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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Universally accessible cast bronze topo map of the Redwood Creek Watershed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2013 and posted on Jul 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2013 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with GGNPC.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Universally accessible cast bronze topo map of the Redwood Creek Watershed" supports the creation and installation of a durable, three dimensional, cast bronze topographic sculpture depicting the entire Redwood Creek Watershed, stretching from the high points of Mount Tamalpais down to the creek's outlet at the Pacific Ocean at Muir Beach. The piece is designed as a tactile, universally accessible interpretive feature that helps visitors physically understand the landscape and how water moves through it, while also serving as an orientation tool at the main entry area to Muir Beach.
The project is part of a larger, multi year restoration effort at the Redwood Creek floodplain and surrounding habitats, paired with major visitor infrastructure improvements scheduled to open in November 2013. Those broader site upgrades include new interpretive exhibits, restrooms, picnic facilities, improved trails, and parking. The topo map is positioned as a key element in the new interpretive plan for Muir Beach and the wider watershed, supporting the overall restoration goals: rebuilding a more natural creek and wetland system, improving habitat for federally listed salmon and frog species, restoring native plant communities, reducing flooding impacts, and maintaining visitor access in a way that does not undermine ecological function.
A central emphasis of this component is universal design and inclusive communication. The tactile bronze model is intended to be usable regardless of a visitor's vision, literacy level, language background, age, or cognitive and physical abilities. It will include a "You are here" reference, identify trails and key amenities such as parking and overlooks, and communicate which routes offer different levels of accessibility. Beyond navigation, it is meant to function as a hydrologically accurate teaching tool, helping people grasp watershed structure, elevation changes, and water flow in a hands on, intuitive way. The sculpture is also meant to add an artistic and place defining element to the redesigned visitor entry area.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, reflecting substantial collaboration between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC). The Conservancy, as the recipient partner, is responsible for developing the project with NPS, securing designs and approvals, contracting and supervising fabrication, and managing installation. As part of that role, GGNPC must submit any necessary planning, design, and construction documentation to the park's Accessibility and Media Specialist for technical review, accessibility compliance, content accuracy, environmental review, and superintendent approval. The Conservancy is also responsible for completing the work and expending the funds by the end of the project period, with a stated completion and spending deadline of December 31, 2013.
NPS involvement is described as hands on and continuous, rather than limited to final review. NPS will provide a project manager (the Accessibility and Media Specialist) to ensure the deliverable aligns with NPS standards and interpretive and accessibility objectives, and to help the Conservancy navigate internal approvals. NPS plans to conduct studio and shop visits with artists and fabricators (including the sculptors, metal fabricator, concrete casting shop, and bronze foundry) to monitor progress and approve progress payments. Accessibility and user testing is built into the process: a daylong formative evaluation is planned at the clay model stage in coordination with the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind, with the expectation that feedback may trigger revisions and re evaluation. After installation, NPS will supervise installation work and conduct a summative evaluation with visitors and staff, using monitoring methods such as timing and tracking and visitor surveys, then document user input and watch for maintenance needs over time.
From an administrative standpoint, the notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award" rather than an open competition. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications, and that NPS intends to fund the project under an existing cooperative management relationship with GGNPC. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00167, administered by the National Park Service, and categorized under Natural Resources with CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. The anticipated number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000 (award ceiling $30,000; award floor $1), and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), consistent with the Conservancy's status and the intent to direct the award to that partner. The posting date is July 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2013, reflecting the public notice function rather than an application window.
The listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service (805-370-2321, kristinabliss@nps.gov), and the opportunity references grants.gov for additional information, even though the announcement itself is meant primarily to document the intended award rather than solicit proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Universally accessible cast bronze topo map of the Redwood Creek Watershed."
What is the project intended to create and install?
The funded work supports creation and installation of a durable, three-dimensional, cast bronze topographic sculpture that depicts the entire Redwood Creek Watershed.
What area will the topo map depict?
The sculpture will portray the full Redwood Creek Watershed, from the high points of Mount Tamalpais down to Redwood Creek's outlet at the Pacific Ocean at Muir Beach.
Where will the topo map be located?
It is intended to serve as an orientation tool at the main entry area to Muir Beach.
What is the main purpose of the cast bronze topo map?
The piece is designed as a tactile, universally accessible interpretive feature that helps visitors physically understand the landscape and how water moves through it, while also supporting orientation and wayfinding at Muir Beach.
How does the project relate to broader work at Redwood Creek and Muir Beach?
The topo map is described as one element within a larger, multi-year restoration effort at the Redwood Creek floodplain and surrounding habitats, alongside major visitor infrastructure improvements scheduled to open in November 2013.
What other site improvements are mentioned as part of the broader visitor upgrades?
The broader upgrades include new interpretive exhibits, restrooms, picnic facilities, improved trails, and parking.
How does the topo map support the larger restoration goals?
It is positioned as a key element in the new interpretive plan for Muir Beach and the wider watershed, supporting goals that include rebuilding a more natural creek and wetland system, improving habitat for federally listed salmon and frog species, restoring native plant communities, reducing flooding impacts, and maintaining visitor access without undermining ecological function.
What does "universally accessible" mean in this project?
The announcement emphasizes universal design and inclusive communication. The tactile bronze model is intended to be usable regardless of a visitor's vision, literacy level, language background, age, or cognitive and physical abilities.
What visitor information will the sculpture include?
It will include a "You are here" reference, identify trails and key amenities such as parking and overlooks, and communicate which routes offer different levels of accessibility.
Is the topo map only for navigation, or is it also educational?
It is meant to do both. Beyond navigation, it is intended to function as a hydrologically accurate teaching tool, helping people understand watershed structure, elevation changes, and water flow in a hands-on, intuitive way.
Does the project include an artistic or placemaking element?
Yes. The sculpture is also intended to add an artistic and place-defining element to the redesigned visitor entry area.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial collaboration between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC).
Who is the recipient partner identified in the notice?
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) is identified as the recipient partner under an existing cooperative management relationship with NPS.
What responsibilities does the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy have under this cooperative agreement?
GGNPC is responsible for developing the project with NPS, securing designs and approvals, contracting and supervising fabrication, managing installation, submitting required planning/design/construction documentation for review, completing the work, and expending the funds by the end of the project period.
What reviews and approvals are required before fabrication or installation?
GGNPC must submit any necessary planning, design, and construction documentation to the park's Accessibility and Media Specialist for technical review. The review covers accessibility compliance, content accuracy, environmental review, and superintendent approval.
How involved will NPS be during development and fabrication?
NPS involvement is described as hands-on and continuous. NPS will provide a project manager (the Accessibility and Media Specialist) and plans to conduct studio and shop visits with artists and fabricators to monitor progress and approve progress payments.
What kinds of fabricators and shops does NPS expect to visit?
The notice mentions visits with the sculptors, a metal fabricator, a concrete casting shop, and a bronze foundry.
Is accessibility testing included in the project process?
Yes. A daylong formative evaluation is planned at the clay model stage in coordination with the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind, and feedback is expected to potentially trigger revisions and re-evaluation.
What evaluation happens after the sculpture is installed?
After installation, NPS will supervise installation work and conduct a summative evaluation with visitors and staff, using methods such as timing and tracking and visitor surveys. NPS will document user input and monitor for maintenance needs over time.
Is this an open call for applications?
No. The notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award" and explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It documents NPS's intent to fund the project under its existing relationship with GGNPC.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making for this opportunity?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000. The award ceiling is $30,000.
Is there an award floor listed?
Yes. The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the eligibility category stated?
Eligible applicants are described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), consistent with the intent to direct the award to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00167.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What category is the opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What are the posting date and closing date shown in the notice?
The posting date is July 29, 2013. The original and current closing date is July 30, 2013, reflecting a public notice function rather than an application window.
What is the project completion and spending deadline?
The notice states a completion and spending deadline of December 31, 2013.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service. Phone: 805-370-2321. Email: kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Does the notice reference where to find additional information?
Yes. It references grants.gov for additional information, while also clarifying that the announcement is meant primarily to document the intended award rather than solicit proposals.
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