Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRAWASO2490100009
Apply for NPS ARRAWASO2490100009
- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act PMIS #117950C National Park Service Youth Conservation Appalachian Trail" 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 May 3, 2010 and posted on May 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 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 $26,682.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,682.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Recovery Act PMIS #117950C, titled "National Park Service Youth Conservation Appalachian Trail" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS ARRAWASO2490100009), is a National Park Service (NPS) Recovery Act-funded cooperative agreement that was posted primarily as a public notice rather than an open call for applications. In other words, it was not structured as a competitive solicitation; instead, it announced the NPS intention to fund a specific set of project activities focused on youth conservation work tied directly to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
The central purpose of the task agreement is twofold: to improve the Appalachian Trail through a defined trail relocation and construction effort, and to support employment, training, and hands-on conservation education opportunities for young adults. The project centers on relocating sections of the trail treadway and installing the related trail structures needed to make that relocation durable, safe, and consistent with established trail standards. By pairing tangible on-the-ground trail improvements with a structured youth crew experience, the opportunity aligns Recovery Act goals of stimulating work opportunities while producing a clear public land stewardship outcome.
The on-the-ground scope of work is straightforward and measurable. Crews are expected to clear vegetation along the designated trail route, build side-hill bench treadway, and install drainage and erosion-control features such as drainage dips and waterbars. Where needed, crews will also construct steps and stairs, with the final determination of specific structures guided by the NPS technical representative. The announcement specifies that approximately 1,500 linear feet of trail would be treated under this effort. All work must be completed in accordance with the Appalachian Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance standards, ensuring the construction methods, grades, drainage practices, and structural elements meet the long-standing technical expectations used on the Appalachian Trail.
The recipient organization is responsible for the people and the day-to-day crew support. That includes recruiting and selecting crew leaders and crew members, transporting participants safely to and from work sites, and providing subsistence during their tour of duty. The recipient is also expected to coordinate planning, logistics, and quality control with both the NPS and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), reflecting a collaborative management model where field execution, scheduling, and workmanship are jointly aligned with trail managers and technical oversight.
NPS responsibilities are framed around oversight, technical support, and provisioning. The NPS commits to providing a general orientation to the Appalachian Trail and its management context, and it will ensure a technical representative is available on site through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to support the crew (noted in the announcement as assistance to an SCA crew). NPS also retains approval authority over project planning elements such as location, scope, and timing, to ensure the work fits resource protection needs and broader trail management priorities. In addition, NPS will provide the tools, materials, and equipment required to complete the project to specification, which reduces the logistical burden on the recipient and helps standardize construction quality.
From an administrative standpoint, this was categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, under the Recovery Act funding activity category. The CFDA number listed is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $26,682, which also served as the award ceiling, while the award floor was listed as $1. Cost sharing or matching was required. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), reflecting an intent to partner with a youth-focused service organization capable of recruiting and managing conservation crews.
Key dates show how targeted and time-bound the notice was. It was posted May 3, 2010, created the same day, and carried an original and current closing date of May 4, 2010, then archived June 3, 2010. The extremely short open period reinforces that this posting functioned as a transparency notice of intent to award rather than an invitation for broad competition.
For further information, the notice listed a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Heidi Sage, Contract Specialist (Contractor), phone 303-969-2378, with an NPS email referenced but not fully provided in the text included.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is Recovery Act PMIS #117950C, titled "National Park Service Youth Conservation Appalachian Trail." The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS ARRAWASO2490100009.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. It was posted primarily as a public notice rather than an open call for applications. The posting described NPS intent to fund a specific set of project activities tied to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, rather than inviting broad competition.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The announcement describes a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding source or program context?
This is a Recovery Act-funded cooperative agreement, categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity under the Recovery Act funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is twofold: (1) improve the Appalachian Trail through a defined trail relocation and construction effort, and (2) support employment, training, and hands-on conservation education opportunities for young adults through a structured youth crew experience.
What specific on-the-ground work is included in the scope?
The scope includes clearing vegetation along the designated route, building side-hill bench treadway, and installing drainage and erosion-control features such as drainage dips and waterbars. Where needed, the crews will also construct steps and stairs, with the final determination of specific structures guided by the NPS technical representative.
How much trail work is expected under this project?
The notice specifies that approximately 1,500 linear feet of trail would be treated under this effort.
Are there specific standards the trail work must follow?
Yes. All work must be completed in accordance with the Appalachian Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance standards. This includes meeting established expectations for construction methods, grades, drainage practices, and structural elements used on the Appalachian Trail.
Who is responsible for recruiting and managing the youth crews?
The recipient organization is responsible for recruiting and selecting crew leaders and crew members, as well as providing day-to-day crew support.
What participant support responsibilities does the recipient have?
The recipient is expected to transport participants safely to and from work sites and provide subsistence during the participants' tour of duty.
What coordination is expected with other organizations?
The recipient is expected to coordinate planning, logistics, and quality control with both NPS and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), reflecting a collaborative management model for scheduling, field execution, and workmanship.
What are the NPS responsibilities under this cooperative agreement?
NPS responsibilities include providing a general orientation to the Appalachian Trail and its management context, ensuring a technical representative is available on site through the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to support the crew, retaining approval authority over planning elements (location, scope, and timing), and providing the tools, materials, and equipment needed to complete the project to specification.
Who provides the tools, materials, and equipment for the work?
The notice states that NPS will provide the tools, materials, and equipment required to complete the project to specification.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $26,682, and that amount also served as the award ceiling.
What were the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor was listed as $1, and the award ceiling was $26,682.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What kind of organization was this opportunity intended to partner with?
Based on the eligibility limits and the described responsibilities, it was intended to partner with a youth-focused service organization capable of recruiting, training, transporting, and managing conservation crews.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 3, 2010, and carried an original and current closing date of May 4, 2010.
Why was the open period so short?
The extremely short open period is described as reinforcing that the posting functioned as a transparency notice of intent to award rather than an invitation for broad, competitive applications.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on June 3, 2010.
Who was the listed point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice listed Heidi Sage, Contract Specialist (Contractor), phone 303-969-2378. An NPS email was referenced but not fully provided in the included text.
What role does the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) play in this project?
The ATC is part of the coordination and technical support structure. The notice states that a technical representative would be available on site through the ATC to support the crew, and the recipient is expected to coordinate planning, logistics, and quality control with both NPS and ATC.
Who decides what specific trail structures (like steps or stairs) will be built?
The announcement states the final determination of specific structures is guided by the NPS technical representative.
Does NPS have approval authority over the project details?
Yes. NPS retains approval authority over project planning elements such as the location, scope, and timing to ensure the work aligns with resource protection needs and trail management priorities.
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