The Department of Missouri National Recreational River presents a grant opportunity to engage Resource Management Interns in a project focusing on public lands. The project includes removing invasive species, trail creation, campsite establishment, and vista point enhancement. Through a cooperative agreement with the Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa, the interns will receive oversight, participate in educational programs, and utilize necessary equipment and training for effective project completion. This grant aims to enhance the MNRR while providing valuable hands-on experience for the interns. Applications are open until April 14, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282745
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOIP16AC00337 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Resource Management Interns for MNRR-THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 14, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $105,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $105,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- This is a new Task Agreement under a Youth Master Agreement. Members of Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This project on public lands within the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) will remove exotic and invasive species from 60 acres, create 3.5 miles of back country trails, create 10 primitive campsites, and clear approximately 50 trees from vista points. The MNRR will provide daily project oversite and informational and educational programs about the MNRR and their importance of the project to the park. The Recipient is a member of the Public Lands Corp Master Agreement who was awarded a Master Cooperative Agreement P15AC00009 allowing Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa (CCM&I) to participate in specific tasks, and can provide the necessary activities involved in this particular task while providing an effective outcome for NPS and the objectives of this project. The CCM&I have all of the equipment and training necessary for the successful completion of this project. The CCM&I have conducted work within the park the previous two years so they understand and are prepared for the unique challenges of working within the MNRR. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
Grants Management Specialist Phone 402-661-1658 Email:noel_miller@nps.gov |
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Folder 282745 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent to Fund -> mnrrplcnoi .pdf
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