Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00617
The Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00617) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on short-term, hands-on habitat restoration work. The project is built around employing a crew for a four-week field season to help parks reduce and control invasive plants across several National Park Service sites connected to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and nearby units. The intent is to directly support natural resource management priorities by putting a trained team on the ground to carry out targeted invasive species removal, follow-up monitoring, and mapping of emerging problem areas.
Work would take place across multiple subunits: Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary, Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial, Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve, and Great Falls National Park. Crew members would work daily in close coordination with park staff at each site. Those staff have already identified specific invasive plant populations and priority treatment locations, so the crew is expected to execute planned control actions rather than spend the season deciding what to treat. The overall approach is based on integrated pest management, meaning treatment methods are selected to fit the specific site conditions and the species being addressed, with an emphasis on effective control and responsible resource protection.
Most of the fieldwork described centers on removing invasive shrubs, with Lonicera mockii (a type of invasive honeysuckle) provided as a representative example. Removal methods include mechanical techniques using tools such as handsaws and chainsaws, paired with chemical herbicide treatments where appropriate to reduce resprouting and improve long-term control outcomes. The work is not limited to first-pass removal; the crew is also expected to revisit previously restored areas to monitor results and apply retreatment as needed, which is a critical part of invasive plant management because many species return quickly if follow-up is skipped. In addition, the crew will help identify, document, and map new or expanding invasive plant infestations so park staff can track changes and plan future control efforts.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary program and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, signaling that substantial involvement by the National Park Service is expected during the project, especially given the day-to-day direction by park staff described in the scope. The funding activity category is aligned with employment, labor and training, as well as natural resources, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.931. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $43,230. The posting indicates that no applications would be accepted (stated as "NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED"), which suggests it functioned as a non-competitive or otherwise closed funding notice at the time it was published (Creation Date: August 30, 2018). Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional clarification referenced as being located in an eligibility details field not included in the provided text.Apply for P18AS00617
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration" 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 Aug 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. (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 $43,230.00 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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What is the Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration opportunity?
The Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00617) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It supports short-term, hands-on habitat restoration work, with a focus on reducing and controlling invasive plants at multiple National Park Service sites.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. Based on the description, this indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service during the project, including day-to-day coordination with park staff.
Is this a competitive grant application opportunity?
The posting states "NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED." Based on the information provided, that suggests the notice was closed to applications at the time it was published or functioned as a non-competitive or otherwise closed funding notice.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00617.
When was this opportunity created or published?
The creation date listed for the opportunity is August 30, 2018.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $43,230.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to directly support National Park Service natural resource management priorities by placing a trained crew in the field to carry out targeted invasive species removal, follow-up monitoring, and mapping of emerging or expanding problem areas.
What kind of work would the conservation crew perform?
The crew would carry out planned invasive plant control actions, revisit previously restored areas to monitor outcomes and retreat as needed, and help identify, document, and map new or expanding invasive plant infestations.
How long is the field season for the crew?
The project is built around employing a crew for a four-week field season.
Where would the fieldwork take place?
Work would take place across several National Park Service subunits connected to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and nearby units, including:
- Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary
- Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
- Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve
- Great Falls National Park
How will the crew coordinate with the National Park Service?
Crew members would work daily in close coordination with park staff at each site. Park staff have already identified specific invasive plant populations and priority treatment locations, so the crew is expected to execute planned control actions rather than determine treatment priorities during the season.
Does the project include planning what areas to treat?
The scope indicates that park staff have already identified priority invasive plant populations and treatment locations. The crew is expected to implement those planned actions rather than spend the season deciding what to treat.
What management approach guides treatment methods?
The overall approach is based on integrated pest management. That means treatment methods are selected to fit site conditions and the species being addressed, with an emphasis on effective control and responsible resource protection.
What types of invasive plants are emphasized in the fieldwork?
The description says most of the fieldwork centers on removing invasive shrubs. It provides Lonicera mockii (an invasive honeysuckle) as a representative example.
What removal methods are mentioned?
Removal methods include mechanical techniques using tools such as handsaws and chainsaws, paired with chemical herbicide treatments where appropriate to reduce resprouting and improve long-term control outcomes.
Is follow-up work included, or is it only initial removal?
Follow-up work is explicitly included. The crew is expected to revisit previously restored areas to monitor results and apply retreatment as needed, recognizing that many invasive species can return quickly without follow-up.
Does the project include monitoring and mapping?
Yes. In addition to removal and retreatment, the crew will help identify, document, and map new or expanding invasive plant infestations so park staff can track changes and plan future control efforts.
What is the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is aligned with employment, labor and training, as well as natural resources.
Is this opportunity listed as discretionary or mandatory?
It is listed as a discretionary program.
What CFDA number is associated with the program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.931.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled as "Others." The text notes that additional clarification exists in an eligibility details field, but that eligibility details content is not included in the information provided here.
What level of National Park Service involvement should be expected under this agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement and the scope describes daily coordination and day-to-day direction by park staff, the National Park Service is expected to have substantial involvement during project implementation.
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