Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00105
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitation of the Alum Cave Trail 2016" 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 Apr 12, 2016 and posted on Apr 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2016. (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 $293,800.00 in funding.
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Rehabilitation of the Alum Cave Trail 2016" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00105) is a discretionary funding program issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is intended to be carried out collaboratively with substantial involvement from the federal partner rather than as a simple pass-through grant. The activity focus falls under Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.931, which generally covers National Park Service-related assistance programs.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support trail maintenance and rehabilitation work on the Alum Cave Trail within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The project is described as a cooperative endeavor between the National Park Service and ACE, indicating the work is meant to be implemented in partnership and aligned with NPS standards for trail construction, safety, and resource protection. The overall intent is to restore and improve trail conditions, reduce ongoing erosion and drainage problems, and address hazards or deterioration that can affect visitor access and natural resource integrity.
The scope of work is hands-on, field-based trail rehabilitation. Tasks specifically mentioned include replacing damaged waterbars (drainage features designed to divert water off the trail), removing trail sloughing (areas where the trail edge has collapsed or eroded downslope), and conducting major corridor brushing to clear vegetation and improve the travel corridor. The work also includes turnpiking wet areas, a common trail-building technique where rock and soil are used to raise and harden the tread through persistently muddy sections. Additional duties include removing rocks and boulders from the trail corridor, reestablishing a chipped-out stone bench for the trail tread (rebuilding sections where the walking surface is carved into or supported by stone), removing trees as needed, and repairing general treadway damage. Overall, the listed activities point to a comprehensive effort to improve drainage, stabilize the tread, clear obstructions, and bring degraded segments back to a sustainable condition.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $293,800. The posting date and creation date are both April 12, 2016, and the application deadline is April 22, 2016 (with no difference between the original and current closing dates). The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can sometimes appear in records for opportunities that are highly targeted, internally coordinated, or anticipated to result in a specific partnership arrangement rather than multiple competitive awards.
Eligibility is somewhat specialized. The opportunity indicates eligible applicants include nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and "Others" as described in additional eligibility information. In practice, language like this often signals that the funding is aimed at particular partner types or organizations with a specific relationship to the agency or project, consistent with the cooperative-agreement format and the explicit reference to collaboration between NPS and ACE.
In plain terms, this opportunity is about funding and formally organizing a partner-supported trail rehabilitation project on a heavily used trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The deliverables are practical improvements to trail drainage, tread stability, and corridor condition, carried out under a cooperative agreement framework with active NPS involvement and a defined set of trail restoration tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Rehabilitation of the Alum Cave Trail 2016 (P16AS00105)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Rehabilitation of the Alum Cave Trail 2016."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00105.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding program issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the project is intended to be carried out collaboratively, with substantial involvement from the federal partner (NPS), rather than functioning as a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support trail maintenance and rehabilitation work on the Alum Cave Trail within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The overall intent is to restore and improve trail conditions, reduce ongoing erosion and drainage problems, and address hazards or deterioration that can affect visitor access and natural resource integrity.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What program area or activity focus does this opportunity fall under?
The activity focus is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931, which generally covers National Park Service-related assistance programs.
Who is the project described as being carried out with?
The project is described as a cooperative endeavor between the National Park Service and ACE, indicating the work is meant to be implemented in partnership and aligned with NPS standards for trail construction, safety, and resource protection.
What kinds of trail work are included in the scope of work?
The scope is hands-on, field-based trail rehabilitation. Tasks listed include replacing damaged waterbars, removing trail sloughing, major corridor brushing, turnpiking wet areas, removing rocks and boulders from the trail corridor, reestablishing a chipped-out stone bench for the trail tread, removing trees as needed, and repairing general treadway damage.
What are waterbars, and why are they mentioned?
Waterbars are drainage features designed to divert water off the trail. This opportunity specifically mentions replacing damaged waterbars as part of improving drainage and reducing erosion problems.
What does "removing trail sloughing" mean in this project description?
It refers to addressing areas where the trail edge has collapsed or eroded downslope. The goal is to stabilize these degraded sections and improve trail sustainability and safety.
What is "major corridor brushing" in the context of this project?
Major corridor brushing refers to clearing vegetation to improve the travel corridor along the trail, helping maintain a clear path and supporting visitor access and trail condition.
What does "turnpiking wet areas" involve?
Turnpiking is described as a trail-building technique where rock and soil are used to raise and harden the trail tread through persistently muddy sections. In this project, it is included to address wet areas and improve tread durability and drainage performance.
What does it mean to "reestablish a chipped-out stone bench" for the trail tread?
This refers to rebuilding sections where the walking surface (tread) is carved into or supported by stone, helping restore stable trail structure in areas where the bench has deteriorated.
Does the project include removing hazards like rocks, boulders, and trees?
Yes. The listed duties include removing rocks and boulders from the trail corridor and removing trees as needed, along with repairing general treadway damage.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $293,800.
What are the posting and creation dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are both April 12, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 22, 2016. The information provided indicates there is no difference between the original and current closing dates.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0." The description notes this can sometimes appear for opportunities that are highly targeted, internally coordinated, or anticipated to result in a specific partnership arrangement rather than multiple competitive awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and "Others" as described in additional eligibility information.
Is this opportunity intended for general competition or for a targeted partnership?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure, the reference to collaboration between NPS and ACE, and the "Expected Awards: 0" field, the opportunity appears aligned with a targeted or specifically coordinated partnership arrangement rather than a typical multi-award competition.
What is the overall goal of the listed trail rehabilitation activities?
The overall goal is a comprehensive improvement of trail drainage, tread stability, and corridor condition, including clearing obstructions and restoring degraded segments to a more sustainable condition while protecting visitor access and natural resource integrity.
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