The National Parks of Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades are seeking a partner to establish a volunteer program for trail maintenance projects. The program aims to recruit, train, and lead volunteers to maintain trails in these parks, providing opportunities for public service in the backcountry. By working with an organization experienced in trail maintenance and promoting conservation, the program will enhance volunteer recruitment, training, and leadership. The initiative benefits the public by increasing access to backcountry areas, educating volunteers on trail work and conservation, and fostering stewardship and attachment to the parks. The closing date for application is May 31, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282678
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00081 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Park Volunteer Network for Trails Maintenance Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks are interested in working with a partner to establish a program dedicated to recruitment, training, and the leading of volunteers in completing trail maintenance projects. Providing the public an opportunity to give service to the backcountry locations in these three parks in a structured program is the purpose of this program. Using relevant tools for recruitment, providing basic training, and providing leadership for the trail volunteers will be enhanced by an organization with preservation and rehabilitation experience in trail maintenance and a background promoting access and backcountry use in its mission. The public benefit of this project has two components. The first is the establishment of the volunteer program that assists in and makes it easy for the public to engage in the three parks. The training of volunteers with the purpose of enhancing their understanding of trail work, national parks, and conservation service as a whole as they promote share stewardship and attachment to the park in completing the work on the trail. The second public purpose is that the completion of this work keeps more trails accessible to the visiting backpacker and day hiker. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan Velie
Financial Assistance Officer Phone: 360-565-3114 Email:Susan_Velie@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 282678 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity -> P16AS00081_FOA_Volunteer Trail Crew.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Susan Velie Financial Assistance Officer Phone: 360-565-3114 Email: Susan_Velie@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.954 | P16AS00081 | Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks Volunteer Network for Trail Maintenance Projects | PKG00223539 | Mar 31, 2016 | Jun 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282678 SF424-2.0.pdf
282678 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
282678 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282678 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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