Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC00312
The Protect Biological Diversity and Improve Visitor Experience by Removing Exotic Plants (PLC) - SACN opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on invasive plant management at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It builds on an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P15AC00009) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa. The core purpose is twofold: to protect natural resources and visitor experiences by reducing harmful exotic/invasive plants, and to create structured, hands-on training and employment-style experiences for youth and young adults. Participants gain resource management exposure along with safety, job-readiness, and technical skills, with an emphasis on building responsibility, work ethic, and environmental stewardship.
The work is carried out through Conservation Corps field crews organized specifically for the Riverway. Each crew is described as having two young adult leaders and six high school youth. The project approach is framed as a "best practice" model that combines on-the-ground conservation work with education. Primary tasks include removing invasive plants using manual and low-impact methods such as cutting with loppers and hand saws, and in some cases pulling plants by hand. In addition to removal, crews may support habitat restoration and other related park projects as needed, suggesting the effort is designed to fit within broader site management priorities rather than operating as a stand-alone activity.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the NPS is not simply providing funding and stepping away; it is "substantially involved" in implementation. The NPS commits to assigning qualified and experienced staff to provide technical guidance to the crews and crew leaders, supplying available tools and specialized equipment when required, and ensuring a safe working environment. The NPS also agrees to provide educational opportunities for participants, reinforcing the program goal of pairing conservation outcomes with workforce development and training.
On the recipient side, the Conservation Corps is responsible for the practical and administrative backbone of the project. Responsibilities include recruiting and assigning crews and crew leaders to NPS-approved projects, providing transportation to and from work sites, and arranging field living logistics either by setting up camp (including tents and necessary camping equipment when needed) or commuting from a nearby shop location. The recipient also manages required administrative records, provides bodily injury and liability insurance for participants, and implements a safety program. That safety program includes job safety analyses for work tasks, first aid and CPR training, daily tailgate safety sessions, and provision of personal protective and safety equipment, reflecting the physical nature of invasive plant removal work and the need for consistent risk management in the field.
Funding details indicate this notice supported an existing task agreement (P16AC00312) that originally totaled $24,200 with $9,927.58 identified as cost share. The notice states that an additional $20,636.02 was required through a modification to fund current project activities, bringing the overall effort in line with the stated award ceiling of $44,837. The opportunity was posted July 12, 2017 and originally closed July 22, 2017, with an expectation of a single award. It is listed as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument under CFDA 15.931, administered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, with eligibility listed broadly as "Others" as clarified in the full posting.Apply for NOIP16AC00312
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Protect Biological Diversity and Improve Visitor Experience by Removing Exotic Plants (PLC) - SACN" 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 12, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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 $44,837.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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