Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00144
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Impacted Maintenance, Cultural Natural Resource Sites" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2013 National Park Service NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. National Park Service will award the following project activities under an existing Cooperative Agreement with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $148,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $148,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Impacted Maintenance, Cultural Natural Resource Sites" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00144) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resource stewardship at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The central purpose is to support hands-on native plant restoration in areas that are highly visible and impacted by ongoing maintenance needs, as well as locations with cultural and natural resource importance. The project is designed to improve ecological health and biodiversity by rebuilding native plant communities and reducing the presence and spread of invasive species.
The work described in the opportunity includes three main activities: collecting native plant propagules (such as seeds and cuttings), growing those native plants in a dedicated native plant nursery, and removing invasive plants from targeted sites within GGNRA. By sourcing and propagating local native species, the effort helps ensure that restoration plantings are well-suited to local conditions, better support native wildlife, and contribute to long-term habitat resilience. Invasive plant removal is paired with native replanting to help restored areas recover and to reduce the likelihood that invasives will quickly re-establish themselves after removal.
A major feature of the project is structured volunteer and student engagement. Each year, the program involves more than 1,600 students and about 2,000 community volunteers who participate in nursery and restoration activities. This is not simply labor support; it is also an education and stewardship program. Participants learn directly about the value of national park resources, the role of native plants in sustaining biodiversity, and the practical steps required to restore and care for ecosystems. In other words, the project combines ecological outcomes with public involvement and environmental education, building a broader base of community stewardship around the park.
From an administrative standpoint, this announcement is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to Award" rather than an open call for proposals. NPS states that it is not requesting applications and that the planned award will be made under an existing cooperative agreement with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC). The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating or supporting project implementation rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $148,000, with an award ceiling of $148,000 and an award floor of $1. It anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posted and creation date are July 18, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2013, and an archive date of August 1, 2013. The associated CFDA number is 15.944, categorized under Natural Resource Stewardship, which aligns with the habitat restoration and biodiversity goals described.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), though the notice clarifies that the intended recipient is tied to an existing cooperative agreement with GGNPC. For additional details, the announcement references the Grants.gov listing, and provides a point of contact for access issues: Kristina Bliss at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restore Native Plants at High Visibility Impacted Maintenance, Cultural Natural Resource Sites."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00144.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
Where will the project take place?
The work is focused on the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to support hands-on native plant restoration in areas that are highly visible and impacted by ongoing maintenance needs, as well as locations with cultural and natural resource importance. The project aims to improve ecological health and biodiversity by rebuilding native plant communities and reducing the presence and spread of invasive species.
What types of activities are included in the work?
The opportunity describes three main activities:
- Collecting native plant propagules (such as seeds and cuttings)
- Growing native plants in a dedicated native plant nursery
- Removing invasive plants from targeted sites within GGNRA
What are "native plant propagules" in the context of this project?
Native plant propagules are plant materials used to grow new plants, including seeds and cuttings, collected for restoration purposes.
Why does the project emphasize sourcing and propagating local native species?
By sourcing and propagating local native species, restoration plantings are better suited to local conditions, can better support native wildlife, and can contribute to long-term habitat resilience.
How does invasive plant removal fit into the restoration approach?
Invasive plant removal is paired with native replanting to help restored areas recover and to reduce the likelihood that invasive species quickly re-establish after removal.
Does this opportunity involve volunteers and students?
Yes. The project includes structured volunteer and student engagement as a major feature of the program.
How many students and volunteers are expected to participate each year?
Each year, the program involves more than 1,600 students and about 2,000 community volunteers who participate in nursery and restoration activities.
Is the volunteer and student component only meant to provide labor?
No. The notice describes it as both labor support and an education and stewardship program, where participants learn about national park resources, the role of native plants in sustaining biodiversity, and practical restoration steps.
What type of announcement is this: an open application or something else?
This announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open call for proposals.
Is the National Park Service requesting applications for this opportunity?
No. NPS states it is not requesting applications.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned award will be made under an existing cooperative agreement with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC).
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
As described in the opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating or supporting project implementation, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $148,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $148,000 and the award floor is $1.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date is July 18, 2013.
What are the closing and archive dates listed for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is July 30, 2013, and the archive date is August 1, 2013.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The associated CFDA number is 15.944, and it is categorized under Natural Resource Stewardship.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (as stated in the notice)?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also clarifies that the intended recipient is tied to an existing cooperative agreement with GGNPC.
Where can someone find the official listing referenced by the announcement?
The announcement references the Grants.gov listing for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the listing?
For access issues, the point of contact provided is Kristina Bliss at 805-370-2321 or kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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