Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00192
The grant opportunity titled "Off Highway vehcile Restoration and Archeological Surveys for Joshua Tree NP" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00192) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on protecting cultural resources while repairing environmental damage from off-highway vehicle impacts within Joshua Tree National Park. The work centers on two connected needs: first, making sure restoration activity does not harm archaeological or historic sites, and second, planning and carrying out on-the-ground restoration in disturbed areas.
Under this project, the recipient is expected to recruit and hire at least three early-career staff: a minimum of two Archeological Technicians and one Off-Highway Vehicle Restoration Coordinator. The NPS will collaborate with the recipient during hiring to help identify the strongest candidates. Once hired, the Archeological Technicians will conduct field surveys in areas slated for off-highway vehicle restoration. Their role is to locate, document, and help protect archaeological and historic resources so that restoration treatments do not inadvertently damage sensitive cultural materials or sites.
The Off-Highway Vehicle Restoration Coordinator will take the lead on the restoration side by identifying disturbed locations, ranking them by priority, and developing practical project plans to repair those impacts. Working jointly with NPS staff, the coordinator will then implement restoration treatments. These actions may include revegetation with locally sourced native plant materials, applying vertical and horizontal mulch to stabilize soils and reduce erosion, installing protective fencing and other barriers to prevent continued vehicle intrusion, and de-compacting vehicle tracks to restore soil structure and improve conditions for plant recovery. A major part of the coordinator's assignment also involves community and workforce support: recruiting and organizing volunteers to help complete restoration tasks in the field, which expands the project capacity and builds stewardship.
Monitoring is also built into the scope of work. After treatments are installed, the restoration coordinator will conduct effectiveness monitoring to evaluate how well the methods are working over time, helping inform adjustments and future restoration decisions. To support successful implementation, the NPS will provide substantial in-kind support, including vehicles, tools, equipment, computers, and office space. The park will also provide technical expertise, training for the hired staff, and evaluation of completed work and overall performance, reflecting the collaborative nature of a cooperative agreement rather than a simple pass-through grant.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.931) and structured as a Cooperative Agreement. Eligible applicants are limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education. The notice is dated June 7, 2018, and it is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that the NPS intended to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement arrangement (noted in the announcement as being with GBI). The listed award ceiling is $200,000, and the posting indicates no expected competitive awards because it is not soliciting proposals.Apply for P18AS00192
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Off Highway vehcile Restoration and Archeological Surveys for Joshua Tree 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 07, 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 GBI.. (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 $200,000.00 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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FAQs: Off Highway vehcile Restoration and Archeological Surveys for Joshua Tree NP (P18AS00192)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Off Highway vehcile Restoration and Archeological Surveys for Joshua Tree NP."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P18AS00192.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Department of the Interior opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which is designed for active collaboration between the NPS and the recipient rather than a simple pass-through award.
Is this a competitive grant application opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not an open call for applications and is not soliciting proposals.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the NPS is providing public notice that it intended to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement arrangement, rather than inviting new applications from the public.
Are there expected competitive awards under this posting?
No. The posting indicates no expected competitive awards because it is not soliciting proposals.
Who is eligible to apply (if it were open)?
Eligible applicants are limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education.
What is the program/category for this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA 15.931.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The listed award ceiling is $200,000.
When is the notice dated?
The notice is dated June 7, 2018.
Where will the funded work take place?
The project work takes place within Joshua Tree National Park.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project focuses on protecting cultural resources while repairing environmental damage caused by off-highway vehicle impacts within Joshua Tree National Park.
What are the two main needs this project addresses?
The work centers on two connected needs: (1) ensuring restoration activities do not harm archaeological or historic sites, and (2) planning and carrying out on-the-ground restoration in disturbed areas.
How many staff is the recipient expected to recruit and hire?
The recipient is expected to recruit and hire at least three early-career staff.
What positions must be hired under this project?
The minimum staffing described includes at least two Archeological Technicians and one Off-Highway Vehicle Restoration Coordinator.
Will the NPS be involved in the hiring process?
Yes. The NPS will collaborate with the recipient during hiring to help identify the strongest candidates.
What will the Archeological Technicians do?
The Archeological Technicians will conduct field surveys in areas slated for off-highway vehicle restoration. They will locate and document archaeological and historic resources and help protect them so restoration treatments do not inadvertently damage sensitive cultural materials or sites.
Why are archaeological surveys included as part of a restoration project?
The surveys are intended to ensure that restoration work meant to repair off-highway vehicle impacts does not unintentionally disturb or damage archaeological or historic resources.
What will the Off-Highway Vehicle Restoration Coordinator do?
The coordinator will lead restoration planning and implementation by identifying disturbed locations, ranking them by priority, developing practical project plans to repair impacts, and working jointly with NPS staff to implement restoration treatments.
What types of restoration treatments are mentioned in the scope?
Examples of treatments include revegetation with locally sourced native plant materials, applying vertical and horizontal mulch to stabilize soils and reduce erosion, installing protective fencing and other barriers to prevent continued vehicle intrusion, and de-compacting vehicle tracks to restore soil structure and improve conditions for plant recovery.
Does the project include volunteer involvement?
Yes. A major part of the restoration coordinator's assignment involves recruiting and organizing volunteers to help complete restoration tasks in the field.
Why does the project emphasize recruiting and organizing volunteers?
Volunteer support expands project capacity for field work and helps build stewardship connected to restoration activities.
Is monitoring included after restoration treatments are installed?
Yes. The restoration coordinator will conduct effectiveness monitoring to evaluate how well restoration methods are working over time.
What is the purpose of effectiveness monitoring?
Monitoring is used to assess results over time and help inform adjustments and future restoration decisions.
What kind of support will the NPS provide to the recipient?
The NPS will provide substantial in-kind support, including vehicles, tools, equipment, computers, and office space.
Will the NPS provide technical support or training?
Yes. The park will provide technical expertise, training for the hired staff, and evaluation of completed work and overall performance.
How does a cooperative agreement affect how the project is managed?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the NPS is expected to be actively involved through collaboration, technical support, and evaluation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
Does the notice identify an existing cooperative agreement partner?
Yes. The announcement notes the intent to fund this work under an existing cooperative agreement arrangement (noted in the announcement as being with GBI).
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