Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00141
The funding opportunity titled "Improve Trail Signage and remove Graffiti at Joshua Tree National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00141) is a National Park Service project under the Department of the Interior focused on visitor safety, navigation, and resource protection in Joshua Tree National Park. The work is intended to improve public access to park lands by addressing two practical, highly visible needs: clearer wayfinding on confusing trail segments and the removal of persistent graffiti in heavily visited areas. The project sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
The first core goal is to reduce the number of visitors who become disoriented in a particular zone of the park where braided dry river beds create many look-alike paths. In those kinds of landscapes, informal route braiding and shifting washes can make it difficult for visitors to stay on a consistent trail corridor, which increases the risk of people getting lost and can also lead to wider off-trail travel as visitors try to reorient themselves. To address that, the project prioritizes improved directional signage across multiple trails, specifically targeting locations that park staff have identified as "under-signed" or confusing. The emphasis is on practical navigation help that supports safe, efficient movement through the area while reinforcing appropriate trail use.
The second core goal is to remove graffiti that is described as both persistent and highly visible, particularly in areas frequented by visitors. The opportunity specifically calls out graffiti removal work in the Indian Cove and Jumbo Rock Campground areas, which are popular destinations and therefore high-impact settings for visual resource damage. By focusing on these locations, the project aims to improve the visitor experience and protect the park's natural and cultural setting from ongoing defacement that can encourage additional vandalism if left unaddressed.
A notable aspect of the project is the training component. National Park Service personnel will train a selected intern in the standards, procedures, and best practices for multiple maintenance tasks tied directly to the project goals. On the signage side, this includes learning up-to-date techniques for sign design, layout, and production, followed by hands-on experience with installation of the newly designed and produced signs. On the graffiti side, the intern will be trained in current graffiti removal techniques appropriate for the park environment, likely emphasizing methods that minimize damage to underlying surfaces and reduce long-term impacts while effectively removing markings. In other words, the work is structured not only as park maintenance but also as skills development and workforce training aligned with NPS operational standards.
Administratively, this announcement is labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award" and explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. The National Park Service is providing public notice that it will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with ACE (American Conservation Experience). Because it is not open for competition, the listing includes an expected awards count of 0 in the sense of new competitive awards being made through an application process. The award ceiling is listed as $71,809. The opportunity was created on May 30, 2018, with an original closing date of June 13, 2018, reflecting the timeline for public notice rather than an open solicitation.
Eligibility, as listed in the source data, is for nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement framework used for conservation corps and partner-supported field projects. Overall, the project is best understood as a targeted, on-the-ground visitor safety and resource protection effort that combines improved trail wayfinding infrastructure with visible site restoration through graffiti removal, while also investing in training an intern to carry out these tasks to National Park Service standards.Apply for P18AS00141
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improve Trail Signage and remove Graffiti at Joshua Tree National Park" 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 May 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This is NOT a request for application. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with ACE. (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 $71,809.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improve Trail Signage and remove Graffiti at Joshua Tree National Park."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00141.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on visitor safety, navigation, and resource protection at Joshua Tree National Park by improving trail wayfinding signage and removing persistent, highly visible graffiti in heavily visited areas.
What funding activity category does this project fall under?
The project is listed within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant?
No. The announcement is labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award" and explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Can organizations apply for this opportunity?
No. This notice is not open for competition and is provided as public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended partner for the cooperative agreement mentioned in the notice?
The notice states the National Park Service will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with ACE (American Conservation Experience).
Why does the listing show an expected award count of 0?
Because it is not an open, competitive solicitation and no new competitive awards are being made through an application process, the expected awards count is shown as 0.
What is the award ceiling listed for this project?
The award ceiling is listed as $71,809.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 30, 2018.
What was the original closing date and what does it represent?
The original closing date is June 13, 2018. In this context, it reflects the timeline for public notice rather than a deadline for an open application process.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Joshua Tree National Park.
What specific visitor safety and navigation problem is the project trying to address?
The project aims to reduce the number of visitors who become disoriented in a zone where braided dry river beds create many look-alike paths. These conditions can make it difficult to follow a consistent trail corridor and can increase the risk of getting lost and encourage wider off-trail travel.
What will be done to improve wayfinding and reduce confusion on trails?
The project prioritizes improved directional signage across multiple trails, focusing on locations identified by park staff as under-signed or confusing. The intent is to provide practical navigation support that helps visitors move safely and efficiently while reinforcing appropriate trail use.
Does the project focus on certain trails or locations for signage improvements?
Yes. The signage work targets multiple trails and emphasizes areas that park staff have identified as confusing or lacking sufficient signage.
What graffiti problem is this project addressing?
The project targets graffiti described as persistent and highly visible, especially in heavily visited areas where visual resource damage has a high impact on visitor experience and the park setting.
Which areas of the park are specifically mentioned for graffiti removal?
The opportunity specifically calls out graffiti removal work in the Indian Cove and Jumbo Rock Campground areas.
Why are Indian Cove and Jumbo Rock Campground emphasized?
They are popular, heavily visited destinations, making them high-impact settings for visible defacement. Addressing graffiti in these areas supports both visitor experience and resource protection.
Is there a training or workforce development component included in the project?
Yes. National Park Service personnel will train a selected intern in standards, procedures, and best practices related to the project tasks.
What training will the intern receive related to trail signage?
The intern will be trained in up-to-date techniques for sign design, layout, and production, and will receive hands-on experience installing newly designed and produced signs.
What training will the intern receive related to graffiti removal?
The intern will be trained in current graffiti removal techniques appropriate for the park environment, with an emphasis on methods that effectively remove markings while minimizing damage to underlying surfaces and reducing long-term impacts.
How does this project support resource protection?
It supports resource protection by improving wayfinding to discourage off-trail travel in confusing areas and by removing persistent graffiti in high-visibility locations, helping reduce ongoing defacement that can encourage additional vandalism if left unaddressed.
What eligibility is listed in the source data?
Eligibility is listed for nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education.
If eligibility is listed, why is the opportunity not open for applications?
The notice indicates the project will be funded under an existing cooperative agreement and is not a request for applications. The eligibility listing reflects the type of organization associated with the cooperative agreement framework described in the notice, not an open application process.
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