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- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT PMIS 126217, 154950, 126167, 126291, 154939 NPS Reconstruct and Install Footbridges and Boardwalks on Appalachian Trail (Multiple Projects)" 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 Apr 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 $330,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $330,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "RECOVERY ACT PMIS 126217, 154950, 126167, 126291, 154939 NPS Reconstruct and Install Footbridges and Boardwalks on Appalachian Trail (Multiple Projects)," was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act). It was posted on April 15, 2010, and had a short application window, closing on April 25, 2010, with the notice later archived on May 25, 2010. The opportunity used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates that NPS expected to be substantially involved in coordinating, guiding, or partnering on the work rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal participation.
The core purpose of the award was to support hands-on rehabilitation and maintenance work on the Appalachian Trail, specifically focused on reconstructing and installing footbridges and boardwalks across multiple project locations tied to the listed PMIS identifiers. The work was framed as practical trail infrastructure improvement, aimed at protecting trail resources, improving hiker safety, and reducing environmental impacts in sensitive areas by keeping foot traffic on durable surfaces. In addition to the bridge and boardwalk construction elements, the announcement states a broader scope of "trail and overnight site rehabilitation and maintenance projects," which suggests associated improvements at campsites or shelter areas near the trail, such as restoring impacted sites, addressing erosion, and improving drainage or tread sustainability.
A notable feature of the project approach was the reliance on volunteer and seasonal trail crew efforts. That emphasis implies the funded partner would recruit, organize, train, and supervise volunteer labor and short-term crews to complete field work to NPS standards. This kind of structure is common for trail stewardship projects where agencies partner with nonprofits, conservation corps, youth service organizations, or other capable entities that can manage crews, logistics, and on-the-ground implementation efficiently while also providing workforce development and public engagement benefits. The CFDA number listed, 15.931 "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," reinforces that the project aligned with conservation corps or youth-service style field programs, even though eligibility was stated as unrestricted.
Financially, the opportunity offered a single expected award with a total estimated funding amount of $330,000, and both the award ceiling and floor were also $330,000. In practical terms, that means NPS anticipated making one cooperative agreement for the full amount, rather than multiple smaller awards, and applicants would be proposing to deliver the full scope of work within that fixed funding level. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional cash or in-kind match to be eligible, although in many cooperative agreements volunteer labor or partner contributions can still be incorporated as part of the overall project strategy.
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text. That said, the combination of a cooperative agreement mechanism, the trail construction and rehabilitation scope, and the emphasis on volunteers and seasonal crews would naturally favor organizations that already have demonstrated experience with trail building, backcountry logistics, safety protocols, and volunteer/crew management. The timeline and the single-award structure also suggest the NPS may have been looking for a partner that could mobilize quickly and deliver measurable, field-based results consistent with Recovery Act goals.
For administrative and access questions, the announcement provided a point of contact: Jennifer Gartzke, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2755. The funding opportunity number associated with the listing was NPS ARRAWASO2490100012, and the sponsoring agency was the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT PMIS 126217, 154950, 126167, 126291, 154939 NPS Reconstruct and Install Footbridges and Boardwalks on Appalachian Trail (Multiple Projects)."
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with the listing is NPS ARRAWASO2490100012.
What law or program funded this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 15, 2010, and the application window closed on April 25, 2010.
Is this opportunity still available?
No. The notice was later archived on May 25, 2010.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity used a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expected to be substantially involved in coordinating, guiding, or partnering on the work, rather than issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal participation.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to support hands-on rehabilitation and maintenance work on the Appalachian Trail, specifically reconstructing and installing footbridges and boardwalks across multiple project locations tied to the listed PMIS identifiers.
What kinds of activities were included in the scope of work?
The announcement emphasized reconstructing and installing footbridges and boardwalks. It also referenced a broader scope of "trail and overnight site rehabilitation and maintenance projects," suggesting related improvements such as restoring impacted sites, addressing erosion, and improving drainage or tread sustainability near the trail.
Why focus on footbridges and boardwalks?
The work was framed as practical trail infrastructure improvement intended to protect trail resources, improve hiker safety, and reduce environmental impacts in sensitive areas by keeping foot traffic on durable surfaces.
What do the PMIS numbers mean in this listing?
The listing referenced multiple PMIS identifiers (126217, 154950, 126167, 126291, 154939) to indicate that the work covered multiple project locations or project records within NPS planning and project tracking.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS anticipated making a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount was $330,000.
What were the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $330,000, meaning the expectation was one cooperative agreement for the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text.
What types of applicants would be best positioned for this cooperative agreement?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure, the trail construction and rehabilitation scope, and the emphasis on volunteers and seasonal crews, the opportunity would naturally favor organizations with experience in trail building, backcountry logistics, safety protocols, and volunteer or crew management.
Did the project rely on volunteers or seasonal crews?
Yes. A notable feature of the approach was reliance on volunteer and seasonal trail crew efforts, implying the partner would recruit, organize, train, and supervise volunteers and short-term crews to complete field work to NPS standards.
Did the opportunity reference a CFDA number?
Yes. The CFDA number listed was 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What does CFDA 15.931 suggest about the project approach?
It reinforces that the work aligned with conservation corps or youth-service style field programs, even though the stated eligibility was unrestricted.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The announcement provided Jennifer Gartzke, Contract Specialist, as the point of contact.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Jennifer Gartzke was reachable by phone at 303-969-2755.
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