Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00220
The Volunteer Coordination Support for Trail Projects at Golden Gate National Recreation Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00220) is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) cooperative agreement focused on supporting volunteer-led trail work within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The core purpose is to strengthen on-the-ground trail stewardship by pairing the National Park Service (NPS) with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) so they can share staff capacity and technical know-how to run safe, well-managed volunteer trail projects that improve visitor access and experience.
The project centers on providing experienced technical experts who are skilled at organizing and leading different kinds of volunteer groups, including community members, corporate volunteer teams, and youth participants. These leaders guide volunteers through practical trail tasks while keeping work standards, safety practices, and appropriate resource protection at the forefront. The intended result is trail work that is both effective and consistent with NPS expectations for maintaining a safe and suitable outdoor environment for visitors across the Golden Gate NRA.
This announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a competitive call for proposals. In other words, it is not requesting applications from the public. Instead, it serves as public notice that the NPS planned to fund this project under an existing cooperative agreement with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the Conservancy's nonprofit role as a long-standing partner supporting the park.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating an arrangement where NPS expects substantial involvement alongside the partner organization during project implementation. The activity categories are Education and Natural Resources, reflecting both the hands-on stewardship outcomes (natural resource and trail infrastructure support) and the volunteer engagement and learning aspects that come with organized service days and youth involvement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.944.
The anticipated award structure was a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $99,582. The posting date is May 14, 2018, with an original closing date of May 30, 2018, though the practical significance of the closing date is limited here because the notice is not a solicitation. Overall, the opportunity is about enabling coordinated volunteer stewardship on trails at Golden Gate NRA by ensuring knowledgeable leadership, strong collaboration between NPS and GGNPC, and volunteer experiences that support safe, high-quality trail conditions and deeper public connection to the park.Apply for P18AS00220
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Volunteer Coordination Support for Trail Projects at Golden Gate National Recreation Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GGNPC.. (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 $99,582.00 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 the "Volunteer Coordination Support for Trail Projects at Golden Gate National Recreation Area" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on supporting volunteer-led trail work within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The goal is to strengthen trail stewardship by ensuring volunteer projects are safely and effectively organized, technically guided, and aligned with NPS standards for visitor access and resource protection.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00220.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement alongside the partner organization during implementation.
Is this a competitive grant open to the public?
No. This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award, not a competitive call for proposals. It is not requesting applications from the public and serves as public notice that NPS planned to fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended partner organization for this project?
The project is intended to be carried out in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), a long-standing nonprofit partner supporting Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant category is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the Conservancy's nonprofit role.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen on-the-ground trail stewardship by pairing NPS with GGNPC to share staff capacity and technical expertise, enabling safe, well-managed volunteer trail projects that improve visitor access and experience.
What activities does the project support?
The project supports organized volunteer trail work within Golden Gate NRA, with experienced leaders guiding volunteers through practical trail tasks while prioritizing work standards, safety practices, and resource protection.
Who are the volunteers expected to participate in the trail projects?
The volunteer groups described include community members, corporate volunteer teams, and youth participants.
What kind of expertise is emphasized for project leaders?
The project emphasizes experienced technical experts who are skilled at organizing and leading different kinds of volunteer groups and who can ensure that trail work meets NPS expectations for safety, quality, and resource protection.
How does this project relate to visitor access and experience?
By coordinating volunteer-led trail work to a consistent standard, the project aims to improve trail conditions and help maintain a safe and suitable outdoor environment for visitors across Golden Gate NRA.
What are the activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories are Education and Natural Resources, reflecting both hands-on stewardship outcomes and the volunteer engagement and learning aspects of organized service days and youth involvement.
Is the funding categorized as discretionary or mandatory?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.944.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $99,582.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 14, 2018.
What was the original closing date, and does it matter for applicants?
The original closing date was May 30, 2018. However, the practical significance of the closing date is limited because the announcement is not a solicitation and is not requesting applications from the public.
Where will the trail work supported by this project take place?
The work is focused on trails within Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
What is the intended outcome of providing technical leadership for volunteers?
The intended outcome is trail work that is effective, consistently managed, and aligned with NPS expectations, while also supporting safe working conditions and appropriate protection of park resources.
Why does the announcement emphasize collaboration between NPS and the partner?
Because the cooperative agreement structure anticipates substantial NPS involvement, the project is designed around shared staff capacity and technical know-how to deliver safe, well-managed volunteer trail projects.
What broader public benefit is described in the opportunity summary?
The opportunity highlights coordinated volunteer stewardship that supports high-quality trail conditions and fosters deeper public connection to the park through organized service and learning experiences.
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