Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376
The National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice for a discretionary funding action titled "Invasive Species Removal, Road and Trail Maintenance" (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376). The activity falls under the Natural Resources funding category and is associated with CFDA number 15.931. The NPS indicates it expects to make a single award, with a stated award ceiling of $63,000, and the notice was created on April 16, 2018 with an original closing date of April 26, 2018.
The central point of the announcement is that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as advance public notification that the NPS intends to award a task agreement under an existing arrangement, described as either a previously completed master cooperative agreement or one that has been justified as single-source. In practical terms, this means the agency is not soliciting competitive proposals from the public through this notice; it is documenting its intent to proceed with a specific partner or partners under an already-established cooperative framework.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the supported work compared to a standard grant. Based on the title, the project work is oriented toward on-the-ground stewardship activities such as removing invasive species and conducting maintenance on roads and trails, typically aimed at protecting park ecosystems, improving habitat conditions, and maintaining safe and sustainable access routes for visitors and staff.
The eligibility category listed is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though that eligibility is stated, the notice format and the explicit statement that it is not a request for applications indicate that, for this particular action, the opportunity is not open for general submission. The eligibility detail is best read as describing the type of organization that can hold the cooperative agreement in general, rather than an invitation for new applicants to apply in response to this posting.
Overall, this notice functions mainly as a transparency step: it records the agency, funding type, approximate funding level, expected number of awards, and the agency's intent to issue a task agreement under a pre-existing or single-source justified cooperative agreement mechanism for invasive species removal and road/trail maintenance work.Apply for NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Removal, Road and Trail Maintenance" 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 16, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 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 $63,000.00 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding action?
The funding action is titled "Invasive Species Removal, Road and Trail Maintenance".
2) Who is issuing this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376.
4) What funding category does this activity fall under?
The activity is listed under the Natural Resources funding category.
5) What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.931.
6) Is this a request for applications (RFA) or open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. It is an advance public notification of NPS intent to make an award under an existing arrangement.
7) If it is not open for applications, what is the purpose of posting it?
Based on the notice language, it functions as a transparency and documentation step. It publicly records that NPS intends to proceed with a funding action, including the general topic, funding mechanism, anticipated amount, and expected number of awards.
8) What type of award instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
9) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
In general terms, a cooperative agreement indicates the agency expects substantial involvement in the supported work compared with a standard grant (as described in the notice summary).
10) What work is this funding action expected to support?
Based on the title and description, the work is oriented toward on-the-ground stewardship activities such as:
- Invasive species removal
- Road maintenance
- Trail maintenance
The notice frames these activities as supporting ecosystem protection, habitat conditions, and safe/sustainable access routes for visitors and staff.
11) How many awards does NPS expect to make?
NPS indicates it expects to make a single award.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $63,000.
13) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on April 16, 2018.
14) What was the original closing date listed on the notice?
The original closing date shown is April 26, 2018.
15) Who is eligible according to the eligibility category listed?
The eligibility category listed is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
16) If eligibility is listed, why is the opportunity not open to everyone?
The notice explains that it is not soliciting competitive proposals. Instead, it is announcing NPS intent to award a task agreement under a pre-existing cooperative framework (or one justified as single-source). In that context, the eligibility line is best read as describing the type of organization that can hold the cooperative agreement generally, not as an invitation for new applicants to apply through this posting.
17) What does it mean that NPS intends to award a "task agreement" under an existing arrangement?
It means the agency plans to proceed under an already-established cooperative agreement structure, described in the notice as either a previously completed master cooperative agreement or an arrangement justified as single-source. The notice indicates the agency is documenting intent to proceed with a specific partner or partners within that framework rather than opening a new competition.
18) Is this notice describing a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is described as an advance public notification tied to an existing or single-source justified cooperative agreement mechanism, and it explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
19) What is the main takeaway for organizations looking to apply?
Based on the notice content, organizations should understand that this posting is not inviting applications and is instead documenting an intended award under an existing cooperative agreement arrangement.
20) What key details does the notice provide for public record?
From the information provided, the notice records:
- The issuing agency (NPS, Department of the Interior)
- The title of the funding action
- The Funding Opportunity Number
- The funding category (Natural Resources) and CFDA number
- The award instrument type (cooperative agreement)
- The expected number of awards (single award)
- The award ceiling ($63,000)
- The notice creation date and original closing date
- The stated eligibility category, alongside the clarification that it is not a request for applications
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: PPHF2018-National Organization for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion-financed in part by 2018 Prevention and Public Health Funds
Previous opportunity: Increase Girls’ Access to Athletics
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| National Fish Passage Program Apply for F18AS00112 Funding Number: F18AS00112 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| PEFO Fence and Trail Maintenance Support Project FY18 Apply for NPSNOIPEFO1800397 Funding Number: NPSNOIPEFO1800397 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,360 |
| Developing skills and Methods for landscape scale inventory and evaluation of cultural resources Apply for P18AS00168 Funding Number: P18AS00168 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| HPP Natural Resources and Trails Internship Apply for NPSNOISAGU1800409 Funding Number: NPSNOISAGU1800409 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $28,370 |
| Bat and Vegetation Monitoring at MOJN Parks Apply for P18AS00099 Funding Number: P18AS00099 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $128,150 |
| NATIVE TROUT CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP Apply for NPSNOIYELL1800410 Funding Number: NPSNOIYELL1800410 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $72,852 |
| Interpretation Intern and Interpretive Program Development Apply for NPSNOIFLFO1800414 Funding Number: NPSNOIFLFO1800414 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,249 |
| White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18 Apply for F18AS00119 Funding Number: F18AS00119 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Wildlife Detection Dog Programs in Indonesia and Malaysia Apply for SFOP0004948 Funding Number: SFOP0004948 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Developing spatial and seasonal characterizations of subsistence harvest and enhancing local environmental observer program connections to resource managers Apply for P18AS00178 Funding Number: P18AS00178 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $261,504 |
| Rehabilitate and Preserve Humpback Rocks Farm Apply for P18AS00095 Funding Number: P18AS00095 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $35,200 |
| Mitigate Threats to Declining Shorebirds in the Arctic Apply for P18AS00181 Funding Number: P18AS00181 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $47,700 |
| Bear River (Dry Creek) Fish Barrier Removal Project - Beale AFB, CA Apply for F18AS00124 Funding Number: F18AS00124 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,834,000 |
| Natural Resource Stewardship Communication Apply for P18AS00182 Funding Number: P18AS00182 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Engaging Colorado Front Range Youth and Local Communities at Rocky Mountain National Park through Conservation Projects Apply for P18AS00074 Funding Number: P18AS00074 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Apply for BOR UC 18 N013 Funding Number: BOR UC 18 N013 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,062,084 |
| Engage Local Youth in Employment Opportunities at Everglades National Park Apply for P18AS00184 Funding Number: P18AS00184 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $761,000 |
| Youth Experience in Management of Invasive Species and Hazardous Fuels in Saguaro National Park Apply for NPSNOISAGU1800457 Funding Number: NPSNOISAGU1800457 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,528 |
| Improve Utah Prairie Dog Habitat Apply for NPSNOIBRCA1800456 Funding Number: NPSNOIBRCA1800456 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $94,000 |
| BLM OR/WA Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands Apply for L18AS00015 Funding Number: L18AS00015 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,251,761 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NPSNOICOLMP18AC00376", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.