Groundwork - Brownfield to Greenspace

Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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.

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Helps communities turn abandoned or polluted land into parks and green spaces. Supports projects that involve local youth and build community capacity.

Quick Facts

Funding
$950,000 - $957,389
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of The Interior, National Park Service

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What Is This Program?

This assistance supports, 1) the creation of nonprofit Groundwork Trusts and their transformation of brownfields and neglected lands and waters into parks, trails, and green space; 2) projects and programs that engage youth and community members in land reuse and environmental justice; and 3) capacity building activities for Groundwork Trusts.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the program guidelines
  • Prepare the application materials
  • Submit the application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/index.htm
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

heather_passchier@nps.gov
202-513-7057

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This program offers funding up to $957,389 (minimum $950,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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