15.954: national park service conservation, protection, outreach and educationsam.GOV link: click here for the SAM.GOV assistance listingthis program supports projects that further the mission of…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $279,224.00 to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos on May 14, 2025, under the National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954). The agreement funds a seasonal shuttle service at Bandelier National Monument designed to enhance visitor access and experience during peak visitation periods when the park lacks adequate parking and infrastructure capacity. The shuttle service provides transportation for high-volume visitor traffic to Frijoles Canyon, addressing infrastructure constraints while supporting the NPS mission of resource conservation and environmental sustainability.

The cooperative agreement is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2025, and will benefit diverse stakeholders including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, research scientists, engineers, and the general public. By facilitating visitor access through this transportation solution, the award supports the NPS's commitment to enabling public engagement with national park resources while managing environmental and infrastructural pressures.

15.954: national park service conservation, protection, outreach and educationsam.GOV link: click here for the SAM.GOV assistance listingthis program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service andefforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that are not covered under other specific financial assistance programs. This partnership will provide visitor access into bandelier during high visitation periods when the park does not have adequate parking and infrastructure to meet demands. This shuttle service provides transportation for a large volume of visitors to enhance the visitor experience and provide access to frijoles canyon at bandelier. Beneficiaries include profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions organizations, private nonprofit institutions organizations, non-federal government entities, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public.