Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00486
The "Historic Preservation, Trail Maintenance and Erosion Control" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00486) is a National Park Service discretionary funding announcement issued by the Department of the Interior. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project would be carried out in partnership with the federal agency rather than as a stand-alone contractor-style award. The funding activity category is listed as Education, which commonly reflects the involvement of conservation corps programs and hands-on training components tied to resource stewardship.
The project scope focuses on two national park units in the Southwest and combines historic preservation with on-the-ground trail and erosion work. First, at Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO), the work centers on three historic structures. The preservation tasks are specifically masonry-focused: repointing masonry walls (removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with compatible mortar to protect the masonry and restore structural integrity) and stabilizing wall foundations to address settlement, deterioration, or other conditions that threaten long-term preservation. This kind of work is typical for maintaining historic stone or brick structures where moisture intrusion, freeze-thaw cycles, and age-related mortar failure can cause accelerated damage if not corrected.
Second, at El Morro National Monument (ELMO), the project targets approximately one half mile of the historic Inscription Loop Trail. The planned effort includes repairing and rehabilitating damaged portions of the trail and addressing erosion issues that affect visitor safety, resource protection, and trail sustainability. The work also includes repointing and repairing historic retaining walls, which are important both for preserving historic character and for maintaining slope stability along the trail. A key emphasis is erosion control along trail margins, particularly in areas adjacent to Inscription Rock, where preventing sediment movement and limiting further wear is especially important due to the sensitivity and cultural significance of the location. In practical terms, this can involve reshaping tread, improving drainage, reinforcing edges, and restoring retaining structures so that water and foot traffic do not continue to undermine the trail corridor.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $32,800. The notice was created on July 11, 2017, with an original application deadline of July 20, 2017, indicating a short turnaround and a small, targeted project intended to be implemented quickly. Overall, the grant is aimed at supporting a conservation corps-style partner (identified in the description as Southwest Conservation Corps Ancestral Lands, a program of Conservation Legacy) to complete specific preservation and trail stabilization tasks that protect historic resources, improve trail conditions, and reduce erosion impacts in two National Park Service sites.Apply for P17AS00486
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Preservation, Trail Maintenance and Erosion Control" 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 Jul 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2017. (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 $32,800.00 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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FAQs: Historic Preservation, Trail Maintenance and Erosion Control (P17AS00486)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Historic Preservation, Trail Maintenance and Erosion Control."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00486.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service discretionary funding announcement issued by the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project would be carried out in partnership with the federal agency rather than as a stand-alone contractor-style award.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates a partnership-style arrangement with federal involvement in carrying out the project, rather than a contractor-style relationship where work is performed independently of the agency.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
Why is the category "Education" for a preservation and trail project?
The description notes that the Education category commonly reflects the involvement of conservation corps programs and hands-on training components tied to resource stewardship.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project combines historic preservation with trail maintenance and erosion control work to protect historic resources, improve trail conditions, and reduce erosion impacts at two National Park Service sites in the Southwest.
Where will the work take place?
The scope focuses on two national park units in the Southwest: Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) and El Morro National Monument (ELMO).
What work is planned at Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO)?
At PEFO, the work centers on three historic structures and is specifically masonry-focused. Tasks include repointing masonry walls and stabilizing wall foundations.
How many historic structures are included at PEFO?
Three historic structures are included in the PEFO portion of the project.
What does "repointing masonry walls" mean in this project?
Repointing is described as removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with compatible mortar to protect the masonry and restore structural integrity.
Why is repointing needed for historic masonry structures?
The description explains that this type of work is typical for maintaining historic stone or brick structures where moisture intrusion, freeze-thaw cycles, and age-related mortar failure can cause accelerated damage if not corrected.
What does "stabilizing wall foundations" involve?
The project describes foundation stabilization as addressing settlement, deterioration, or other conditions that threaten long-term preservation.
What work is planned at El Morro National Monument (ELMO)?
At ELMO, the project targets approximately one half mile of the historic Inscription Loop Trail. Work includes repairing and rehabilitating damaged portions of the trail, addressing erosion issues, and repointing and repairing historic retaining walls.
How much of the Inscription Loop Trail is included?
Approximately one half mile of the historic Inscription Loop Trail is included.
What kinds of trail issues are being addressed at ELMO?
The planned effort includes repairing and rehabilitating damaged portions of the trail and addressing erosion issues that affect visitor safety, resource protection, and trail sustainability.
What is included under erosion control along the trail?
The description emphasizes erosion control along trail margins and notes practical examples such as reshaping tread, improving drainage, reinforcing edges, and restoring retaining structures so that water and foot traffic do not continue to undermine the trail corridor.
Why is there special emphasis on areas near Inscription Rock?
The description notes a key emphasis on erosion control along trail margins particularly in areas adjacent to Inscription Rock, where preventing sediment movement and limiting further wear is especially important due to the sensitivity and cultural significance of the location.
What are the retaining walls at ELMO and why do they matter?
The project includes repointing and repairing historic retaining walls. The description states these walls are important both for preserving historic character and for maintaining slope stability along the trail.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $32,800.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 11, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 20, 2017.
How much time was available between the notice date and the deadline?
Based on the dates provided (July 11, 2017 to July 20, 2017), the turnaround was very short.
What kind of partner does this grant appear designed to support?
The description indicates the grant is aimed at supporting a conservation corps-style partner to complete the specified preservation and trail stabilization tasks.
Is there a specific partner referenced in the opportunity description?
Yes. The description identifies Southwest Conservation Corps Ancestral Lands, a program of Conservation Legacy, as the conservation corps-style partner referenced.
What are the main outcomes the project is intended to achieve?
According to the description, the project is intended to protect historic resources, improve trail conditions, enhance visitor safety, support resource protection, and reduce erosion impacts at the two National Park Service sites.
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