Opportunity Information: Apply for P11AT000227
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trails RR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2011 and posted on May 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Trails RR grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P11AT000227) was a National Park Service discretionary award under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance. It was posted on May 18, 2011, with an extremely short application window that closed on May 19, 2011, and was archived the next day (May 20, 2011). The notice indicates an expected single award totaling an estimated $75,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the opportunity lists eligibility as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the description makes clear that the funding was intended to be provided to the Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC), a program component of the Great Basin Institute (GBI) based at the University of Nevada, Reno, to carry out trail repair and reconstruction work during FY11 using one to four project crews.
The core purpose of the funding was hands-on trail rehabilitation and accessibility improvements across multiple trail systems. The work was organized into three field projects. Project 1 focused on improving accessibility and user experience on the Wheeler Peak Trail by addressing roughly 0.4 miles of trail. A central task was the replacement or repair of about 500 linear feet of rubber trail surfacing on an accessible mountain forest trail segment. Additional scope included standard trail maintenance and safety upgrades such as tread repair (fixing the walking surface and drainage issues), brushing (clearing encroaching vegetation), installing or improving signage, repairing missing trail sections, and fixing concrete supports on wooden boardwalks that cross intermittent streams.
Project 2 emphasized reconstruction and corridor clearing in several locations. It included rebuilding approximately 1 mile of trail in the Lexington Arch area, reconstructing about 1.2 miles within the Cayuse Trail Group, and reconstructing around 2.3 miles of the Upper Strawberry Creek Trail. It also called for brush removal along the Osceola ditch, which typically involves clearing vegetation to restore passage, reduce resource impacts, and improve maintenance access and visitor navigation.
Project 3 addressed extensive backcountry trail repair on the North Fork Big Wash and South Fork Big Wash Trails, totaling about 11.33 miles of work. The planned activities mirrored typical backcountry rehabilitation needs: tread repair to correct erosion and improve drainage, brushing to maintain a clear corridor, signage work to support wayfinding and safety, and repairing missing or degraded sections of trail to restore continuity and reduce off-trail travel and associated resource damage.
Overall, Trails RR was structured as a targeted, single-recipient support action to deploy conservation crews for practical trail infrastructure repairs, accessibility-related surface improvements, and multi-mile backcountry maintenance. The announcement’s contact listed Barbara Eschels, Supervisory Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 702-293-8909 for applicants who could not access the full notice electronically.
Trails RR Grant (P11AT000227) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trails RR grant opportunity?
Trails RR was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant opportunity listed under Funding Opportunity Number P11AT000227 and CFDA 15.921 (Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance). It supported on-the-ground trail repair, reconstruction, and related accessibility improvements.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding opportunity was issued by the National Park Service as a discretionary award.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The notice referenced CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 18, 2011 and closed on May 19, 2011, creating a very short application window.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 20, 2011.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicated an expected single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount for the single award was $75,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The opportunity listed eligibility as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, excluding institutions of higher education.
Who was the funding intended to support?
Although eligibility was presented broadly, the description made clear the funding was intended to be provided to the Nevada Conservation Corps (NCC). NCC was described as a program component of the Great Basin Institute (GBI), based at the University of Nevada, Reno.
What was the primary purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was hands-on trail rehabilitation and accessibility improvements across multiple trail systems, using conservation crews to complete practical field work such as repairing tread and drainage, clearing vegetation, improving signage, and reconstructing damaged segments.
What time period was the work intended to cover?
The work was described as being carried out during FY11.
How many crews were planned for the work?
The scope described deploying one to four project crews.
How was the work organized?
The effort was organized into three field projects, each addressing different trail systems and types of rehabilitation work.
What did Project 1 focus on?
Project 1 focused on improving accessibility and the overall user experience on the Wheeler Peak Trail, addressing roughly 0.4 miles of trail.
What was the key accessibility-related task in Project 1?
A central task was replacing or repairing about 500 linear feet of rubber trail surfacing on an accessible mountain forest trail segment.
What other tasks were included in Project 1 besides surfacing work?
Additional tasks included tread repair (fixing the walking surface and drainage issues), brushing (clearing encroaching vegetation), installing or improving signage, repairing missing trail sections, and fixing concrete supports on wooden boardwalks that cross intermittent streams.
What did Project 2 include?
Project 2 emphasized reconstruction and corridor clearing, including rebuilding approximately 1 mile of trail in the Lexington Arch area, reconstructing about 1.2 miles within the Cayuse Trail Group, and reconstructing around 2.3 miles of the Upper Strawberry Creek Trail.
Did Project 2 include any vegetation or corridor clearing work?
Yes. It called for brush removal along the Osceola ditch, generally involving clearing vegetation to restore passage, reduce resource impacts, and improve maintenance access and visitor navigation.
What did Project 3 address?
Project 3 addressed extensive backcountry trail repair on the North Fork Big Wash and South Fork Big Wash Trails, totaling about 11.33 miles of work.
What types of activities were planned for Project 3?
The planned activities included tread repair to correct erosion and improve drainage, brushing to maintain a clear trail corridor, signage work to support wayfinding and safety, and repairing missing or degraded trail sections to restore continuity and reduce off-trail travel and associated resource damage.
What kinds of trail improvements were emphasized across the overall project?
Across the three projects, the work emphasized practical trail infrastructure repairs, accessibility-related surfacing improvements, multi-mile reconstruction where needed, and routine maintenance actions like clearing vegetation, improving drainage, and supporting navigation and safety with signage.
Who was the listed contact person for the opportunity?
The announcement listed Barbara Eschels, Supervisory Contract Specialist, as the contact.
How could someone reach the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 702-293-8909, particularly for applicants who could not access the full notice electronically.
Was this opportunity designed as a competitive multi-recipient grant program?
Based on the notice information provided, it was structured as a targeted, single-recipient support action, with the description indicating the funding was intended for NCC (a component of GBI) to deploy crews for trail work during FY11.
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