Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00202
The National Park Service (Department of the Interior) offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Replace Deteriorated Trail Markers and Improve Trail at Boland Ridge - WICA" under funding opportunity number NPS NOIP19AC00202. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement and was tied to CFDA 15.931, reflecting a project that blends environmental stewardship with community development and hands-on workforce experience. The opportunity was posted on May 17, 2019, with an original application deadline of May 27, 2019. The agency anticipated making a single award, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $103,983.
The purpose of the project was to improve safety, navigation, and overall visitor experience along the Boland Bridge Trail, a 2.7-mile backcountry route. A major deliverable was the replacement of 30 deteriorated wooden trail marker posts so visitors can follow the trail more confidently and safely. Beyond signage, the project targeted practical trail maintenance needs that directly affect trail usability and risk reduction, including repairing trail tread, replacing or repairing water bars to improve drainage and reduce erosion, and removing common tripping hazards such as stumps and rocks. The scope also included repairing fencing as needed, which can support resource protection and help manage visitor movement in sensitive areas.
Vegetation management was another key component. Crews were expected to address trees, brush, and other vegetation encroaching on the trail corridor through trimming, mowing, and pruning to keep the route passable and reduce confusion where the trail may be narrowing or disappearing. The project also included treatment of non-native invasive plants, specifically Canadian thistle, using physical methods such as pulling and mowing. This approach supports broader ecological goals by limiting the spread of invasive species that can outcompete native vegetation and degrade habitat quality.
A trail counter was to be installed as part of the work, indicating an emphasis on collecting visitor-use data. That kind of data can help the park understand how heavily the trail is used, identify seasonal patterns, and make better decisions about future maintenance priorities, visitor management, and resource protection strategies.
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Work was to be completed using a conservation crew, and the project strongly emphasized education and workforce development alongside on-the-ground improvements. Crew members were to receive resource-focused training and interpretation covering topics such as cave and karst conservation, wildlife conservation, and the protection and preservation of natural and cultural resources. The intent was not only to complete immediate maintenance tasks, but also to build a conservation ethic and practical understanding of how trail stewardship and preservation actions taken today help protect park resources for future generations.Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00202
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Replace Deteriorated Trail Markers and Improve Trail at Boland Ridge- WICA" 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 May 17, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2019. (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 $103,983.00 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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