Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00127
Apply for P13AS00127
- The National Park Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trail Repair Blue Ridge Parkway" 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 Jul 10, 2013 and posted on Jul 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 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 $90,969.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,969.00 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 Repair - Blue Ridge Parkway" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00127) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice posted on July 10, 2013, explaining the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award for specific on-the-ground conservation work along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Importantly, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Instead of inviting proposals from the public, it serves as a transparency and public-notice step indicating the NPS plans to fund a defined project scope without an open competition.
The project focus is trail and historic-feature maintenance across several Parkway districts. The planned activities include repairing trail tread (the walking surface) and improving or restoring drainage systems to reduce erosion and water damage, as well as cutting back vegetation to keep trails passable and safe. These tasks are targeted in the Ridge, Plateau, and Highlands Districts. In addition, the project includes rehabilitation of historic split rail fences, specifically in the Ridge and Highlands Districts. Those fence repairs are part resource protection and part preservation of the Parkway's historic landscape character, helping retain traditional features that contribute to visitor experience and cultural-resource integrity.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the announcement lists the instrument type as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on work planning, technical standards, safety requirements, cultural-resource compliance, or reporting). The opportunity falls under the discretionary category and is coded within activity areas tied to education, environment, and natural resources. The CFDA number is 15.931, labeled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which signals the funding stream is associated with conservation work often carried out with service or youth conservation organizations, even though the award itself is not competed in this case.
The notice indicates an expected total funding amount of $90,969, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $90,969. That effectively means NPS anticipated one award for exactly that amount, and the "ExpectedAwards" field confirms there was intended to be one recipient. No cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute a financial match as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though eligibility categories are stated, the key point remains that the NPS is not soliciting applications; it is notifying the public of its intent to fund a specific project without competition. The posting date and creation date are both July 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2013, and the opportunity archived on July 29, 2013. A Grants.gov link is referenced for additional information, and the contact provided for access issues or questions is Brian Straka at 865-436-1217 and brianstraka@nps.gov.
Trail Repair - Blue Ridge Parkway (P13AS00127) FAQs
What is the "Trail Repair - Blue Ridge Parkway" funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice titled "Trail Repair - Blue Ridge Parkway" with Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00127. The notice explains NPS's intent to fund specific on-the-ground conservation work along the Blue Ridge Parkway through a cooperative agreement.
Is this notice a request for applications (RFA) or an open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public-notice and transparency posting indicating NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award for a defined project scope.
What does "single, non-competitive" mean in this context?
It means NPS intended to make one award to one recipient without conducting an open competition. The notice serves to inform the public that the project would be funded without soliciting proposals from the general public.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS during the project. The notice suggests this could include coordination on work planning, technical standards, safety requirements, cultural-resource compliance, and/or reporting.
What work is the project intended to support?
The project focuses on trail and historic-feature maintenance along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The planned activities include trail tread repair, drainage improvements or restoration to reduce erosion and water damage, and vegetation cut-back to keep trails passable and safe.
Which Blue Ridge Parkway districts are included for trail work?
The trail maintenance tasks are targeted in the Ridge, Plateau, and Highlands Districts.
Does the project include work on historic features?
Yes. The project includes rehabilitation of historic split rail fences.
Where will the historic split rail fence rehabilitation take place?
The fence rehabilitation is specifically identified for the Ridge and Highlands Districts.
Why are split rail fence repairs included in the scope?
According to the notice, the fence repairs support both resource protection and preservation of the Parkway's historic landscape character. This helps retain traditional features that contribute to visitor experience and cultural-resource integrity.
How much funding was expected for this opportunity?
The expected total funding amount is $90,969.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $90,969, indicating NPS anticipated one award for exactly that amount.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice indicates one expected award (a single recipient).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is listed as eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are eligible, can an organization apply through Grants.gov?
The notice states it is not a request for applications and that NPS intended a single, non-competitive award for a defined scope. Based on the notice language, it was not inviting proposals from the public even though eligibility categories are described.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice and what is it labeled?
The CFDA number is 15.931, labeled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the funding stream?
The notice indicates the funding stream is associated with conservation work often carried out with service or youth conservation organizations, even though this particular award was described as not competed.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is described as discretionary and coded within activity areas tied to education, environment, and natural resources.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is July 10, 2013.
What were the closing dates shown in the notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as July 17, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice indicates the opportunity was archived on July 29, 2013.
Where is additional information referenced?
A Grants.gov link is referenced in the notice for additional information.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Brian Straka.
What contact details are provided for Brian Straka?
The notice provides phone number 865-436-1217 and email brianstraka@nps.gov.
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