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- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEMOLISH AND REPLACE NATURE TRAIL BRIDGES AT COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD" 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 8, 2010 and posted on Mar 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 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 $34,532.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent (NOI)to award to the Student Conservation Association, a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement to Demolish and Replace Nature Bridges at Cowpens National Battlefield. This award was competed in accordance with Internal NPS Procedures.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "RECOVERY ACT - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEMOLISH AND REPLACE NATURE TRAIL BRIDGES AT COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD," is a National Park Service (NPS) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) project focused on repairing and improving visitor trail infrastructure at Cowpens National Battlefield. The core purpose is straightforward: remove and replace six existing nature trail bridges and complete associated trail maintenance work to improve safety, durability, and overall trail conditions for visitors. In addition to bridge replacement, the project includes rehabilitation of roughly two miles of trail tread, replacement of waterbars (drainage features that reduce erosion and manage runoff), and removal of roots and hazardous trees that could threaten visitor safety or damage the trail corridor.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in project coordination, oversight, or implementation rather than simply issuing a standard contract. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and tied to Recovery Act objectives, meaning it is framed not only as a maintenance and construction effort but also as economic stimulus work. A key programmatic emphasis is workforce development: the project is designed to support and stimulate employment, education, and training opportunities for young adults by engaging them collaboratively in trail work at the battlefield. The listing aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," reinforcing that youth conservation corps-style participation and skills training are central outcomes alongside the physical improvements.
Financially, the estimated total funding amount is $34,532, with cost sharing or matching required. The announcement lists no explicit award ceiling or floor (both shown as zero), which is sometimes used in notices that are not open competitions or where the amount is predetermined within internal agency planning. Only one award is expected. Importantly, this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make an award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement. In practical terms, that means this was not being solicited as a fully open competition for new applicants at the time of posting; instead, it reflects NPS intent to fund a specific partner organization through established arrangements, noting that the award was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures.
The timeline for the opportunity is short and clearly defined. It was posted and created on March 8, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 17, 2010, and it was archived on April 16, 2010. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to the listed contracting specialist, Rose McClelland, with phone number (504) 589-3882 and email rosemcclelland@nps.gov. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted Recovery Act infrastructure and conservation workforce project at Cowpens National Battlefield: replace six trail bridges, restore and stabilize two miles of trail, address drainage and hazards, and do so in a way that provides hands-on training and work experience for young adults through a youth conservation organization partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEMOLISH AND REPLACE NATURE TRAIL BRIDGES AT COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the project location?
The work is at Cowpens National Battlefield.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve visitor trail infrastructure and conditions by removing and replacing six existing nature trail bridges and completing associated trail maintenance to improve safety, durability, and overall trail conditions.
How many bridges will be replaced?
Six existing nature trail bridges are planned for demolition and replacement.
What trail work is included besides bridge replacement?
In addition to replacing bridges, the project includes rehabilitation of roughly two miles of trail tread, replacement of waterbars (drainage features), and removal of roots and hazardous trees that could threaten visitor safety or damage the trail corridor.
How much trail is expected to be rehabilitated?
The project includes rehabilitation of approximately two miles of trail tread.
What are waterbars, and why are they being replaced?
Waterbars are drainage features used to reduce erosion and manage runoff on trails. The project includes replacing waterbars as part of improving trail durability and conditions.
What safety-related work is included in the scope?
The scope includes removing roots and hazardous trees that could pose risks to visitors or damage the trail corridor, along with bridge replacement and trail tread rehabilitation intended to improve overall safety.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS in project coordination, oversight, or implementation.
Is this opportunity connected to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act)?
Yes. This is described as an NPS Recovery Act project, framed as both maintenance/construction and economic stimulus work.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and tied to Recovery Act objectives.
What is the workforce development emphasis of the project?
A key emphasis is workforce development. The project is designed to support and stimulate employment, education, and training opportunities for young adults by engaging them collaboratively in trail work at the battlefield.
What is the CFDA number and program alignment listed for this opportunity?
The listing aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," indicating youth conservation corps-style participation and skills training are central outcomes.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $34,532.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, as stated in the announcement summary provided.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor stated?
No explicit ceiling or floor is listed (both are shown as zero in the posting). The summary notes this can occur when notices are not open competitions or when the amount is predetermined through internal planning.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to new applicants?
The posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make an award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement. Based on the information provided, it was not posted as a fully open competition for new applicants at the time.
Who is the intended award recipient named in the notice?
The notice states NPS intent to make the award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What does it mean that the award would be made through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement?
It means the award was planned as a task agreement issued under an already-established cooperative agreement framework, rather than a new standalone agreement competed through an open solicitation.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on March 8, 2010.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was March 17, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 16, 2010.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contracting specialist listed is Rose McClelland.
What contact information is provided for the contracting specialist?
Phone: (504) 589-3882. Email: rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
What are the primary expected outcomes described in the summary?
Primary outcomes include replacement of six trail bridges, improved trail conditions through tread rehabilitation and drainage improvements, reduced hazards via root and hazardous tree removal, and workforce development benefits through employment, education, and training opportunities for young adults.
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