Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00188
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Replace Trail Edging and Tread on Two Accessible Trails at Crater Lake National Park." This notice is simply a public announcement that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities; it is not a solicitation and does not invite proposals or applications from the public. In other words, the agency is not running a competitive grant round here, but instead is disclosing that it intends to make an award under an existing cooperative agreement framework.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00188 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The project is structured as Task Agreement P18AC00420 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) with the Student Conservation Association. This indicates that the work is expected to be carried out in partnership with that named organization under pre-established terms, rather than selecting a new recipient through an open competition.
The project itself focuses on trail infrastructure improvements at Crater Lake National Park, specifically replacing trail edging and the trail tread on two accessible trails. "Edging" generally refers to the border material that helps define the trail corridor and hold surface materials in place, while "tread" refers to the main walking surface. Taken together, these improvements typically aim to restore stability, improve safety, support accessibility standards, and reduce ongoing maintenance problems caused by erosion, wear, or deterioration of existing materials.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is associated with CFDA (assistance listing) number 15.931, and the activity categories tied to the listing include Employment, Labor and Training as well as Natural Resources. That combination suggests the work is not only about maintaining park resources and visitor infrastructure, but also about supporting work-based training and conservation employment opportunities, consistent with the type of project the Student Conservation Association often implements.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $36,761 and anticipates a single award. The eligible applicant type shown is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the identified partner organization. The posting was created on April 25, 2018, and instead of a closing date it states explicitly that this is not a request for applications, reinforcing that no application window exists for outside entities.Apply for P18AS00188
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Replace Trail Edging and Tread on Two Accessible Trails at Crater Lake National Park" 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 Apr 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (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 $36,761.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Replace Trail Edging and Tread on Two Accessible Trails at Crater Lake National Park." The work focuses on trail infrastructure improvements, specifically replacing trail edging (the border material that helps define the trail corridor and hold surface material in place) and the trail tread (the primary walking surface) on two accessible trails at Crater Lake National Park.
Is this a competitive grant or an open solicitation?
No. The notice is not a solicitation and does not invite proposals or applications from the public. It is a public announcement that NPS intends to fund a specific set of activities under an existing cooperative agreement framework.
Can I apply for this opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications, meaning there is no application process or open application window for outside entities.
Why did NPS publish this if no applications are being accepted?
Based on the notice description, it is published as a public announcement that NPS plans to make an award for a defined project. It serves as disclosure of the agency's intent to fund the work rather than to seek competing proposals.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P18AS00188.
What type of award is this?
It is described as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" mean in this notice?
The notice identifies the funding instrument as a Cooperative Agreement and indicates the project will be carried out under an existing cooperative agreement framework rather than through a new competitive selection.
Who is the intended project partner/recipient?
The project is structured as Task Agreement P18AC00420 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00031) with the Student Conservation Association. This indicates the work is expected to be completed in partnership with the Student Conservation Association under pre-established terms.
What is the Task Agreement number and related Cooperative Agreement number?
The project is listed as Task Agreement P18AC00420 under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031.
What work will be performed at Crater Lake National Park?
The project activities are to replace trail edging and replace the trail tread on two accessible trails. The notice explains edging as the border material and tread as the main walking surface.
What are the likely goals of replacing trail edging and tread?
As described in the notice context, these improvements typically aim to restore stability, improve safety, support accessibility standards, and reduce ongoing maintenance issues related to erosion, wear, or deterioration of existing materials.
Is this project connected to workforce development or conservation jobs?
The notice ties the award to CFDA (assistance listing) number 15.931 and lists activity categories including Employment, Labor and Training as well as Natural Resources. That combination suggests the work supports park resource and visitor infrastructure needs while also aligning with conservation employment and work-based training activities.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this award?
The notice lists CFDA (assistance listing) number 15.931.
What is the maximum funding amount for this award?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $36,761.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award.
Who is shown as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type shown is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the identified partner organization named in the notice.
When was this notice created?
The posting was created on April 25, 2018.
Is there a closing date or application deadline?
No. Instead of a closing date, the notice states that this is not a request for applications, reinforcing that there is no application deadline.
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