Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0013
The National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, posted a discretionary funding notice titled "Repair Trails and Mark Boundary Lines at Shenandoah NP" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 18 NERO 0013). The notice was created on April 15, 2018, and lists an original closing date of April 24, 2018. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the program is associated with CFDA number 15.931. The announcement anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $52,000.
This posting is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intends to award a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was either previously competed or justified as a single-source arrangement. In other words, the agency is not inviting new proposals from the public through this announcement; it is signaling that the work will be issued through an already-established partnership mechanism.
The project itself focuses on engaging youth in conservation and public lands stewardship through hands-on field experience. The work centers on deferred maintenance along popular backcountry trails in Shenandoah National Park, targeting practical, on-the-ground improvements that keep trails safe and sustainable. Specifically, the scope includes critical trail infrastructure repair such as tread work (repairing and stabilizing the trail walking surface) and installing or fixing water control structures (features that manage drainage and reduce erosion). Alongside trail maintenance, the project also includes marking park boundary lines, covering approximately 18 miles, which helps clarify park limits and supports resource protection and visitor management.
Eligibility, as listed in the notice, is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training, reflecting the emphasis on youth engagement, skill-building, and conservation workforce experience as part of completing the maintenance and boundary-marking tasks.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0013
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Repair Trails and Mark Boundary Lines at Shenandoah NP" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding notice?
The notice is titled "Repair Trails and Mark Boundary Lines at Shenandoah NP."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is NPS 18 NERO 0013.
Which federal agency is posting this notice?
The notice is posted by the National Park Service (NPS) within the Department of the Interior.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on April 15, 2018.
What is the original closing date listed in the notice?
The notice lists an original closing date of April 24, 2018.
Is this posting a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The posting is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a public notice stating that NPS intends to award a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement.
Can new organizations submit proposals in response to this notice?
No. Based on the notice language, NPS is not inviting new proposals from the public through this announcement. The work will be issued through an already-established partnership mechanism (an existing master cooperative agreement).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What program identifier (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $52,000.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project focuses on engaging youth in conservation and public lands stewardship through hands-on field experience while addressing deferred maintenance needs in Shenandoah National Park.
Where will the project work take place?
The work will take place in Shenandoah National Park, focusing on popular backcountry trails and park boundary areas.
What kinds of trail work are included in the scope?
The scope includes critical trail infrastructure repair, including tread work (repairing and stabilizing the trail walking surface) and installing or fixing water control structures to manage drainage and reduce erosion.
What are water control structures in the context of this project?
In this notice, water control structures refer to trail features that manage drainage and reduce erosion, supporting safer and more sustainable trails.
Does the project include work beyond trail repair?
Yes. In addition to trail maintenance, the project includes marking park boundary lines.
How many miles of boundary line marking are included?
The notice specifies approximately 18 miles of park boundary line marking.
Why is boundary line marking part of the project?
According to the notice, marking park boundary lines helps clarify park limits and supports resource protection and visitor management.
What is the funding activity category for this notice?
The funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training, reflecting an emphasis on youth engagement, skill-building, and conservation workforce experience.
Who is eligible to receive this award according to the notice?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The notice excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
What does it mean that the award will be made under an existing master cooperative agreement?
It means NPS intends to issue a task agreement through a partnership mechanism that is already in place. The master cooperative agreement was either previously competed or justified as a single-source arrangement, and this notice serves to publicly announce NPS's intent rather than solicit new applications.
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