This grant, offered by the National Park Service, National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) in collaboration with Cornell University, is for a comprehensive study focused on the iconic elm tree panels of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The primary purpose is to thoroughly examine the current conditions of both the soil and the trees themselves. Key objectives include describing present growing conditions and tree health, analyzing historical data, and identifying specific environmental challenges impacting the trees. Ultimately, this grant aims to fund the development of critical Best Management Practices to rectify identified deficiencies and establish clear, long-term management objectives to ensure the sustained health and vitality of these significant tree stands for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 293812
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00260 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Condition Assessment of and Development of Best Management Practices for The National Mall’s Elm Tree Panels |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | This is a Notice is a notice of Intent Only. This Agreement previously competed under Cooperative agreement number P14AC00888. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2017 This is a Notice is a notice of Intent Only. This Agreement previously competed under Cooperative agreement number P14AC00888. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2017 This is a Notice is a notice of Intent Only. This Agreement previously competed under Cooperative agreement number P14AC00888. |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $57,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $57,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service, National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), along with Cornell University will conduct a study to examine the current conditions of the soil and trees located within the elm tree panels on the Mall located in Washington, District of Columbia. The goals of the study are to describe the current growing conditions and tree health, look at historical data, identify growing environment challenges, recommend Best Management Practices that will correct growing deficiencies, and define management objectives going forward to ensure health of the tree stand |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.http//www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LaQuita Palmer
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-619-7082 Email:laquita_palmer@nps.gov |
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