This grant, provided by the National Park Service under the Recovery Act, is designed for the critical purpose of controlling exotic plants on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The funding supports comprehensive project work dedicated to developing a detailed, strategic plan for effective exotic plant management. This initiative aims to accomplish specific program goals that include significant advancements in environmental stewardship, ensuring the preservation of native ecosystems. It also strongly emphasizes service learning opportunities, providing valuable hands-on experience for participants. Additionally, a crucial aspect involves extensive public outreach and education campaigns to raise awareness and foster community involvement. The grant also supports leadership development within conservation efforts, coupled with rigorous reporting and evaluation frameworks to measure the program’s success and impact.
Opportunity ID: 52685
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-ARRANOIBLRI100101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RECOVERY ACT(ARRA) National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, Control of Exotic Plants on the Blue Ridge Parkway |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $143,821 |
| Award Ceiling: | $143,821 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This ia a Notice of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association the Control of Exotic Plants on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Agreement was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | RECOVERY ACT-Control of Exotic Plants on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Project work will include development of a detailed plan to accomplish specific program goals in environmental stewardship, service learning, public outreach/education, leadership and reporting/evaluation as it relates to exotic plant management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judith Couch
Financial Agreements Specialist Phone 865-436-1224 Email:judy_couch@nps.gov |
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