Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC01053
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Repair Mosquito River Trail – Youth Crew at Pictured Rocks Natl. Monument" 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 Jul 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $35,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Repair Mosquito River Trail - Youth Crew opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP16AC01053) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior to support hands-on trail repair work at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (listed in the title as Pictured Rocks National Monument). The project is designed to pair needed maintenance on the Mosquito River Trail with a structured youth development experience focused on natural and cultural resource stewardship. The total potential federal funding is capped at $35,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on July 13, 2016, and originally closed on July 25, 2016. It is categorized under CFDA 15.931 and is listed as an "Other" type of funding activity and "Other" opportunity category, reflecting that it is a specific, mission-driven park project rather than a broad formula or research grant.
Eligibility is narrowly framed around a partner associated with SEEDS that already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00027). In practice, the recipient is a SEEDS member organization positioned to recruit and supervise youth participants, particularly youth volunteers, while meeting federal partnership requirements. A central feature of the proposal is the creation of a youth work crew drawn from local tribal groups in communities surrounding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The SEEDS Director of Youth Development, Bill Watson, is identified as proposing the approach to the park, emphasizing both the youth engagement component and the intent to connect the work to local tribal communities and diverse youth populations.
The on-the-ground scope of work focuses on physically improving and restoring key trail infrastructure along the Mosquito River Trail. Tasks include removing damaged components and repairing or replacing structures such as stairs, boardwalks, bridges, and turnpike (raised tread) sections. This is practical, field-based maintenance intended to address wear, safety, and durability issues in a backcountry or interior trail environment. Because these structures are essential for visitor access and resource protection in wet or sensitive areas, the project aligns with core NPS priorities: maintaining visitor-use infrastructure while minimizing impacts to surrounding natural resources.
A major reason SEEDS is highlighted as uniquely qualified is prior successful experience doing similar work in the region under comparable constraints. The description notes that SEEDS previously provided a youth crew to work on the North Country Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and has also completed multiple youth projects with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This history matters because interior trail work in a national lakeshore can involve logistical limits such as difficult access to work sites, restrictions on tools and equipment in wilderness or wilderness-like settings, and the need for careful planning around materials transport and environmental compliance. The opportunity makes it clear that this is the second time SEEDS would be used on a park project, meaning the partner already understands the park setting and operational realities, which reduces risk and increases the likelihood of successful completion.
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the NPS expects substantial involvement in planning and execution. NPS staff will actively collaborate with the recipient to develop specific work activities, monitor and oversee the results and quality of the completed work, and provide supplemental training and educational content. That training is not limited to technical trail tasks; it is also intended to expose youth participants to the broader mission and work of the National Park Service, helping turn the project into a workforce development and stewardship learning experience rather than just a short-term maintenance contract.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Repair Mosquito River Trail - Youth Crew" opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior to support hands-on repair work on the Mosquito River Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (listed in the title as Pictured Rocks National Monument). It combines trail maintenance needs with a structured youth development and stewardship experience.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP16AC01053.
Which federal agency is offering this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where will the project take place?
The work is intended for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, specifically along the Mosquito River Trail.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to pair needed trail maintenance and infrastructure repair with a youth development experience focused on natural and cultural resource stewardship.
How much federal funding is available?
The total potential federal funding is capped at $35,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 13, 2016, and originally closed on July 25, 2016.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.931.
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
It is listed as an "Other" type of funding activity and an "Other" opportunity category, indicating it is a specific, mission-driven park project rather than a broad formula program or research grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly limited to a partner associated with SEEDS that already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00027). In practice, this means a SEEDS member organization that can meet federal partnership requirements and is positioned to recruit and supervise youth participants.
What is the Master Cooperative Agreement referenced in the eligibility requirements?
The eligibility requirement references Master Cooperative Agreement P16AC00027, which must already be held by the eligible partner associated with SEEDS.
Why is the opportunity focused on SEEDS-affiliated partners?
The description highlights SEEDS as uniquely qualified due to prior successful experience conducting similar youth-crew trail work in the region under comparable conditions, including prior work at Pictured Rocks and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
What kind of youth participants are intended for this project?
A central feature is the creation of a youth work crew drawn from local tribal groups in communities surrounding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, with an emphasis on connecting the project to local tribal communities and diverse youth populations. The description also notes youth volunteers as a focus.
What trail work and repairs are included in the scope of work?
The on-the-ground work focuses on improving and restoring key trail infrastructure. Tasks include removing damaged components and repairing or replacing structures such as stairs, boardwalks, bridges, and turnpike (raised tread) sections.
Why are these specific trail structures being targeted?
These structures support visitor access and help protect natural resources in wet or sensitive areas. Repairing and replacing them addresses wear, safety, and durability issues while aligning with NPS priorities for maintaining visitor-use infrastructure and minimizing impacts to surrounding resources.
What makes this award a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the NPS expects substantial involvement in planning and execution. NPS staff will actively collaborate with the recipient on developing work activities, monitoring and overseeing results and quality, and providing supplemental training and educational content.
What role will the National Park Service play during the project?
NPS staff are expected to collaborate with the recipient to develop specific work activities, monitor and oversee the quality and results of the completed work, and provide training and educational content tied to NPS mission and stewardship goals.
Will the project include training or education for participants?
Yes. The opportunity describes supplemental training and educational content provided with NPS involvement. The intent is to expose youth participants to the broader mission and work of the National Park Service, making it a workforce development and stewardship learning experience, not just a maintenance effort.
Who is identified as proposing the youth-crew approach?
The SEEDS Director of Youth Development, Bill Watson, is identified as proposing the approach to the park, emphasizing youth engagement and connection to local tribal communities and diverse youth populations.
Has SEEDS done similar projects in this area before?
Yes. The description states that SEEDS previously provided a youth crew to work on the North Country Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and has completed multiple youth projects with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Why does prior experience matter for this particular trail work?
Interior trail work in a national lakeshore can involve logistical constraints such as difficult access to work sites, restrictions on tools and equipment in wilderness or wilderness-like settings, and the need for careful planning around materials transport and environmental compliance. Prior experience reduces risk and improves the likelihood of successful completion.
Is this described as the first time SEEDS would work with the park?
No. The opportunity states that this would be the second time SEEDS would be used on a park project, suggesting an existing understanding of the park setting and operational realities.
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