Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00836 001
The grant opportunity titled "Critical Repair of Mainland Trail APIS Youth Crew" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior to support critical trail repair and maintenance work at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement and is tied to CFDA number 15.931. Rather than starting a brand-new project, this funding notice describes a modification that adds additional funding to an existing task agreement (Task Agreement P14AC00836) under a broader master agreement (P15AC00009) between the NPS and the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMNIA). In practical terms, it is an extension or enhancement of ongoing work already being carried out through that established partnership.
The central purpose of the project is twofold: improving and maintaining park trail infrastructure for public safety and access, and providing hands-on workforce development for youth through conservation-focused fieldwork. Under this agreement, CCMNIA youth crews will work alongside NPS staff to perform daily natural resource management and trail-related duties. The intent is that participants gain practical skills relevant to conservation and resource management careers, including the safe and effective use of hand tools, basic trail construction and maintenance techniques, and the experience of operating as part of a field crew with professional standards. A notable feature of the project is the backcountry component, where youth may camp and work in remote settings, building both technical competency and confidence in outdoor work environments.
On-the-ground deliverables emphasize trail repairs that directly benefit visitors by improving safety and usability. A highlighted construction task is the installation of a floating boardwalk on Long Island. This boardwalk is meant to support a trail along a historic route that connects two light station towers, which suggests the project also supports cultural and historic connectivity in addition to recreation access. Beyond that primary installation, the crew is expected to contribute to broader trail maintenance activities across the park as time allows, helping address routine wear, environmental impacts, and general upkeep needs that are common in heavily used or weather-exposed trail systems.
In terms of administrative details, the funding opportunity number is listed as NPS NOIP14AC00836 001, and it was created on May 29, 2018, with an original closing date of June 7, 2018. The anticipated award setup indicates a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $84,000. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," which in this context aligns with the project being designed around a specific existing partner relationship (CCMNIA) under the referenced master and task agreements. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted support for an established youth conservation corps effort that advances NPS trail infrastructure priorities while giving young participants meaningful training and exposure to conservation careers.Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00836 001
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Critical Repair of Mainland Trail APIS Youth Crew" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 07, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $84,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Critical Repair of Mainland Trail APIS Youth Crew."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What park location will the work support?
The work supports trail repair and maintenance at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS).
What type of award is this?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.931.
Is this for a brand-new project or an existing project?
This notice describes a modification that adds additional funding to an existing effort, rather than launching a brand-new project.
What existing agreement(s) does this funding modify or build on?
It adds funding to an existing task agreement, Task Agreement P14AC00836, which sits under a broader master agreement, P15AC00009, between NPS and the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMNIA).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP14AC00836 001.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
It was created on May 29, 2018, and the original closing date was June 7, 2018.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity indicates one expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $84,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Based on the description, this aligns with the project being designed around a specific existing partner relationship under the referenced master and task agreements (NPS and CCMNIA).
What organization is the key partner in delivering the work?
The work is carried out through the established partnership between NPS and the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMNIA).
What are the main goals of the project?
The project purpose is twofold: (1) improving and maintaining trail infrastructure to support public safety and visitor access, and (2) providing hands-on workforce development for youth through conservation-focused fieldwork.
What kind of work will the youth crews perform?
CCMNIA youth crews will work alongside NPS staff on daily natural resource management and trail-related duties, including basic trail construction and maintenance activities.
What skills or training are participants expected to gain?
Participants are expected to gain practical conservation and resource management skills, including the safe and effective use of hand tools, basic trail construction and maintenance techniques, and experience working as part of a professional field crew.
Does the project include backcountry or remote work?
Yes. A notable feature is a backcountry component where youth may camp and work in remote settings, helping build both technical competency and confidence in outdoor work environments.
What visitor-facing improvements are expected from the project?
Deliverables emphasize trail repairs intended to improve visitor safety and trail usability, supporting continued public access.
What specific construction task is highlighted in the description?
A highlighted task is the installation of a floating boardwalk on Long Island.
Why is the floating boardwalk on Long Island important?
The boardwalk is intended to support a trail along a historic route connecting two light station towers, suggesting benefits for recreation access as well as cultural and historic connectivity.
Will the project include other trail maintenance beyond the boardwalk installation?
Yes. Beyond the primary installation, the crew is expected to contribute to broader trail maintenance activities across the park as time allows, addressing routine wear, environmental impacts, and general upkeep needs.
How should this opportunity be understood in practical terms?
It is best understood as targeted support for an established youth conservation corps effort, extending or enhancing ongoing work through an existing NPS-CCMNIA agreement while advancing NPS trail infrastructure priorities.
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