Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SS60008
Apply for R13SS60008
- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trail Management Plan Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.546 Youth Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2013 and posted on Mar 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 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 Trail Management Plan Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13SS60008) is a continuation cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Oklahoma Texas Area Office. The project focuses on employing a youth corps crew to continue trail-related work at two Reclamation sites in Oklahoma: the McGee Creek Project, about 13 miles east of Atoka, and the Norman Project, about 9 miles east of Norman. This effort is explicitly framed as an extension of an ongoing body of work that began in 2011 under Cooperative Agreement R11AC600034, previously supported by Reclamation and carried out by American Youthworks, with the new funding intended to enhance and build on what has already been developed.
The core objective is practical and planning-oriented at the same time: assess existing trail systems, produce and refine a written trail management plan, and then begin implementing that plan once Reclamation approves it. The plan is meant to support a full inventory of trails, prioritize upgrades, and guide improvements that reduce soil erosion, protect sensitive environmental areas, and improve overall visitor safety and experience. An additional emphasis is placed on creating accurate trail maps, suggesting that documentation and user-facing navigation information are part of the expected outcomes alongside on-the-ground construction and repairs.
The modification described in the announcement adds two primary tasks to the existing agreement. Task 1 consists of four additional field “spikes,” each approximately 11 days, dedicated to completing priority trail repairs identified in the trail management plan and specifically directed by Reclamation. Task 2 involves continued trail assessment and incorporating new findings into the trail management plan as Reclamation identifies needs. In other words, the funded work is not only about building and fixing trails, but also about keeping the management plan current and responsive to conditions and agency priorities.
The recipient organization is expected to handle the operational side of running a youth crew. That includes providing transportation, liability insurance, tools, crew leaders, and any additional staffing support needed to complete the work. If the recipient charges a fee for service days, the announcement specifies that the fee must be prorated based on the actual number of crew members and hours worked, reinforcing an expectation of transparent and proportional cost practices. All federal, state, and local rules must be followed, along with applicable State Park regulations. The McGee Creek NSRA also includes specific fire restrictions: wood fires are limited to fire pans or fire blankets, and fire rings or pits are not allowed, which affects camping and field logistics for extended work periods.
Reclamation anticipates “substantial involvement” in the project, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement structure. Agency responsibilities include providing detailed project briefings, guidance, and oversight; collaborating on technical direction and quality control for field work; reviewing and accepting completed work products; and providing environmental compliance documentation. This signals that the awardee should expect close coordination, agency review points, and adherence to environmental compliance requirements throughout implementation rather than operating independently.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.546 (Youth Conservation Program) and requires cost sharing or matching. The estimated total funding is $60,000, with an award ceiling of $60,000 and an award floor of $1, and Reclamation expects to make one award. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date was March 28, 2013, with an application closing date of April 12, 2013, and the archive date was May 12, 2013. The listed grants officer contact is Leisa Philbin (406-247-7606, lphilbin@usbr.gov) for issues accessing the full announcement.
Trail Management Plan Development (R13SS60008) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Trail Management Plan Development" and it is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) R13SS60008.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, through its Oklahoma Texas Area Office.
What type of award is this?
It is a continuation cooperative agreement. The announcement also notes that Reclamation anticipates "substantial involvement," which is consistent with a cooperative agreement structure (meaning the agency will be actively engaged throughout the project rather than operating in a hands-off grant role).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is designed to employ a youth corps crew to continue trail-related work at two Bureau of Reclamation sites in Oklahoma, combining practical trail work with planning and documentation. Key goals include assessing existing trail systems, producing and refining a written trail management plan, and beginning implementation of that plan after Reclamation approval.
Where will the work take place?
The work will occur at two Reclamation sites in Oklahoma:
- McGee Creek Project (about 13 miles east of Atoka)
- Norman Project (about 9 miles east of Norman)
Is this a new project or a continuation of prior work?
This opportunity is explicitly framed as an extension of an ongoing body of work that began in 2011 under Cooperative Agreement R11AC600034. The prior work was supported by Reclamation and carried out by American Youthworks. The new funding is intended to enhance and build on what has already been developed.
What are the expected outcomes or deliverables?
Based on the description provided, expected outcomes include:
- A full inventory of trails to support planning and prioritization
- A written trail management plan that is produced and refined
- Accurate trail maps (documentation and user-facing navigation information)
- Prioritized upgrades and guidance for improvements
- Initial implementation of the plan after Reclamation approves it, including on-the-ground trail construction and repairs
What does the trail management plan aim to address?
The plan is intended to guide improvements that reduce soil erosion, protect sensitive environmental areas, and improve overall visitor safety and experience. It also supports identifying and prioritizing upgrades and completing a trail inventory.
What additional tasks were added under this modification/announcement?
The announcement describes a modification that adds two primary tasks to the existing agreement:
- Task 1: Four additional field "spikes," each approximately 11 days, to complete priority trail repairs identified in the trail management plan and specifically directed by Reclamation.
- Task 2: Continued trail assessment and incorporation of new findings into the trail management plan as Reclamation identifies needs.
What is a "field spike" in this context?
In this opportunity, a "field spike" refers to a defined period of fieldwork. The announcement specifies four additional spikes, each approximately 11 days, dedicated to completing priority trail repairs.
Is the funded work only about trail building and repairs?
No. The funded work combines field implementation with ongoing planning. It includes completing trail repairs, continuing trail assessments, creating accurate trail maps, and keeping the trail management plan updated as needs are identified by Reclamation.
What role does Reclamation play during the project?
Reclamation expects substantial involvement. Agency responsibilities include:
- Providing detailed project briefings, guidance, and oversight
- Collaborating on technical direction and quality control for field work
- Reviewing and accepting completed work products
- Providing environmental compliance documentation
When can implementation of the trail management plan begin?
The description indicates implementation is expected to begin once Reclamation approves the trail management plan.
What operational responsibilities are expected of the recipient organization?
The recipient is expected to manage the operational side of running a youth crew, including providing:
- Transportation
- Liability insurance
- Tools
- Crew leaders
- Any additional staffing support needed to complete the work
Are there requirements related to fees for service days?
Yes. If the recipient charges a fee for service days, the announcement specifies that the fee must be prorated based on the actual number of crew members and hours worked. This reflects an expectation of transparent and proportional cost practices.
Are there compliance requirements the recipient must follow?
Yes. The recipient must follow all federal, state, and local rules, as well as applicable State Park regulations.
Are there any site-specific restrictions that could affect field logistics?
Yes. The McGee Creek NSRA includes specific fire restrictions: wood fires are limited to fire pans or fire blankets, and fire rings or pits are not allowed. This may affect camping and field logistics during extended work periods.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.546, identified as the Youth Conservation Program.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $60,000. The award ceiling is $60,000 and the award floor is $1.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
Reclamation expects to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posting date: March 28, 2013
- Application closing date: April 12, 2013
- Archive date: May 12, 2013
Who is the grants officer contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed grants officer contact is Leisa Philbin. Phone: 406-247-7606. Email: lphilbin@usbr.gov. The contact is specifically noted for issues accessing the full announcement.
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