandoned mines are historic resources, so the project incorporated cultural resource compliance steps intended to minimize impacts to cultural resources associated with the mines while carrying out safety work.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $77,000.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Was there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No. The opportunity shows an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0, which typically indicates the amount was handled through cooperative agreement/task agreement budgeting rather than a traditional competitive range.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 27, 2009.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 7, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 7, 2009.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The contact listed for access issues or questions was Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Tekla Vines could be reached by phone at 707-951-4872 or by email at teklavines@nps.gov.
What location does the project focus on?
The work was focused within Joshua Tree National Monument, specifically at abandoned historic mine sites posing hazards to visitors and wildlife.
What does the opportunity title emphasize?
The title emphasizes the dual purpose of installing gates to protect visitors and preserving resource habitat at abandoned mines within Joshua Tree National Monument.
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