Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00203
This grant opportunity, titled "Reduce & Control Oleander Propulations at Grantham Camp Grounds in Death Valley NP" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00203), is a National Park Service project under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on invasive plant management and protection of historic or built resources at Grantham Camp Grounds, also known as Warm Spring Camp, in Death Valley National Park. The core issue is that oleander is growing aggressively in this area because water is reliably available from natural springs, spring-fed flow paths, and a man-made ditch located north of the site structures. In a desert environment, that consistent water creates ideal conditions for rapid oleander expansion, and the infestation has spread into watercourses and toward buildings, where it has already caused damage or poses a clear risk of damaging foundations and surrounding infrastructure.
The primary goal of the project is to remove "rogue" oleander plants that were not intentionally planted as part of the cultural landscape. The work specifically targets oleander growing within and alongside spring brooks and the man-made ditch, as well as plants that have encroached around buildings and structural foundations. The planned control approach relies on a cut-stump treatment method paired with herbicide application to prevent regrowth from the cut stump. Because oleander is described as extremely invasive and capable of resprouting from root suckers, the project anticipates the need for multiple treatment cycles rather than a one-time removal effort. In contrast, oleander that was intentionally planted as part of the recognized cultural landscape is not slated for complete removal; instead, those plants would be trimmed and cut back to reduce overgrowth while maintaining the intended historic or landscape character.
The stated objective is operational and workforce-oriented: the National Park Service intends to bring in conservation corps members to carry out the fieldwork required to meet the removal and maintenance goals. In practice, that means mobilizing a crew to conduct cutting, stump treatment, follow-up treatments to address resprouts, and trimming/thinning where oleander is considered part of the cultural landscape. The project sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931) and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating a partnership-style arrangement where the federal agency and the awardee typically coordinate closely on implementation.
Administratively, this notice is not an open solicitation. The posting is explicitly labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and states 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, and the listing shows eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). The award ceiling is listed as $90,000, and the opportunity record indicates an expected awards count of 0, consistent with a non-competitive, pre-identified award action rather than a competitive grant round. The opportunity was created on June 7, 2018.Apply for P18AS00203
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reduce & Control Oleander Propulations at Grantham Camp Grounds in Death Valley NP" 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 Jun 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is NOT a request for applications. 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 $90,000.00 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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FAQs: Reduce & Control Oleander Populations at Grantham Camp Grounds in Death Valley NP (P18AS00203)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Reduce & Control Oleander Propulations at Grantham Camp Grounds in Death Valley NP."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00203.
Which federal agency is sponsoring this project?
The project is sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Grantham Camp Grounds, also known as Warm Spring Camp, located in Death Valley National Park.
What problem is the project trying to address?
The project addresses aggressive growth and spread of oleander in and around Grantham Camp Grounds. Because reliable water is available from natural springs, spring-fed flow paths, and a man-made ditch, oleander is expanding rapidly in a desert environment, spreading into watercourses and toward buildings.
Why is oleander spreading so effectively at this site?
Oleander is spreading because consistent water is available in an otherwise arid setting. The presence of natural springs, spring-fed flow paths, and a man-made ditch creates ideal conditions for rapid expansion.
What resources are at risk if oleander is not controlled?
The infestation has spread toward buildings and into watercourses, and it has already caused damage or poses a clear risk of damaging foundations and surrounding infrastructure. The project is also tied to protecting historic or built resources at the site.
What is the primary goal of the project?
The primary goal is to remove "rogue" oleander plants that were not intentionally planted as part of the cultural landscape.
Which oleander plants are targeted for removal?
The work targets oleander growing within and alongside spring brooks and the man-made ditch, as well as oleander that has encroached around buildings and structural foundations.
Will all oleander be removed from the area?
No. Oleander that was intentionally planted as part of the recognized cultural landscape is not slated for complete removal. Those plants are intended to be trimmed and cut back to reduce overgrowth while maintaining the historic or landscape character.
What control method will be used to manage oleander?
The planned approach is a cut-stump treatment method paired with herbicide application to prevent regrowth from the cut stump.
Why does the project plan include herbicide application?
Herbicide is included to help prevent the cut stumps from resprouting and to control regrowth, since oleander is described as extremely invasive.
Is this expected to be a one-time removal effort?
No. The project anticipates multiple treatment cycles because oleander can resprout from root suckers, making follow-up treatments necessary.
What kinds of field activities are expected under this project?
Expected activities include cutting oleander, treating stumps to prevent regrowth, conducting follow-up treatments to address resprouts, and trimming/thinning oleander that is considered part of the cultural landscape.
Who is expected to carry out the on-the-ground work?
The National Park Service intends to bring in conservation corps members to conduct the fieldwork needed for removal, treatment, follow-up control, and trimming.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The project is within the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.931.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates a partnership-style arrangement where the federal agency and the awardee typically coordinate closely on implementation.
Is this an open solicitation accepting applications?
No. The posting is labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
How will the project be funded if it is not open for applications?
The National Park Service is providing public notice that it will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with ACE.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (in general) on the opportunity record?
The listing shows eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education).
What is the maximum award amount shown for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $90,000.
How many awards are expected according to the listing?
The opportunity record indicates an expected awards count of 0, consistent with a non-competitive, pre-identified award action rather than a competitive grant round.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 7, 2018.
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