Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00144

  • The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SECC Landscape Restoration and Invasive Plant Crew" 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 May 05, 2016 and posted on May 05, 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 $12,800.00 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 SECC Landscape Restoration and Invasive Plant Crew opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00144) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding action that supports the continued education and hands-on training of an eight-member crew focused on exotic and invasive species management and cultural landscape restoration work. The project is framed as a continuation effort rather than a brand-new program, emphasizing workforce development in practical land management skills while carrying out on-the-ground restoration activities that protect and rehabilitate historically or culturally significant landscapes.

The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating the project work compared to a standard grant. The notice is explicitly labeled as a notice of intent for a restricted award, meaning it is not an open call for applications and not a competitive solicitation. Both the original and current closing dates reflect that status, signaling that the agency already has a specific recipient in mind and plans to proceed through a modification to an existing task agreement rather than selecting from multiple applicants.

The scope of work includes a task agreement modification to expand restoration efforts along the Old Charleston Road and equestrian trail area. The added work centers on restoring the cultural landscape by addressing two key resource issues: mitigating significant erosion and treating invasive exotic plants. In practice, this type of effort typically involves stabilizing trail-adjacent slopes or drainage features to reduce soil loss, repairing or reshaping impacted areas to prevent continued degradation, and implementing invasive plant control measures to reduce competition with native vegetation and protect the intended character of the cultural landscape.

Funding for the effort is modest, with an award ceiling of $12,800 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity falls under the Education activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.931. Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and additional eligible parties referenced in the opportunity text, though the restricted nature of the notice means eligibility is largely academic for the general public since it is not requesting applications. The opportunity was created and posted on May 5, 2016.

FAQs: SECC Landscape Restoration and Invasive Plant Crew (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00144)

What is the SECC Landscape Restoration and Invasive Plant Crew opportunity?

This is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding action that supports continued education and hands-on training for an eight-member crew. The crew focuses on exotic and invasive species management and cultural landscape restoration work while completing on-the-ground restoration activities.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00144.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).

Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?

No. The notice is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a restricted award. It is not an open call for applications and is not a competitive solicitation.

What does "notice of intent for a restricted award" mean in this context?

It means the agency is not seeking applications from the general public. The notice indicates the National Park Service already has a specific recipient in mind and intends to proceed through a modification to an existing task agreement rather than selecting from multiple applicants.

Is this funding for a new program or a continuation?

The project is framed as a continuation effort rather than a brand-new program. It emphasizes continuing workforce development and practical land management training while carrying out restoration work.

What type of award instrument will be used?

The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.

What does a cooperative agreement imply about the National Park Service's role?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating the project work compared to a standard grant.

How many crew members are supported by this opportunity?

The opportunity supports an eight-member crew.

What activities will the crew be trained to do?

The crew will receive continued education and hands-on training focused on practical land management skills, specifically exotic and invasive species management and cultural landscape restoration work.

What is the main goal of the on-the-ground work described?

The work is intended to protect and rehabilitate historically or culturally significant landscapes through restoration activities, including addressing erosion and treating invasive exotic plants.

What specific area is referenced for expanded restoration efforts?

The scope includes a task agreement modification to expand restoration efforts along the Old Charleston Road and the equestrian trail area.

What resource issues is the added work intended to address?

The added work centers on restoring the cultural landscape by addressing two key issues: mitigating significant erosion and treating invasive exotic plants.

What kinds of erosion-related work are implied by the scope description?

The description indicates work that typically involves stabilizing trail-adjacent slopes or drainage features to reduce soil loss, repairing or reshaping impacted areas to prevent continued degradation, and related actions to mitigate significant erosion.

What kinds of invasive plant work are implied by the scope description?

The description indicates invasive plant control measures intended to reduce competition with native vegetation and protect the intended character of the cultural landscape.

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling is $12,800.

How many awards are expected to be made?

The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The opportunity falls under the Education activity category.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931.

Who is listed as eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), as well as additional eligible parties referenced in the opportunity text.

Does eligibility matter if the opportunity is restricted?

In practical terms, the restricted nature of the notice means it is not requesting applications from the public, so eligibility is largely academic for most potential applicants.

How is this effort being implemented administratively?

The scope of work includes a task agreement modification, and the notice indicates the agency plans to proceed through a modification to an existing task agreement rather than initiating a new competitive selection process.

When was this opportunity created and posted?

The opportunity was created and posted on May 5, 2016.

Do the closing dates indicate an open application period?

No. The notice states that both the original and current closing dates reflect the restricted status, consistent with the agency proceeding with a specific recipient rather than accepting applications.

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