Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00201
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00201
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Rehabilitate Painted Canyon Nature Trail THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" 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 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,234.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,234.00 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).
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Task Agreement under an exisiting Master Cooperative Agreement # P15AC00031 The Student Conservation Association.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement tied to rehabilitation work on the Painted Canyon Nature Trail at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Despite being formatted like a grant posting, it explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning the agency was not soliciting competitive applications from the public. Instead, it was documenting a task agreement issued under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The project sits within the environment and natural resources category and aligns with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, reflecting the program purpose of completing conservation work while providing structured service opportunities for young people.
The park had already selected SCA in spring 2015 after seeking estimates not only from SCA but also from other conservation corps organizations, including American Conservation Experience, Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, and Montana Conservation Corps. A key reason for continuing with SCA was continuity: the summer crew had already worked the site and completed the main objectives, and keeping the same partner allowed a smoother handoff to a fall leader crew to finish remaining items. According to the description, challenging conditions such as heat and loose terrain prevented completion of several secondary objectives during the summer work window, so the follow-on effort was designed as a focused three-week fall deployment.
The scope of the remaining rehabilitation work is described in fairly specific trail-construction terms. Planned tasks included installing 67 check steps (typically used on slopes to reduce erosion and improve footing), building 2 water bars (to divert runoff off the trail), completing 60 feet of vertical mulching (often used to rehabilitate social trails or damaged areas by disguising and stabilizing them with natural materials), performing 30 feet of tread repair (rebuilding the walking surface), constructing 20 feet of turnpike (an elevated tread structure for wet areas), installing 38 feet of boardwalk, building 20 feet of footbridge, and potentially rerouting up to 200 feet of trail if needed. Collectively, these tasks are aimed at improving safety, reducing erosion, addressing drainage problems, and protecting surrounding resources by keeping visitors on a durable trail corridor.
In terms of roles and responsibilities, the notice emphasizes that NPS did not anticipate "substantial involvement" in carrying out the work, which is a key distinction often discussed in cooperative agreements. Here, NPS involvement was expected to be limited mainly to monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if the recipient requested it. NPS also committed to providing important logistical and operational support: a camping location with water and access to restrooms and showers, a detailed overview of the work to be completed, a safety briefing covering park-specific hazards, a park radio for emergency communications, and all materials needed for project completion. The SCA, as the named recipient under the existing master agreement, was responsible for providing the crew capacity and leadership needed to execute the work while delivering the youth conservation service component that is central to the program.
Financially, the posting lists an estimated total funding amount of $27,234, which is also shown as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $0. Only one award was expected. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, although it does not spell out the ratio or allowable match sources in the excerpt provided. Administrative details show it was posted and created on August 18, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2015, and an archive date of September 27, 2015. Eligibility is effectively limited to the existing partner named in the master cooperative agreement, reinforced by the repeated statement that it is not an open application opportunity.
For reference or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1658 or by email at noelmiller@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this an open grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states, "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not a competitive funding opportunity open to the public.
2) If this is not a request for applications, what is the notice actually for?
The notice documents a task agreement issued under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Even though it appears in a grant-like format, it is describing an agreement action tied to an already-established partnership.
3) Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the Student Conservation Association (SCA), operating under the existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031).
4) What agency is associated with this cooperative agreement?
The agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
5) What park and trail does the project focus on?
The work is tied to rehabilitation on the Painted Canyon Nature Trail at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
6) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is focused on trail rehabilitation and related conservation work intended to improve visitor safety, reduce erosion, address drainage issues, and protect surrounding resources by keeping visitors on a durable trail corridor.
7) What program or category does this opportunity fall under?
It sits within the environment and natural resources category and aligns with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
8) Why was SCA selected for this work?
According to the notice, SCA had already been selected in spring 2015 after the park sought estimates from SCA and other conservation corps organizations. A key reason for continuing with SCA was continuity: the summer crew had already worked the site and completed the main objectives, and the same partner could provide a smoother handoff to a fall leader crew to finish remaining items.
9) Were other organizations considered?
Yes. The notice states the park sought estimates from other conservation corps organizations, including American Conservation Experience, Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, and Montana Conservation Corps.
10) Why was additional work needed after the summer effort?
Challenging conditions such as heat and loose terrain prevented completion of several secondary objectives during the summer work window. The follow-on effort was designed as a focused three-week fall deployment to finish the remaining items.
11) How long was the planned follow-on deployment?
The notice describes the follow-on effort as a focused three-week fall deployment.
12) What specific trail work is included in the remaining scope?
The planned tasks described include:
- Installing 67 check steps
- Building 2 water bars
- Completing 60 feet of vertical mulching
- Performing 30 feet of tread repair
- Constructing 20 feet of turnpike
- Installing 38 feet of boardwalk
- Building 20 feet of footbridge
- Potentially rerouting up to 200 feet of trail if needed
13) What are check steps intended to do on a trail?
The notice describes check steps as a trail-construction feature typically used on slopes to reduce erosion and improve footing.
14) What are water bars intended to do?
The notice describes water bars as features used to divert runoff off the trail.
15) What is vertical mulching used for in this project?
The notice describes vertical mulching as a technique often used to rehabilitate social trails or damaged areas by disguising and stabilizing them with natural materials.
16) What does "potentially rerouting up to 200 feet of trail" mean in this context?
It means the project may include relocating up to 200 feet of the trail alignment if needed, as part of improving the durability and performance of the trail corridor.
17) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $27,234.
18) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The notice shows an award ceiling of $27,234 and an award floor of $0.
19) How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
20) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, but it does not provide the ratio or specify allowable match sources in the excerpt provided.
21) What is NPS expected to do during project implementation?
The notice states NPS did not anticipate "substantial involvement" in carrying out the work. NPS involvement was expected to be mainly monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient.
22) What support is NPS expected to provide to the recipient?
The notice states NPS would provide logistical and operational support including:
- A camping location with water and access to restrooms and showers
- A detailed overview of the work to be completed
- A safety briefing covering park-specific hazards
- A park radio for emergency communications
- All materials needed for project completion
23) What is SCA responsible for providing?
SCA is responsible for providing the crew capacity and leadership needed to execute the work while also delivering the youth conservation service component central to the program.
24) When was the notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on August 18, 2015.
25) What were the original and current closing dates listed?
Both the original and current closing date are listed as August 28, 2015.
26) When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as September 27, 2015.
27) Who should be contacted for administrative or reference questions?
The listed point of contact is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist.
28) What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 402-661-1658
Email: noelmiller@nps.gov
29) Does the notice suggest eligibility is limited?
Yes. Eligibility is effectively limited to the existing partner named in the master cooperative agreement, and the notice reinforces this by repeatedly stating it is not an open application opportunity.
30) What Master Cooperative Agreement number is referenced?
The notice references Master Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Asian Elephant Conservation Fund
Previous opportunity: ROSES 2015 Lunar Data Analysis Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00201
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NPS NOIP15AC00201) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (Mexico) Apply for F15AS00439 Funding Number: F15AS00439 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Facility Management Interns at Nicodemus National Historic Site THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00433 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00433 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,978 |
| Three State Air Quality Study Apply for P15AS00342 Funding Number: P15AS00342 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $505,501 |
| R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE GAME AND FISH AGENCIES ONLY) Apply for F15AS00451 Funding Number: F15AS00451 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $70,000 |
| Wolf Monitoring in the State of Idaho Apply for FWS R6 ES08RO0008 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08RO0008 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS JOINT VENTURE Apply for FWS R6 RW08 1 Funding Number: FWS R6 RW08 1 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,833,494 |
| REGION 6 FISHERIES CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Apply for FWS R6 FR08 2 Funding Number: FWS R6 FR08 2 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Friends Group Initiative Apply for FWS R6 FR08DCB10 Funding Number: FWS R6 FR08DCB10 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Apply for CWG 09 Funding Number: CWG 09 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| OWL MOUNTAIN PARTNERSHIP Apply for FWS R6 ARAPAHO 8 01 Funding Number: FWS R6 ARAPAHO 8 01 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| FOLLOW ON WOLF MONITORING IN IDAHO Apply for FWS R6 ES08RO0016 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08RO0016 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $719,000 |
| REGION 6 MIGRATORY BIRD PROGRAM Apply for FWS R6 MB 01 Funding Number: FWS R6 MB 01 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Antelope Creek Wildlife Area Crossing Repair Design and Permitting Apply for AFRP 08 N02 Funding Number: AFRP 08 N02 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cottonwood Creek Non native Plant Management and Control Apply for AFRP 08 N03 Funding Number: AFRP 08 N03 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| MONTANA WOLF MONITORING Apply for FWS R6 ES08HE009 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08HE009 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| REMEDIATION OF HAILSTONE RESERVOIR ON HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (NWR), MONTANA Apply for FWS R6 ES08HE010 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08HE010 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| IDENTIFICATION OF RECHARGE AREAS FOR SALINE SEEPS ON HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (NWR), MONTANA Apply for FWS R6 ES08HE011 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08HE011 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Characterization of Water and Sediment Quality of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), North Dakota Apply for FWS R6 RW LAKEALICENWR Funding Number: FWS R6 RW LAKEALICENWR Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Antelope Creek Juvenile Fish Passage Improvement Apply for AFRP 08 N01 Funding Number: AFRP 08 N01 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| CONSERVATION OF NON GAME SPECIES IN WYOMING Apply for FWS R6ESWGF Funding Number: FWS R6ESWGF Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,250,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NPS NOIP15AC00201", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.