Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00414
The grant opportunity titled "Conservation Work at Joshua Tree National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00414) is a National Park Service, Department of the Interior notice describing planned funding for on-the-ground conservation and maintenance work in Joshua Tree National Park. The project is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931). The stated eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education, although this particular announcement is explicitly labeled as a notice of intent to award and not a request for applications, meaning the agency is announcing its intent to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative agreement rather than opening a competitive application process.
The overall purpose of the project is to reduce the park's deferred maintenance backlog by deploying a conservation field crew to complete priority maintenance and restoration tasks. The work is focused on three practical problem areas that commonly drive ongoing maintenance needs in desert park settings: deteriorating trails, invasive plant infestations near road corridors, and resource damage caused by off-highway vehicle incursions along the park boundary. In other words, the project is designed to both fix existing problems and help prevent future degradation by stabilizing affected areas and improving protection in vulnerable locations.
The objectives are clearly defined and tied to specific deliverables. First, the project will repair and correct severe trenching along a 0.92-mile segment of the California Riding and Hiking Trail. Trenching is a common form of trail damage where water runoff erodes the tread, creating deep channels that worsen over time and can make trails unsafe or difficult to use, so the intent is to restore the trail surface and address the underlying erosion issues. Second, the project will remove roadside invasive plant infestations along Park Routes 12 and 13, targeting areas that are slated for road shouldering work. This pairing is important because construction or grading work can spread invasive species if infestations are not treated beforehand, so removal in advance helps protect native vegetation and reduces long-term management costs. Third, the project will protect and restore areas damaged by off-highway vehicle activity along the park boundary at multiple locations. The methods listed include installing protective fencing and signage to deter future incursions, using vertical mulch to stabilize soils and visually block illegal routes, and re-establishing native plants to help the disturbed areas recover.
Financially, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $150,000, but it also notes "Expected Awards: 0" in the context of this being a non-competitive notice of intent to award rather than an open solicitation. The posting date is July 9, 2018, and the closing information reiterates that it is not accepting applications. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a public transparency notice that the National Park Service intends to support a targeted set of conservation crew activities at Joshua Tree aimed at trail repair, invasive species control, and boundary damage restoration to reduce deferred maintenance and protect park resources.Apply for P18AS00414
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Work at Joshua Tree National Park" 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 09, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 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 FARM.. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- 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: Conservation Work at Joshua Tree National Park (P18AS00414)
1. What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conservation Work at Joshua Tree National Park."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P18AS00414.
3. Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior.
4. Is this an open call for applications?
No. This announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award and not a request for applications. It reiterates that it is not accepting applications.
5. If it is not accepting applications, what is the notice communicating?
It is a public transparency notice stating that the National Park Service intends to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative agreement rather than run a competitive application process.
6. What type of award mechanism is being used?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement.
7. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
8. What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.931.
9. Who is listed as eligible to apply (in general terms)?
The stated eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education.
10. Does eligibility matter for this notice?
In practice, the notice states it is not accepting applications because it is a notice of intent to award tied to an existing cooperative agreement, not an open competition.
11. What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall purpose is to reduce Joshua Tree National Park's deferred maintenance backlog by deploying a conservation field crew to complete priority maintenance and restoration tasks.
12. Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Joshua Tree National Park, including specific locations described in the objectives (a segment of the California Riding and Hiking Trail, roadside areas along Park Routes 12 and 13, and multiple locations along the park boundary).
13. What problem areas is the project designed to address?
The project targets three practical problem areas: deteriorating trails, invasive plant infestations near road corridors, and resource damage from off-highway vehicle incursions along the park boundary.
14. What trail work is included in the objectives?
The project will repair and correct severe trenching along a 0.92-mile segment of the California Riding and Hiking Trail.
15. What does "trail trenching" mean in this context?
Trenching is described as a common form of trail damage where water runoff erodes the trail tread, forming deep channels that can worsen over time and make trails unsafe or difficult to use. The objective is to restore the trail surface and address underlying erosion issues.
16. What invasive species work is included?
The project will remove roadside invasive plant infestations along Park Routes 12 and 13, focusing on areas slated for road shouldering work.
17. Why focus invasive plant removal near areas planned for road work?
The notice explains that construction or grading work can spread invasive species if infestations are not treated beforehand, so removing invasives in advance helps protect native vegetation and can reduce long-term management costs.
18. What work is planned to address off-highway vehicle (OHV) damage?
The project will protect and restore areas damaged by off-highway vehicle activity along the park boundary at multiple locations.
19. What methods are listed for deterring future OHV incursions and restoring damaged areas?
The methods listed include installing protective fencing and signage, using vertical mulch to stabilize soils and visually block illegal routes, and re-establishing native plants to support recovery of disturbed areas.
20. What is meant by "vertical mulch" as described here?
In this notice, vertical mulch is referenced as a technique used to stabilize soils and visually block illegal routes in areas damaged by off-highway vehicles.
21. How does this project relate to deferred maintenance?
It is intended to reduce the park's deferred maintenance backlog by completing priority maintenance and restoration tasks, including trail repair, invasive plant control, and boundary damage restoration.
22. What is the award ceiling listed in the announcement?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $150,000.
23. Does the notice indicate how many awards are expected?
It notes "Expected Awards: 0," which aligns with the statement that this is a non-competitive notice of intent to award rather than an open solicitation accepting applications.
24. What is the posting date of the notice?
The posting date is July 9, 2018.
25. Is there a closing date or deadline to apply?
The closing information reiterates that the notice is not accepting applications, so there is no application deadline presented as part of an open competition.
26. Is this best understood as a competitive grant opportunity?
No. Based on the description, it is best understood as a notice that the National Park Service intends to support a targeted set of conservation crew activities through an existing cooperative agreement, not a competitive grant solicitation.
27. What are the main deliverables described?
The objectives and deliverables described are: (1) repair severe trenching along 0.92 miles of the California Riding and Hiking Trail, (2) remove roadside invasive plant infestations along Park Routes 12 and 13 in areas slated for road shouldering, and (3) protect and restore OHV-damaged areas along the park boundary using fencing/signage, vertical mulch, and native plant re-establishment.
28. What is the intended long-term benefit of the work described?
The notice describes benefits that include fixing existing resource and infrastructure problems and helping prevent future degradation by stabilizing affected areas and improving protection in vulnerable locations.
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