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National Park Service Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) Grant Opportunity

This opportunity is a grant program from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Department of the Interior for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI): - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior - Administered in partnership with the Department of War (DOW) - Program Overview: - RARI is a grant program under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program - Leverages Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for land acquisition and outdoor recreation development projects - Eligible projects include parks, trails, campgrounds, playgrounds, sport fields, water-based recreation, and nature preserves - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants: state and territorial lead agencies, other state agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, local governments, and special purpose districts - Projects must include a land acquisition component - Projects must be located in a REPI Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape - Letter of support required from a military installation or range commander - Dollar-for-dollar match required (up to 50% of project costs), but REPI funds can be used for matching, potentially covering 100% of costs - Projects must be maintained for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity - Must comply with LWCF law, policy, and national priorities - Buy America preferences apply for infrastructure projects - Compliance with federal award regulations is required - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $9,000,000 - Individual awards: $250,000 to $3,000,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for land and recreation development, not a product procurement

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI), administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The program aims to provide outdoor recreation opportunities and promote compatible land uses near military installations or airspace, enhancing disaster resilience. RARI is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and offers funding in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants. It requires a dollar-for-dollar match covering up to 50% of project costs, with applicants responsible for the remainder, though Department of War Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds can be used to meet the cost-share requirement, potentially covering 100% of costs.

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