Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRANOI6620100037
Apply for NPS ARRANOI6620100037
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT DOI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REPAIR DETERIORATING HIKING TRAILS SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE" 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 Mar 19, 2010 and posted on Mar 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000.00 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS ARRANOI6620100037) was a National Park Service American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project focused on repairing deteriorating hiking trails at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and was structured as a continuation of a prior award (H6620090001). The core purpose was to pair youth corps crews with park staff to complete hands-on trail rehabilitation work that improves visitor safety, protects natural resources, and restores trail sustainability.
The on-the-ground scope of work centered on repairing roughly 15 miles of trail across several named areas and routes within the park, including sections of the Platte Plains, Good Harbor Bay, Shauger Hill, and North Manitou Island trails. The tasks described were practical maintenance and restoration activities such as brushing trails (clearing encroaching vegetation to reestablish the corridor), repairing tread surfaces (addressing uneven, rutted, or failing trail tread), and cleaning, repairing, and installing erosion control devices (features that reduce runoff damage and soil loss, such as drainage structures and other stabilization measures). The project also included purchasing and installing trail markers and repairing or replacing signs, which supports navigation, resource protection messaging, and overall visitor management.
The announcement was explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award, indicating the agency planned to make a single award using streamlined competition procedures authorized for youth projects under ARRA. The expected number of awards was one, and the funding amount was fixed: an award floor and ceiling of $14,000, with an estimated total program funding of $14,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the agreement terms.
Eligibility was limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations, with the opportunity category listing eligible applicants generally as "Others" but clarified in the eligibility text field. The narrative makes clear why Northwest Michigan Youth Conservation Corps (NMYCC) was positioned as the intended recipient: they hire students from the immediate area, which improves responsiveness and reliability for time-sensitive fieldwork and strengthens the likelihood of continued employment relationships for participating youth. The NPS also emphasized that partnering with this organization helps leverage other funding sources and supports longer-term sustainability, citing NMYCC's track record of successfully competing for other funds. The technical rationale was that the organization already had relevant experience building trails and restoring disturbed areas using native plantings, aligning well with the specialized demands of trail repair and resource rehabilitation.
A secondary goal highlighted in the description was workforce and community impact. The project was framed as a way to employ a diverse youth workforce, including economically disadvantaged participants of all genders and ethnicities, in a state experiencing the highest unemployment rate at the time. The reference to 16 USC Section 1723(c)(2)(b) ties this emphasis to statutory guidance around youth conservation corps and public lands work, reinforcing that the project was designed not only to improve park infrastructure but also to deliver employment and training benefits consistent with federal youth conservation objectives.
Key administrative details include a posting and creation date of March 19, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2010, and an archive date of April 28, 2010. The agency was the National Park Service, and the listed contact for access issues was Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, at phone number 402-661-1662 (email not provided in the text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is NPS ARRANOI6620100037.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What was the project name or focus of this opportunity?
This was an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project focused on repairing deteriorating hiking trails at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
What type of award was used for this opportunity?
It was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was this opportunity listed under?
It was under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Was this opportunity a new award or connected to a prior award?
It was structured as a continuation of a prior award identified as H6620090001.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to pair youth corps crews with park staff to complete hands-on trail rehabilitation work that improves visitor safety, protects natural resources, and restores trail sustainability.
Where would the work take place?
The work would take place at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, including trail sections in areas such as Platte Plains, Good Harbor Bay, Shauger Hill, and North Manitou Island.
How much trail work was included in the scope?
The project centered on repairing roughly 15 miles of trail across several named areas and routes within the park.
What kinds of trail tasks were described?
The tasks included brushing trails (clearing encroaching vegetation), repairing trail tread surfaces (addressing uneven, rutted, or failing tread), and cleaning, repairing, and installing erosion control devices to reduce runoff damage and soil loss.
Did the project include signage or trail marking work?
Yes. The scope included purchasing and installing trail markers and repairing or replacing signs to support navigation, resource protection messaging, and visitor management.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this announcement?
The announcement was explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the agency indicated it planned to make a single award using streamlined competition procedures authorized for youth projects under ARRA.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards was one.
What was the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The funding amount was fixed at $14,000, with an award floor of $14,000 and an award ceiling of $14,000. The estimated total program funding was also $14,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the agreement terms.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Public Land Corps or Youth Corps organizations. While the opportunity category listed eligible applicants generally as "Others," the eligibility text clarified the limitation to these types of organizations.
Was a specific recipient identified or implied?
The narrative indicated that Northwest Michigan Youth Conservation Corps (NMYCC) was positioned as the intended recipient.
Why was Northwest Michigan Youth Conservation Corps (NMYCC) highlighted?
The description noted that NMYCC hires students from the immediate area, which was presented as improving responsiveness and reliability for time-sensitive fieldwork and increasing the likelihood of continued employment relationships for participating youth.
Did the opportunity mention leveraging other funding sources?
Yes. NPS emphasized that partnering with the organization helps leverage other funding sources and supports longer-term sustainability, citing the organization's track record of successfully competing for other funds.
What experience or capabilities were described as important for the work?
The rationale included that the organization had relevant experience building trails and restoring disturbed areas using native plantings, aligning with the specialized demands of trail repair and resource rehabilitation.
Was youth employment a stated goal of the project?
Yes. A secondary goal highlighted was workforce and community impact, including employing a diverse youth workforce (including economically disadvantaged participants of all genders and ethnicities) during a time when the state had the highest unemployment rate.
Was any legal or statutory reference mentioned?
Yes. The description referenced 16 USC Section 1723(c)(2)(b) in connection with the emphasis on youth conservation corps and public lands work.
What were the key dates for posting and closing?
The posting and creation date was March 19, 2010. The original closing date was March 29, 2010, and the current closing date was also March 29, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 28, 2010.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues was Theora McVay, Contract Specialist.
What contact information was provided?
The phone number provided was 402-661-1662. An email address was not provided in the text.
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