Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00043

  • The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitate Martha Falls Trail" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2016 and posted on Feb 01, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for application.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,040.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:

The "Rehabilitate Martha Falls Trail" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00043) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement focused on education and hands-on workforce training tied to trail work at Little River Canyon National Preserve. The core goal of the project is to field a young adult crew and use the rehabilitation of the Martha Falls Trail as the training platform, combining practical conservation outcomes with structured skill-building in trail restoration, routine maintenance, and resource protection.

Under this project, participants are expected to receive direct, on-the-ground instruction and experience in standard trail restoration and maintenance methods. The training areas called out include pruning and vegetation management along trail corridors, trail construction and rebuilding techniques, and stone masonry work, which is often used for durable steps, water control features, edging, and other stabilization elements on heavily used or erosion-prone trails. The opportunity also emphasizes safety preparation, including safety protocols and first aid, reflecting the realities of field-based conservation work where tool use, remote settings, and changing weather and terrain create real risk that must be managed through training and practice.

Administratively, this listing is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the agency typically expects substantial involvement in project coordination or oversight compared with a standard grant. The activity category is Education, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.931. The posting and creation dates are February 1, 2016, and the opportunity indicates one anticipated award with an award ceiling of $23,040.

Eligibility is aimed at specific types of organizations rather than the general public. The listed eligible applicants include nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and additional eligible entities described under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field in the full notice. Finally, it is important to note that the announcement is explicitly a notice of intent for a restricted award and not a request for applications, and both the original and current closing date fields reiterate that there is no open application period associated with this posting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Rehabilitate Martha Falls Trail (P16AS00043)

What is the "Rehabilitate Martha Falls Trail" funding opportunity?

This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement focused on education and hands-on workforce training connected to trail work at Little River Canyon National Preserve. The project uses rehabilitation of the Martha Falls Trail as the primary training platform.

What is the main goal of the project?

The core goal is to field a young adult crew and deliver structured, on-the-ground training while accomplishing practical conservation outcomes through trail rehabilitation. The work is intended to build real skills in trail restoration, routine maintenance, and resource protection.

Where will the project take place?

The project is tied to trail work at Little River Canyon National Preserve, specifically focused on the Martha Falls Trail.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

The listing describes the award as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency in coordination and/or oversight compared with a standard grant.

Is this a competitive grant that is open for applications?

No. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a restricted award and not a request for applications. The posting also indicates there is no open application period associated with it.

What do the closing date fields mean for applicants?

Both the original and current closing date fields reiterate that there is no open application period for this posting. In practical terms, it is not soliciting applications through an active deadline.

How many awards are anticipated under this opportunity?

The opportunity indicates one anticipated award.

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $23,040.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is Education, reflecting the emphasis on instruction and workforce skill development through field-based training.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931.

Who is the sponsoring agency?

The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).

What kinds of participants does the project aim to involve?

The project is designed around fielding a young adult crew that will receive direct instruction and hands-on experience while rehabilitating the trail.

What training and work activities are included?

Participants are expected to receive direct, on-the-ground instruction and experience in standard trail restoration and maintenance methods. Training areas specifically called out include:

  • Pruning and vegetation management along trail corridors
  • Trail construction and rebuilding techniques
  • Stone masonry work (often used for durable steps, water control features, edging, and other stabilization elements on heavily used or erosion-prone trails)

Does the opportunity address safety training?

Yes. The opportunity emphasizes safety preparation, including safety protocols and first aid. This aligns with the risks of field-based conservation work involving tools, remote settings, and changing weather and terrain.

What kinds of conservation outcomes are expected?

The project is intended to produce practical conservation outcomes through rehabilitation of the Martha Falls Trail while also delivering structured training in restoration, maintenance, and resource protection.

What does "discretionary funding opportunity" mean in this context?

The listing is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, meaning the awarding agency has discretion in making the award under the program and instrument described.

What organizations are eligible to receive this award?

Eligibility is aimed at specific organization types rather than the general public. The listing includes nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). It also references additional eligible entities described under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field in the full notice.

Are individuals eligible to apply directly?

The eligibility description focuses on organizational applicants (for example, certain nonprofit entities). No eligibility for individual applicants is stated in the information provided.

Why does the notice mention "restricted award"?

The posting states it is a notice of intent for a restricted award, which signals the announcement is not seeking open applications and is instead indicating an intended award pathway under restricted conditions.

When was this opportunity created and posted?

The creation date and the posting date are both listed as February 1, 2016.

What is the project using as the training platform?

The rehabilitation of the Martha Falls Trail is the central training platform, combining practical trail work with structured instruction and skill-building.

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