Opportunity Information: Apply for A6281090100
Apply for A6281090100
- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Repair Ice Age Trail" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2009 and posted on Jul 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 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 $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT - Repair Ice Age Trail" (Funding Opportunity Number A6281090100) is a National Park Service (NPS) Recovery Act-funded cooperative agreement intended to support maintenance and safety improvements on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST). The core focus is practical, on-the-ground repair and replacement of trail structures such as bridges and boardwalks that have deteriorated over time and are now considered unsafe. The work is targeted to three specific segments of the trail, with the overall goal of keeping these sections safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for the public.
This announcement is specifically a Notice of Intent to award the funding without competition to the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation, Inc. The rationale is that the Foundation and its volunteer network have a long-established stewardship role on the Ice Age NST and are already responsible for maintaining the relevant trail segments. The NPS points to the National Trails System Act (particularly Section 2(c)) to support the idea that Congress intended for national trails to be developed and maintained with strong volunteer and nonprofit involvement, recognizing the value that volunteer citizen groups bring to planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails. In other words, the noncompetitive award is framed as consistent with federal trail policy and the trail's longstanding management approach.
The NPS also explains why the Foundation is considered uniquely qualified to carry out the project. Beyond experience and technical know-how in designing and building trail structures, the Foundation staff and volunteers have established working relationships with the public and private landowners where the repairs would take place, including the permissions needed to perform construction and maintenance on those lands. The announcement emphasizes that other organizations, whether nonprofit or for-profit, would not necessarily have those permissions or the same level of on-the-ground integration with landowners and local trail volunteer crews. The work is described as a continuation of the Foundation's long-term stewardship rather than a standalone, one-time intervention.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $20,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $20,000, indicating a single award at a fixed amount. The expected number of awards is one. Although the general eligibility section lists a broad range of potential applicants (including various levels of government, individuals, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status), the text makes clear that the intent is to direct the award to the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation without competition. The posting date was July 28, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2009, and an archive date of September 27, 2009.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, signaling that NPS likely anticipated active involvement or coordination rather than a hands-off pass-through grant. The listing notes "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," meaning there is no formal match requirement, even though the description states that volunteer support and cost sharing are involved in completing the work, implying in-kind volunteer labor and partner contributions would help extend the impact of the federal funds. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1662 and theoramcvay@nps.gov.
FAQs: RECOVERY ACT - Repair Ice Age Trail (Funding Opportunity Number A6281090100)
What is the "RECOVERY ACT - Repair Ice Age Trail" grant opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Recovery Act-funded cooperative agreement intended to support maintenance and safety improvements on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST). The work focuses on practical repairs and replacements of deteriorated trail structures to improve safety and sustainability for public use.
What types of activities does the funding support?
The opportunity is aimed at on-the-ground repair and replacement of trail structures that have worn out over time and are considered unsafe, including items such as bridges and boardwalks.
Where will the work take place?
The repairs are targeted to three specific segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The announcement describes the effort as focused on keeping those sections safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for the public.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A6281090100.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is a Notice of Intent to award the funding without competition to the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation, Inc.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation, Inc.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The NPS explains that the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation and its volunteer network have a long-established stewardship role on the Ice Age NST and are already responsible for maintaining the relevant trail segments. The noncompetitive approach is presented as consistent with federal trail policy and the trail's longstanding management approach.
What legal or policy basis does NPS cite for involving nonprofits and volunteers?
The NPS references the National Trails System Act, particularly Section 2(c), emphasizing Congress's intent that national trails be developed and maintained with strong volunteer and nonprofit involvement. The notice highlights the value of volunteer citizen groups in trail planning, development, maintenance, and management.
Why does NPS consider the Foundation uniquely qualified for this project?
The notice states that the Foundation has experience and technical know-how in designing and building trail structures and, importantly, has established relationships with the public and private landowners where the work would occur. Those relationships include the permissions needed to perform construction and maintenance on those lands. The NPS indicates other organizations may not have the same permissions or on-the-ground integration with landowners and local trail volunteer crews.
Is the work described as a one-time project or ongoing stewardship?
The work is described as a continuation of the Foundation's long-term stewardship role rather than a standalone, one-time intervention.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $20,000, indicating a fixed single award amount.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement in this context?
The listing notes that the instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS likely anticipated active involvement or coordination in the project rather than a fully hands-off pass-through grant.
Is this opportunity categorized as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," meaning there is no formal match requirement.
Does the project still involve volunteer or partner contributions?
Yes. Even though there is no formal match requirement, the description indicates that volunteer support and cost sharing are involved in completing the work, implying in-kind volunteer labor and partner contributions help extend the impact of the federal funds.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The general eligibility section lists a broad range of potential applicants, including various levels of government, individuals, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status. However, the notice makes clear that the intent is to direct the award to the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation without competition.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was July 28, 2009. The original and current closing date was August 28, 2009. The archive date was September 27, 2009.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1662. Email: theoramcvay@nps.gov.
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