Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIBAND10212
Apply for NPS NOIBAND10212
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trails maintenance and construction of and the trail system" 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 Mar 30, 2012 and posted on Mar 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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 $38,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY This is a Notice of Intent to award to the American Conservation Experience (ACE) a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement for the maintenance of the trail system.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Trails maintenance and construction of and the trail system" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIBAND10212), is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice related to natural resources work at Bandelier National Monument. The project is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically means the NPS expects to be substantially involved in guiding, coordinating, or overseeing the work as it is carried out. The central purpose described in the announcement is ongoing trail system development and maintenance, indicating work that supports the condition, usability, and sustainability of trails within the monument.
A key detail is that this posting is explicitly labeled "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and functions as a Notice of Intent (NOI) rather than an open competitive solicitation. In practical terms, it is not inviting broad public applications. Instead, the NPS states its intent to make an award to a specific organization, American Conservation Experience (ACE), by issuing a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement. This suggests the agency already has a formal partnership mechanism in place with ACE and is using that framework to authorize and fund a defined scope of trail work at Bandelier.
The opportunity falls under CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations." That classification strongly signals that the work is expected to involve youth or service crews carrying out conservation and maintenance activities, which commonly includes tasks such as trail tread repair, drainage improvements, erosion control, construction or rehabilitation of trail structures, and general trail corridor maintenance. While the notice does not list specific tasks, the stated emphasis on continual development and maintenance implies recurring, hands-on field work focused on keeping the trail network functional, safe, and resilient.
Financially, the estimated total funding amount is listed as $38,400, with an expected number of awards of 1. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which often appears in older postings or notices that are not structured as an open competition and therefore do not provide standard minimum/maximum award ranges. The listing also indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the notice does not specify the percentage or acceptable match sources, this generally means the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources, which can sometimes include cash, donated supplies, or documented in-kind contributions such as volunteer labor, depending on the terms of the underlying cooperative agreement.
Timing information shows the opportunity was posted and created on March 30, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2012, and an archive date of April 1, 2012. The very short window is consistent with a Notice of Intent to make a directed award rather than a competitive process, serving primarily as a public transparency posting that an award is planned.
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the eligibility statement clarifies that the intent is to award to ACE specifically. For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the NPS provided a contact: Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6042.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Trails maintenance and construction of and the trail system." The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIBAND10212.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice.
Where will the funded work take place?
The notice describes natural resources work at Bandelier National Monument and focuses on the trail system within the monument.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The stated purpose is ongoing trail system development and maintenance, supporting the condition, usability, and sustainability of trails.
Is this an open grant competition that the public can apply for?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and is described as a Notice of Intent (NOI), not an open competitive solicitation.
What does it mean that this posting is a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
Based on the notice text, the NOI functions as a public transparency announcement that the NPS intends to make an award, rather than inviting broad applications from the public.
Who does the NPS intend to award this funding to?
The NPS states its intent to make an award to American Conservation Experience (ACE) by issuing a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement.
What type of award instrument is expected (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
The notice indicates that, under a cooperative agreement, the NPS expects to be substantially involved in guiding, coordinating, or overseeing the work as it is carried out.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what is its program area?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Does the CFDA classification suggest who may be involved in the work?
Yes. The CFDA title signals that the work is expected to involve youth or service crews carrying out conservation and maintenance activities.
What kinds of trail work are implied by the notice?
The notice emphasizes continual development and maintenance of the trail system. While it does not list specific tasks, it implies recurring hands-on field work to keep the trail network functional, safe, and resilient.
Does the notice provide a detailed scope of work or list specific tasks?
No. The notice does not list specific tasks, but it characterizes the effort as ongoing trail system development and maintenance.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $38,400.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is 1.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is listed as $0 and the award floor is listed as $0. The notice suggests this can occur in postings that are not structured as open competition and do not provide standard minimum/maximum award ranges.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Does the notice specify the cost share percentage or what match sources are acceptable?
No. The notice does not specify the percentage or acceptable match sources, but it indicates that the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources under the terms of the underlying cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 30, 2012.
What are the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date is March 31, 2012, and the archive date is April 1, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The timing is consistent with a Notice of Intent to make a directed award rather than a competitive process, serving primarily as a public transparency posting that an award is planned.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The eligibility statement in the notice clarifies that the intent is to award to ACE specifically.
Who can I contact with questions or if I have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a contact: Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6042.
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