This grant is for the critical purpose of enhancing and preserving the Appalachian Trail through comprehensive rehabilitation and maintenance projects. Specifically, it aims to reconstruct and install vital footbridges and boardwalks, ensuring safer passage and minimizing environmental impact along the trail. Furthermore, the funding supports broader efforts in rehabilitating and maintaining overnight sites, which are essential for hikers. A key component of this initiative is the utilization of dedicated volunteer efforts and skilled seasonal trail crews, fostering community involvement and ensuring sustainable upkeep of one of America’s most iconic long-distance trails. This cooperative agreement underscores a commitment to protecting natural resources and providing accessible, well-maintained recreational opportunities for the public.
Opportunity ID: 53784
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-ARRAWASO2490100012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RECOVERY ACT PMIS: 126217, 154950, 126167, 126291, 154939 NPS: Reconstruct and Install Footbridges and Boardwalks on Appalachian Trail (Multiple Projects) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $330,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $330,000 |
| Award Floor: | $330,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The Purpose of this cooperative agreement is to conduct trail and overnight site rehabilitation and maintenance projects through volunteer and seasonal trail crew efforts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jennifer Gartzke
Contract Specialist Phone 303-969-2755 Email:jennifer_gartzke@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 53784 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424.pdf
Folder 53784 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424b.pdf
Folder 53784 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a-v1.0.pdf
Folder 53784 Full Announcement-1 -> short notice_of_intent_to_award[1].pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jennifer Gartzke Contract Specialist Phone 303-969-2755 Email: jennifer_gartzke@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.931 | PKG00018039 | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 25, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53784 SF424-2.0.pdf
53784 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
53784 SF424A-1.0.pdf
53784 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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