Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00214
The National Park Service (Department of the Interior) posted a notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement for a project called "Wayfinding sign maintenance and design partnership support" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00214, CFDA 15.954). The effort is centered on the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a complex landscape of more than 80,000 acres made up of connected local, state, and national park units as well as nearby private lands, with boundaries that intersect multiple land management agencies. Because visitors move through a patchwork of jurisdictions and site types, clear wayfinding, interpretive, informational, and regulatory signs are considered essential at trail and road junctions, historic sites, visitor centers, and other key decision points.
A main purpose of the project is to keep park signage accurate, consistent, and easy to understand as rules and enforcement priorities change. The announcement emphasizes that regulatory signs frequently require updates due to changing legislation and enforcement policies, and that without properly posted rules, park law enforcement and field staff have a harder time enforcing regulations such as staying on designated trails or keeping dogs on leash. In practice, this means the park needs an ongoing ability to revise and replace signs so that the public sees current requirements and staff can point to clearly posted guidance.
Another key element is design capacity. Sign redesign is described as intermittent work that still requires specialized technical skills, particularly proficiency with the specific design software and shared sign standards used across GGNRA and its nonprofit partner (GGNPC). This task agreement is intended to provide GGNPC technical experts who can collaborate with National Park Service staff to produce updated or improved sign designs when needed, rather than leaving the park to source that expertise on an ad hoc basis.
Beyond design, the cooperative agreement also supports on-the-ground sign maintenance and repair. The partnership is intended to help NPS staff with wayfinding and regulatory sign upkeep so signs remain high quality, legible, and consistent across public lands. The stated public benefit is improved visitor experience and safer, clearer navigation, along with better communication of rules and resource protection measures.
From an administrative standpoint, this posting is not a request for applications and not an open competition. It serves as public notice that the National Park Service planned to fund the described work under an existing cooperative agreement with GGNPC. The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and the announcement indicates an expected single award with an award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity was created on April 26, 2017, with an original closing date of May 10, 2017, reflecting its role as a formal notice rather than a solicitation.Apply for P17AS00214
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wayfinding sign maintenance and design partnership support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2017 Not a request for applications NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GGNPC. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Scaling Up Women’s Entrepreneurship in India
Previous opportunity: PLC Provide Sustainable Improvement for Grandview Sandbar Campsites
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P17AS00214
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P17AS00214) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Trail Restoration Great Basin National Park Apply for P17AS00067 Funding Number: P17AS00067 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $49,857 |
| Protection, Stabilization, and Restoration of the Lehman Caves Historic Area Apply for P17AS00161 Funding Number: P17AS00161 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $56,984 |
| Habitat Restoration and Stablization in Great Basin National Park Apply for P17AS00142 Funding Number: P17AS00142 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $67,539 |
| NPS Academy Interns Apply for NPSNOIGRTE1700489 Funding Number: NPSNOIGRTE1700489 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Apply for L17AS00068 Funding Number: L17AS00068 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Invasive species removal, road corridor maintenance, and trail maintenance at Colorado National Monument Apply for NPSNOICOLM1700491 Funding Number: NPSNOICOLM1700491 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PCT and Wilderness Trail Maintenence Apply for L17AS00069 Funding Number: L17AS00069 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Ecological Restoration in Rocky Mountain National Park Apply for P17AS00183 Funding Number: P17AS00183 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM Nevada Mojave Desert Inventories and Restoration Apply for L17AS00072 Funding Number: L17AS00072 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| PLC Fence Maintenance and Brush Clearing Project Apply for P17AS00220 Funding Number: P17AS00220 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| BLM Idaho Noxious Weed Control Program Apply for L17AS00067 Funding Number: L17AS00067 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Vegetation Technicians for 2017 - 2018, Mojave National Preserve Apply for P17AS00219 Funding Number: P17AS00219 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $51,750 |
| Evaluation of Trends in Fire Regime, Fuel Loads, and Vegetation in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona Apply for P17AS00221 Funding Number: P17AS00221 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM NV Botanical Program Apply for L17AS00075 Funding Number: L17AS00075 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| BLM OR/WA Keep Oregon Green Apply for L17AS00076 Funding Number: L17AS00076 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $12,000 |
| BLM NV Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assistance Apply for L17AS00077 Funding Number: L17AS00077 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| BLM NV Elko District Special Status Species Monitor and Habitat Enhancement Program Apply for L17AS00079 Funding Number: L17AS00079 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| BLM OR/WA Pollinator Systems in the Channeled Scablands of Eastern Washington and for Spaldings Catchfly Apply for L17AS00078 Funding Number: L17AS00078 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $29,000 |
| Promote Development and Use of All Trail Types for the General Public. Apply for P17AS00223 Funding Number: P17AS00223 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM-(MT) â¿¿ Natural and Cultural Resource Management and Education Apply for L17AS00074 Funding Number: L17AS00074 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P17AS00214", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.