Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRANOIBLRI100105
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT(ARRA) National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along the Richland Balsam 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 Apr 26, 2010 and posted on Apr 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association the Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along the Richland Balsam Trail at the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Agreement was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along the Richland Balsam Trail," is a discretionary National Park Service funding action focused on hands-on trail rehabilitation work along the Richland Balsam Trail within the Blue Ridge Parkway. Issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the project is framed both as a natural resource stewardship effort and as an economic and workforce support activity, emphasizing employment, education, and practical training opportunities for young adults.
The scope of work centers on improving trail condition, safety, and sustainability through a set of specific on-the-ground tasks. These tasks include removing overgrown vegetation and replanting where appropriate, leveling uneven areas, replacing trail tread (the walking surface), installing and cleaning waterbars to better manage stormwater runoff and reduce erosion, and installing benches. Taken together, these activities are meant to restore and stabilize the trail, limit resource damage from erosion and poor drainage, and improve the visitor experience on a heavily used parkway trail segment.
The opportunity was structured as an "Other" funding instrument type (rather than a standard grant type designation) and falls under the Natural Resources activity category. The associated CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which aligns with the project goal of engaging young adults in conservation work. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
In terms of funding and awards, the National Park Service anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $26,682, which also served as the award ceiling. The award floor was listed as $0, indicating no minimum award amount beyond what would be finalized in the agreement. The opportunity was posted and created on April 26, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 5, 2010, and it was archived on June 4, 2010, reflecting that it was a time-limited Recovery Act-era action.
Eligibility for this particular action was effectively limited by design. While the general eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others (see text field...)," the opportunity text clarifies that this announcement functioned as a Notice of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The notice states that the agreement was competed in accordance with internal National Park Service procedures, but the published announcement indicates the agency's intent to make the award to SCA for implementing the Richland Balsam Trail rehabilitation work.
For administrative and access questions, the contact listed is Judith Couch, Financial Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at (865) 436-1224, with an email referenced in the notice (though not fully displayed in the provided text). Overall, the opportunity reflects a targeted ARRA-funded conservation project designed to deliver immediate trail improvements while also supporting youth-focused conservation training and employment in the Blue Ridge Parkway.
FAQs: RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along the Richland Balsam Trail
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along the Richland Balsam Trail."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The funding action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What park area and trail does the project focus on?
The work is focused on the Richland Balsam Trail within the Blue Ridge Parkway.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve trail condition, safety, and long-term sustainability through hands-on rehabilitation activities. It is also framed as an economic and workforce support effort under ARRA, emphasizing employment, education, and practical training opportunities for young adults.
What kinds of on-the-ground activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes specific trail rehabilitation tasks such as removing overgrown vegetation and replanting where appropriate, leveling uneven areas, replacing trail tread (the walking surface), installing and cleaning waterbars to manage stormwater runoff and reduce erosion, and installing benches.
How do these activities help the trail and surrounding resources?
Together, the tasks are meant to restore and stabilize the trail, limit resource damage caused by erosion and poor drainage, and improve the visitor experience on a heavily used trail segment.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Why does the CFDA listing matter for this project?
Based on the listing name and how the opportunity is described, it aligns with the project goal of engaging young adults in conservation work and providing practical training and employment-related experience.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other" (rather than a standard grant type designation).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
How much funding was anticipated?
The National Park Service anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $26,682.
How many awards were expected?
The agency anticipated making one award.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $26,682, matching the estimated total funding amount.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating there was no minimum award amount beyond what would ultimately be set in the agreement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on April 26, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was May 5, 2010.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. It was a time-limited Recovery Act-era action and was archived on June 4, 2010.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others (see text field...)." However, the opportunity text clarifies that the announcement functioned as a Notice of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
Does the posting indicate a targeted recipient?
Yes. The notice indicates the agency's intent to make the award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) for implementing the Richland Balsam Trail rehabilitation work.
Was this action competed?
The notice states that the agreement was competed in accordance with internal National Park Service procedures, while also indicating the agency's intent to award to SCA.
What law or initiative is this opportunity associated with?
It was issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
How does ARRA relate to the project goals described?
As described, the project is presented not only as a natural resource stewardship effort but also as an economic and workforce support activity, with emphasis on employment, education, and practical training for young adults.
Who is the listed contact for questions?
The contact listed is Judith Couch, Financial Agreements Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided is (865) 436-1224.
Is an email address provided for the contact?
An email is referenced in the notice, but it is not fully displayed in the provided text.
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