The National Park Service is offering a grant opportunity to fund the removal of exotic vegetation, specifically targeting Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), in Vicksburg National Military Park. This initiative aims to restore native vegetation to approximately 22 acres of forested wetlands along the Durden Creek watershed, enhancing ecosystem health. The grant supports a non-competitive Cooperative Agreement in line with the Department of Interior’s guidelines, with a focus on conservation efforts. Applications are not requested, as this announcement serves as a notice of intent to award the grant for the mentioned conservation project.
Opportunity ID: 279016
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOI-15-VICK-81061 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Interns for Removal of Exotic Vegetation (Chinese Privet, Ligustrum sinense) in Vicksburg National Military Park |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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: | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 24, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $49,407 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a Notice of Intent to award single source to The Student Conservation Association. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD: This funding announcement is not a request for applications or proposals. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intent to award a non-competitive Cooperative Agreement in accordance with Department of Interior, 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. The objective of this agreement involves exotic plant removal on approximately 22 acres of forested wetlands along the Durden Creek watershed, with primary focus on the removal effort of invasive Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense). This activity would improve ecosystem health by restoring native vegetation to the landscape. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rose McClelland
Contracting Specialist Phone 504-589-3882 Email:rose_mcclelland@nps.gov |
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Folder 279016 Full Announcement-1 -> nps-noi-15-vick-81061.pdf
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