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

Post Date

February 10th 2010

Application Due Date

February 20th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

NPS-ARRANOIGRSM100102

CFDA Number(s)

15.931

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

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.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $65120

• Award Range:

  $0 - $65120

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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Judith Couch
  Financial Agreements Specialist
  Phone 865-436-1224

• Agency Mailing Address:

  E-Mail

• Agency Email Address:

  judy_couch@nps.gov