Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00597
The Trail Maintenance and Repair grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00597) was issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931). It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to work in coordination with the National Park Service rather than simply receiving funds with minimal agency involvement. The opportunity was created on August 28, 2018, and originally closed on September 6, 2018.
The purpose of the project is straightforward: to support hands-on trail maintenance and repair work on multiple trails located both within and outside areas of recommended wilderness associated with Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The work described focuses on general trail upkeep with a strong emphasis on addressing erosion and tread degradation. A major portion of the labor involves moving trail tread materials to damaged sections, then distributing and compacting those materials to rebuild a stable, durable walking surface. In practical terms, this is the kind of field-based effort that improves safety, reduces further erosion, and helps keep trails passable and sustainable over time.
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The listing also notes that other applicants may be eligible as described in the opportunitys additional eligibility information (not included in the provided text), which suggests there may be specific partner types or entities the agency would consider under certain conditions. The maximum federal funding amount listed for an award is $37,320. The posting shows expected awards as 0, which typically reflects either uncertainty at the time of posting, an administrative placeholder, or that the agency did not commit to a set number of awards in the notice.Apply for P18AS00597
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trail Maintenance and Repair" 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 Aug 28, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 06, 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 $37,320.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Trail Maintenance and Repair Grant (P18AS00597) FAQs
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Trail Maintenance and Repair.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00597.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
What type of award instrument is this?
This was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means the selected recipient would be expected to work in coordination with the National Park Service, rather than simply receiving funds with minimal agency involvement.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 28, 2018.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity originally closed on September 6, 2018.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support hands-on trail maintenance and repair on multiple trails associated with Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
Where would the trail work take place?
The work would take place on multiple trails located both within and outside areas of recommended wilderness associated with Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
What kinds of trail problems is the project intended to address?
The project focuses on general trail upkeep with a strong emphasis on addressing erosion and tread degradation.
What specific field work is described in the opportunity?
A major portion of the work involves moving trail tread materials to damaged sections and then distributing and compacting those materials to rebuild a stable, durable walking surface.
What outcomes is this work intended to support?
In practical terms, the work is intended to improve safety, reduce further erosion, and help keep trails passable and sustainable over time.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
Does the notice allow for any other types of eligible applicants?
Yes. The listing notes that other applicants may be eligible as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility information, but that additional eligibility detail is not included in the provided text.
What is the maximum federal funding amount for an award?
The maximum federal funding amount listed is $37,320.
How many awards were expected?
The posting shows expected awards: 0.
What does "expected awards: 0" typically indicate?
Based on the notice description, it typically reflects uncertainty at the time of posting, an administrative placeholder, or that the agency did not commit to a set number of awards in the notice.
Is this opportunity focused on planning or on on-the-ground work?
It is focused on hands-on, field-based work involving trail maintenance and repair activities such as rebuilding trail tread.
Is coordination with the National Park Service part of the project approach?
Yes. Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the recipient is expected to carry out the work in coordination with the National Park Service.
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