Repair Fences in Butte Valley to Protect Resources from Burros at Death Valley National Park | P18AS00165

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The grant opportunity titled "Repair Fences in Butte Valley to Protect Resources from Burros at Death Valley National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00165) is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on protecting sensitive cultural and natural resources in Butte Valley, a remote area within Death Valley National Park. The central idea is practical, on-the-ground conservation work: identifying where protective fencing has failed or degraded around historic cabins and spring sites, then repairing those fences so they can again serve as a barrier that limits damage from burros and helps safeguard fragile riparian vegetation associated with the springs.

The project goals emphasize collaborative conservation, meaning the work is intended to be carried out through a partnership structure rather than by the park acting alone. The primary goal is to inventory, document, and repair fences around two main resource types in Butte Valley: historic cabins (cultural resources) and springs (natural water sources that often support riparian habitat). The need for fencing in this context is tied to resource protection. Springs in desert environments are especially important ecological hotspots, and when large animals repeatedly access these areas, they can trample vegetation, degrade soils, widen trails, and reduce the health and resilience of the habitat. Similarly, historic cabins can be vulnerable to incidental damage when animals push through or rub against nearby structures and fencing, or when increased activity in the area leads to indirect impacts.

The objectives are laid out in three straightforward steps. First, the partner will inventory and document specific locations within Death Valley National Park where fence repairs are needed. This implies field-based assessment work, with records created about the condition and exact location of existing fences and the sites they protect. Second, the project will complete the fence repairs and document what was changed, which typically means replacing or reinforcing damaged segments, restoring fence integrity, and keeping before-and-after documentation so the park has a clear record of improvements and maintenance actions. Third, the outcome the NPS is aiming for is improved protection of historic cabins, springs, and riparian vegetation, which ties the physical repairs directly to measurable resource stewardship benefits.

Administratively, this listing is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and it falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931). The eligible applicant type listed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization other than an institution of higher education. However, the notice makes clear this is not an open call for applications. It is a "Notice of Intent to Award," published to satisfy public notice requirements, and it states that the National Park Service will fund the project under an existing cooperative agreement with GBI. In other words, the announcement is informational rather than competitive: it signals the government intent to fund a specific partner for this specific scope of work, rather than inviting new proposals from other organizations.

The award ceiling shown is $146,939, and the posting indicates expected awards as 0, which aligns with the notice-of-intent format rather than a standard competitive grant cycle with multiple awards. The creation date of the opportunity record is June 25, 2018. Overall, the opportunity describes a targeted, field-focused conservation and historic preservation support project designed to reduce burro-related impacts by restoring and maintaining protective fencing around some of the most vulnerable and valuable sites in Butte Valley.

• The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Repair Fences in Butte Valley to Protect Resources from Burros at Death Valley 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 Jun 25, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 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 GBI.. (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 $146,939.00 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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