New England National Scenic Trail Implementation
Post Date
May 9th 2014
Application Due Date
May 15th 2014
This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for their work on New England National Scenic Trail Implementation.
Funding Opportunity Number
NPS-14-NERO-0022
CFDA Number(s)
15.921
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Cooperative Agreement
Funding Activity Categories
This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for their work on New England National Scenic Trail Implementation.
Number of Awards
1
Eligibility Categories
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for their work on New England National Scenic Trail Implementation.
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$85837
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Award Range:
$85837 - $85837
Grant Description
This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association for their work on New England National Scenic Trail Implementation. CFPA proposes to perform the following major activities: Serve as the principal point of contact for the NET in Connecticut, for volunteers, NET communities, and other trail partner organizations. Participate in volunteer and community meetings, as well as other meetings as needed. Provide organizational, public relations, marketing and website support for NET activities and events, including National Trails Day and annual volunteer trainings. Work with the AMC and NPS to set direction and goals and implement this annual work plan. Serve as the principal liaison with landowners for safe and protected trail passage, including private and corporate landowners, and the State of Connecticut. Maintain a Trail Layer for Connecticut through use of a GIS database and provide NPS access to database. Coordinate CFPA Trail Managers, volunteer trail crews and other volunteers to assure consistent trail monitoring, marking and sustainable trail practices. Plan and prioritize trail projects, including maintaining and updating trail signage as necessary through use and maintenance of a database. Coordinate annual volunteer trainings to promote safety and quality trail construction & maintenance. Oversee the budget and cooperative agreement with NPS. Provide support for financial tracking and related reporting, including a database to track volunteer work hours for annual VIP reporting. Provide support to the Connecticut land protection community in prioritizing and completing key trail land conservation projects, as appropriate. Identify and apply for federal, state, local and private funding on behalf of the goals and objectives of NET designation and the Blueprint for Trail Management.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of the Interior
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Office:
National Park Service
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Agency Contact:
Keith Zotti
Partnership Program Specialist
Phone 2155979153 -
Agency Mailing Address:
CT F&P
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