Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00077
The Hazelwood Nature Trail Accessibility Improvement grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00077) was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement created on March 19, 2016, with an original application closing date of April 1, 2016. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expected to stay actively involved with the recipient during project planning and delivery rather than simply issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal participation. The funding activity category is listed as education, reflecting the strong emphasis on hands-on learning, workforce development, and structured public service for participating youth in addition to the on-the-ground conservation outcomes.
The purpose of the opportunity was to support practical trail maintenance and natural resource restoration work in Sequoia National Park, specifically within the Giant Forest area. The project scope centered on improving the Hazelwood Nature Trail and related segments through accessibility improvements and general trail maintenance, along with erosion repairs, minor trail reroutes where needed, and land restoration actions to address impacted areas. In plain terms, the work was intended to make trail conditions safer and more sustainable, reduce ongoing damage from erosion and heavy use, and restore disturbed ground so the surrounding landscape can recover. The explicit emphasis on accessibility improvements indicates that part of the work was focused on making trail features more usable for visitors with varying mobility needs, consistent with the broader NPS goal of expanding access to park experiences.
A key feature of the project was the engagement of FIELD youth in structured public service, training, and professional development. Rather than relying solely on traditional maintenance crews, the project was designed to incorporate youth participants who would gain practical conservation skills, exposure to land management careers, and experience working on federally managed public lands. That training-and-development component is central to why the opportunity is categorized under education, since the deliverables were both physical improvements on the ground and the cultivation of skills, work habits, and career pathways for the young people involved.
In terms of funding, the announcement listed an award ceiling of $70,702 and anticipated making one award. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, under CFDA number 15.931. Overall, the opportunity can be summarized as a targeted, single-award cooperative agreement to complete accessibility-oriented trail improvements and associated restoration work in Sequoia National Park while providing meaningful, supervised training and service opportunities for FIELD youth.Apply for P16AS00077
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hazelwood Nature Trail Accessibility Improvement" 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 2016-03-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-04-01. (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 $70,702.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Hazelwood Nature Trail Accessibility Improvement (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00077) - FAQs
What is the Hazelwood Nature Trail Accessibility Improvement opportunity?
It is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity to support accessibility improvements, trail maintenance, erosion repair, minor reroutes, and land restoration work on the Hazelwood Nature Trail and related trail segments in Sequoia National Park (Giant Forest area). It was designed as a single cooperative agreement award that also emphasizes hands-on learning and structured public service for FIELD youth.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00077.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
When was the funding announcement created?
The announcement was created on March 19, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 1, 2016.
What type of award was expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expected to remain actively involved with the recipient during project planning and project delivery rather than issuing a stand-alone grant with minimal federal participation.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
Based on the announcement, it means NPS anticipated active involvement with the recipient throughout planning and delivery of the project work, rather than simply providing funding with limited federal participation.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as education.
Why is this opportunity categorized under education?
It emphasizes hands-on learning, workforce development, and structured public service for FIELD youth in addition to on-the-ground conservation outcomes. The deliverables were intended to include both physical trail and restoration improvements and youth training/professional development outcomes.
Where would the project take place?
The work was intended to occur in Sequoia National Park, specifically within the Giant Forest area.
Which trail(s) or locations were the focus of the project scope?
The scope centered on the Hazelwood Nature Trail and related trail segments in the Giant Forest area.
What kinds of activities or work were included in the project scope?
The scope included accessibility improvements and general trail maintenance, erosion repairs, minor trail reroutes where needed, and land restoration actions to address impacted areas.
What were the intended outcomes of the trail and restoration work?
The work was intended to make trail conditions safer and more sustainable, reduce ongoing damage from erosion and heavy use, and restore disturbed ground so the surrounding landscape can recover.
What does the opportunity say about accessibility improvements?
The announcement explicitly emphasized accessibility improvements, indicating part of the work focused on making trail features more usable for visitors with varying mobility needs, consistent with the broader NPS goal of expanding access to park experiences.
Does the project include youth engagement or workforce development?
Yes. A key feature was engagement of FIELD youth in structured public service, training, and professional development as part of completing the conservation and trail work.
Who are the intended youth participants mentioned in the announcement?
The opportunity specifically references FIELD youth, who would be incorporated into the project for structured service, training, and professional development.
How does FIELD youth participation relate to the project deliverables?
The project was designed so that deliverables include both on-the-ground conservation outcomes (trail maintenance, accessibility improvements, erosion repair, restoration) and the cultivation of skills, work habits, and career pathways for the participating youth.
What is the maximum amount of funding available under this opportunity?
The announcement listed an award ceiling of $70,702.
How many awards did the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
Who was eligible to apply based on the eligibility statement provided?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, under CFDA number 15.931.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.931.
Is this opportunity best described as a broad program or a targeted project?
Based on the description provided, it is a targeted, single-award cooperative agreement focused on a specific set of trail accessibility and restoration tasks in a defined area of Sequoia National Park, paired with FIELD youth service and training.
What is the simplest summary of what the funding was meant to support?
It was meant to support accessibility-oriented trail improvements and related maintenance/restoration work on the Hazelwood Nature Trail area in Sequoia National Park while providing meaningful, supervised training and service opportunities for FIELD youth.
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