Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIROMO1700745
The National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Maintenance and resource protection on Section 1 of the South Tonahutu Trail, Rocky Mountain NP." The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIROMO1700745 and was created on June 5, 2017, with an original closing date of June 15, 2017. Even though it appears in the format of a funding opportunity announcement, the notice makes it clear that it is not a request for applications and is not soliciting proposals from the public.
The purpose of the notice is strictly informational: it serves to announce the NPS intent to make a non-competitive award. Specifically, the NPS plans to issue a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than creating a new open competition. The intended recipient is the Corps Network, operating through Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, which indicates the work is likely to be carried out by a conservation corps-style crew focused on hands-on field work. The announcement cites 505 DM 2.12 as the policy authority guiding this type of non-competitive action and the requirement to provide public notice.
The work described falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is centered on trail maintenance and resource protection along Section 1 of the South Tonahutu Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. While the notice does not list specific work tasks, projects described this way in national parks commonly involve stabilizing trail tread, improving drainage, reducing erosion and sedimentation, protecting adjacent vegetation and sensitive habitats, and improving visitor safety and sustainability of the route. The "resource protection" framing suggests the goal is not only to keep the trail passable, but also to prevent ongoing damage to soils, water, and plant communities caused by erosion, widening trails, or informal social routes.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 1," reinforcing that this is a single, targeted award rather than a competitive program with multiple recipients. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which generally indicates that a maximum funding amount is not being stated in the public synopsis, not necessarily that no funding will be provided.
Eligibility is shown as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility information, but the practical impact here is limited because the notice is not open for competition. In other words, external organizations should not interpret this as an opportunity they can apply for; it is a public notification that the NPS plans to proceed with a sole-source task agreement to the named partner for trail maintenance and associated natural resource protection work on the specified trail segment in Rocky Mountain National Park.Apply for NPSNOIROMO1700745
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maintenance and resource protection on Section 1 of the South Tonahutu Trail, Rocky Mountain NP" 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 Jun 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Maintenance and resource protection on Section 1 of the South Tonahutu Trail, Rocky Mountain NP." It is published to inform the public that NPS intends to make a specific award.
Is this a request for applications or proposals?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications and is not soliciting proposals from the public. It is strictly informational.
Can my organization apply for this funding opportunity?
No. Because this is a non-competitive action and not an open competition, outside organizations should not treat it as an opportunity they can apply to.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIROMO1700745.
When was this opportunity created, and what was the original closing date?
The notice was created on June 5, 2017, and the original closing date listed was June 15, 2017.
Why does it have a closing date if it is not open for applications?
Even though it appears in the format of a funding opportunity announcement, the notice is not soliciting proposals. The listed dates function as part of the public notice record rather than an application deadline for the public.
What agency is issuing the notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is announcing its intent to make a specific award without a competitive application process. The purpose is to provide transparency and public notice of the planned action.
Is the award competitive or non-competitive?
It is non-competitive. The notice states NPS intends to make a sole-source (non-competitive) award.
How will NPS make the award?
NPS plans to issue a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement rather than running a new, open competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Corps Network, operating through Rocky Mountain Youth Corps.
What type of organization is the intended recipient?
The notice indicates the work will be carried out through a conservation corps-style partner (Rocky Mountain Youth Corps), which typically performs hands-on field work such as trail and natural resource projects.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project is managed?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project, rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency participation.
What is the funding activity category for this work?
The work falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
Where will the work take place?
The project is located in Rocky Mountain National Park and focuses on Section 1 of the South Tonahutu Trail.
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The project is described as "maintenance and resource protection," indicating goals related to maintaining the trail while protecting nearby natural resources from impacts associated with trail use and deterioration.
Are specific tasks listed in the notice?
No specific work tasks are listed in the notice.
What kinds of tasks are commonly associated with trail maintenance and resource protection projects like this?
While the notice does not list tasks, projects described this way commonly involve stabilizing trail tread, improving drainage, reducing erosion and sedimentation, protecting adjacent vegetation and sensitive habitats, and improving visitor safety and route sustainability.
What does "resource protection" suggest about the project priorities?
The "resource protection" framing suggests the work is intended not only to keep the trail passable, but also to prevent ongoing damage to soils, water, and plant communities, including impacts caused by erosion, trail widening, or informal social routes.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The listing states "Expected Awards: 1," indicating a single, targeted award.
Does the notice state a maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0, which generally indicates that a maximum funding amount is not being stated in the public synopsis (not necessarily that no funding will be provided).
What is the eligibility category listed, and does it matter for applicants?
Eligibility is shown as "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information. In practice, it has limited impact here because the notice is not open for competition and is not soliciting proposals from external applicants.
What policy authority is cited for this non-competitive action?
The notice cites 505 DM 2.12 as the policy authority guiding this type of non-competitive action and the requirement to provide public notice.
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