Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC30436
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tent Pad Construction and Babys Breath Control" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,500.00 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 National Park Service (NPS) issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a cooperative agreement focused on two on-the-ground conservation and visitor-use improvement projects at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The opportunity is tied to SEED Youth Conservation Corps work and is presented as a single-source determination under Department of the Interior policy, meaning the agency is signaling its intent to fund a specific qualified partner rather than run a wide competitive selection. NPS also notes it will be substantially involved in carrying out and overseeing the work, which is why the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
The first major project is invasive species control, targeting approximately 1,375 acres of baby s breath infestation within the park. The aim is to treat the full affected area and then move treated acres onto a rotating maintenance schedule so the infestation stays at a manageable level and native plant communities have a better chance to persist. The long-term approach is to keep up this cycle of treatment and maintenance, eradicating baby s breath where feasible, and continuing management until more effective control methods become available.
The second project addresses camping impacts on North Manitou Island. Heavy summer visitation has led to vegetation trampling, plant loss, and soil damage in the campground. Compacted soil has created low spots that hold water, making tent setup uncomfortable and discouraging proper campsite use. To fix this, the project will construct raised tent pads designed to provide stable, well-drained tent sites that remain usable after rain, helping reduce further vegetation damage and improving the visitor experience.
Financially, the opportunity lists a total funding amount of $26,500, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $26,500, indicating the NPS anticipated making one award at that exact amount. Cost sharing is not required. The expected number of awards is one. The assistance listing (CFDA) is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number E12AC30436, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2012, a posted and created date of August 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist at the NPS Midwest Regional Office (phone 402-661-1640).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This Notice of Intent to Award from the National Park Service (NPS) supports two on-the-ground conservation and visitor-use improvement projects at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The work is tied to SEED Youth Conservation Corps activities and is funded through a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The NPS describes this as a single-source determination under Department of the Interior policy. That signals the agency intends to fund a specific qualified partner rather than run an open, competitive selection process.
Why is the funding instrument a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The NPS states it will be substantially involved in carrying out and overseeing the work. Substantial federal involvement is a key reason an award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What park and location does this work take place in?
The projects are located at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. One project specifically addresses conditions at the campground on North Manitou Island.
What are the two major projects funded under this award?
The two projects are: (1) invasive species control targeting baby s breath, and (2) addressing camping impacts on North Manitou Island by constructing raised tent pads to improve drainage and reduce resource damage.
What invasive species is being targeted?
The invasive species identified in the announcement is baby s breath.
How much area is affected by baby s breath, and what is the treatment target?
The announcement identifies approximately 1,375 acres of baby s breath infestation within the park, with the goal of treating the full affected area.
What is the long-term strategy for invasive species control in this project?
The intent is to treat the full affected area, then move treated acres onto a rotating maintenance schedule to keep the infestation at a manageable level and give native plant communities a better chance to persist. The approach includes eradicating baby s breath where feasible and continuing management until more effective control methods become available.
What problem is being addressed at the North Manitou Island campground?
Heavy summer visitation has led to vegetation trampling, plant loss, and soil damage. The soil has become compacted, creating low spots that hold water. This makes tent setup uncomfortable and can discourage proper campsite use.
What solution is proposed for the campground impacts?
The project will construct raised tent pads designed to provide stable, well-drained tent sites that remain usable after rain. This is intended to reduce further vegetation damage and improve the visitor experience.
What is the total funding amount?
The total funding amount listed is $26,500.
What are the award floor and ceiling for this opportunity?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $26,500, which indicates the NPS anticipated making one award at exactly that amount.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing is not required.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and program name?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is E12AC30436.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and created date is August 8, 2012. The original closing date and current closing date are both September 8, 2012. The archive date is October 8, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist at the NPS Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1640.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent to Award?
Based on the announcement language, it means the NPS is signaling its intent to make an award (rather than announcing an open competition), consistent with the single-source determination described.
Does the announcement indicate the work is connected to youth conservation corps activities?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to SEED Youth Conservation Corps work and is aligned with the youth service conservation assistance listing (15.931).
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