Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace
Groundwork furthers the mission of the National Park Service by extending the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation to underserved urban areas. The Program provides financial and technical assistance to support private nonprofits and local government working in communities impacted by brownfields for the purposes of reusing brownfields and underutilized lands and waters as parks, trails, and green space.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.965 Federal Agency/Office
National Park Service, Department of The Interior Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2023 See accomplishments report for project examples: https://go.nps.gov/Groundwork_Report Authorization
54 U.S.C. §200103(g)(1) Outdoor Recreation of Programs, Research and Education U.S.C. Provide funding and technical assistance for improved outdoor recreation including planning, research, studies, and education programs.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Private nonprofit organizations and local government agencies with interest in brownfield reuse as parks, trails, and greenspace. Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable. Credentials/Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Award Procedure
No special requirements beyond standard financial assistance award process. Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days. Appeals
From 15 to 30 days. Renewals
Not applicable. How are proposals selected?
Organizational activities, projects, and programs must further the transformation of brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, greenspace, and other community amenities. How may assistance be used?
Funds may be used for transforming brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, and greenspace for public benefit. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Project performance reports will be required biannually or following the reporting scheduled outlined in each agreement. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
Per 2 C.F.R. ? 200.333 - 200.337 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funding should be expended within a reasonable period, not to exceed five years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified. Headquarters Office
Heather Passchier1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240 USA
heather_passchier@nps.gov
Phone: 202-513-7057
Website Address
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1973
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1042-0-1-303 Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 FY 24 FY 21$0.00; - FY 23 & 24 estimates are based on future budget assumptions. Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Nonprofit start-up, capacity building, projects focused on transforming brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, and greenspace for community benefit. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2023 This assistance supports, 1) the creation of nonprofit Groundwork Trusts and their transformation of brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, and greenspace; 2) projects and programs that engage youth and community members in land reuse and environmental justice; and 3) capacity building activities for Groundwork Trusts.
