Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP18AC00352
PO-00724147, titled "Bartlett Cove/Dry Bay Landscaping and Brushing," is a National Park Service (NPS) financial assistance action announced as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not a request for applications; it is a public notification that NPS planned to make an award for specific project work that had already been identified. The related Grants.gov opportunity number is NPS-DOIP18AC00352, and the posting sits within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
The planned recipient for this award was The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a nonprofit organization (the eligible applicant category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education). The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement, with the document also referencing a task agreement format under instrument identifier #10004. The assistance falls under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Services Organizations," which aligns with programs that support conservation work performed with youth and service-focused crews. The legal authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c), consistent with authorities used to support youth conservation and public lands stewardship activities.
Financially, the announcement projected $106,405.99 in federal funding, alongside a non-federal cost share of $35,468.66, for a total anticipated award amount of $141,874.65. The listing also indicates an award ceiling essentially matching the federal share (about $106,406) and anticipated making a single award (expected awards: 1). The period of performance was short and seasonally timed, running from May 21, 2018 through August 25, 2018, which fits typical summer field seasons for vegetation management and landscape maintenance in park settings.
While the notice does not provide a detailed scope narrative beyond the project title, the stated focus on "landscaping and brushing" at Bartlett Cove and Dry Bay indicates vegetation management and site upkeep activities. In NPS operational terms, brushing usually refers to cutting back or removing shrubs and encroaching vegetation to maintain trails, visitor use areas, sightlines, facilities perimeters, and other managed landscapes. Landscaping can include a range of grounds and site-improvement tasks that support visitor access, safety, and resource protection, often paired with seasonal crews performing hands-on conservation labor.
A key procedural point in the posting is that NPS anticipated substantial involvement during the performance period, which is why a cooperative agreement was proposed rather than a standard grant with minimal federal participation. The notice explains that under a cooperative agreement, NPS involvement can include project coordination, oversight, and technical guidance as needed, whereas under a grant agreement involvement would generally be limited to monitoring and technical assistance upon request. The instrument language in the notice reflects this distinction, emphasizing that the cooperative agreement approach was appropriate because NPS expected to be actively engaged to ensure the work was completed successfully and aligned with park requirements.
Finally, the opportunity was handled as a single-source action rather than a competitively solicited award. The notice references NPS single-source policy requirements (FAP and P 1443-2015-06) and lists the accepted rationales used when competition is not practicable. For this specific action, NPS stated it did not solicit full and open competition based on an unsolicited proposal, and it also notes that a task agreement could be issued under a previously competed or single-source master cooperative agreement (in which case a separate single-source justification may not apply to the task agreement itself). The NPS point of contact listed for the award was James Cato (jamescato@nps.gov), indicating who the public could reach out to for questions about the planned assistance action.Apply for NPS DOIP18AC00352
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PO-00724147 Bartlett Cove/Dry Bay Landscaping & Brushing" 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 22, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 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 $106,406.00 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 (FAQ)
What is the grant opportunity PO-00724147?
PO-00724147 is a National Park Service (NPS) financial assistance action titled "Bartlett Cove/Dry Bay Landscaping and Brushing." It was announced as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it served as a public notification that NPS planned to make an award for a specific, already-identified project.
Is PO-00724147 an open call for proposals or applications?
No. This posting is not a request for applications and it is not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, which indicates NPS intended to issue an award for the described work rather than invite proposals from the public.
What is the related Grants.gov opportunity number?
The related Grants.gov opportunity number is NPS-DOIP18AC00352.
Which federal agency is offering this assistance action?
The action sits within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
Who was the planned recipient of this award?
The planned recipient was The Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What type of organization is identified as eligible in the posting?
The eligible applicant category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education.
What type of funding instrument was proposed?
The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement. The notice also references a task agreement format under instrument identifier #10004.
Why was a cooperative agreement used instead of a standard grant?
The notice states NPS anticipated substantial involvement during the period of performance. Under a cooperative agreement, NPS may participate more actively through coordination, oversight, and technical guidance as needed. By contrast, a standard grant generally involves more limited federal participation, typically monitoring and technical assistance upon request.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The assistance is listed under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Services Organizations."
What legal authority is cited for this assistance action?
The legal authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c).
How much federal funding was anticipated?
The announcement projected $106,405.99 in federal funding.
Was there a required or anticipated non-federal cost share?
Yes. The listing shows a non-federal cost share of $35,468.66.
What was the total anticipated award amount (federal plus non-federal share)?
The total anticipated award amount was $141,874.65 (combining $106,405.99 federal funding and $35,468.66 non-federal cost share).
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling essentially matched the federal share at about $106,406.
How many awards did NPS expect to make under this notice?
The posting indicated an anticipated single award (expected awards: 1).
What was the period of performance?
The period of performance was May 21, 2018 through August 25, 2018.
What kind of work does "landscaping and brushing" likely include based on the notice?
The notice does not provide a detailed scope narrative beyond the title, but it indicates vegetation management and site upkeep. In NPS operational terms, "brushing" usually refers to cutting back or removing shrubs and encroaching vegetation to maintain trails, visitor areas, sightlines, facility perimeters, and other managed landscapes. "Landscaping" can include grounds and site-improvement tasks that support visitor access, safety, and resource protection, often performed by seasonal field crews.
Where is the work referenced in the title expected to take place?
The title identifies Bartlett Cove and Dry Bay as the locations associated with the project work.
Was this award intended to be competitive?
No. The notice describes the action as a single-source approach rather than a competitively solicited award.
What rationale did NPS cite for not using full and open competition?
The notice references NPS single-source policy requirements (FAP and P 1443-2015-06) and indicates that full and open competition was not solicited based on an unsolicited proposal.
What does the notice say about task agreements under a master cooperative agreement?
The notice states a task agreement could be issued under a previously competed or single-source master cooperative agreement, and notes that in such a case a separate single-source justification may not apply to the task agreement itself.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions about this planned assistance action?
The listed NPS point of contact is James Cato (jamescato@nps.gov).
If I want to apply for this funding, what should I do?
Based on the posting description, this is not an open application opportunity. It is a Notice of Intent to Award for a specific planned recipient and project. For questions about the planned assistance action, the notice provides the NPS contact listed: James Cato (jamescato@nps.gov).
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