RECOVERY ACT(ARRA) National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along Portions of Sweat Heifer and Grassy Branch Trails

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	Federal Grant Title:	RECOVERY ACT(ARRA) National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along Portions of Sweat Heifer and Grassy Branch Trails
	CFDA Number:	15.931
	CFDA Description:	Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
	Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Other
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-ARRANOIGRSM100102
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Feb 10, 2010
	Creation Date:	Feb 10, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2010
	Archive Date:	Mar 22, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$65,120
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$65,120
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This is a Notice of Intent to award to the American Conservation Experience the Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along Portions of Sweat Heifer and Grassy Branch Trails at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This Agreement was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures.
Grant Description: RECOVERY ACT-Conduct Trail Rehabilitation Activities Along Portions of Sweat Heifer and Grassy Branch Trails: Project work will include re-grading the trail corridor, installation of soil erosion control structures, replacement of ineffective and worn out water-bars, heavy brushing, installation of new rock retaining walls and steps, and repair of existing rock retaining walls that are supporting the trail. This project work supports and stimulates work, education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in trail rehabilitation with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Judith Couch Financial Agreements Specialist Phone 865-436-1224

E-Mail [judy_couch@nps.gov]
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