Good Neighbor Authority - Recreation

The Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) is intended to expand limited federal capacity to implement recreation enhancement or improvement services: The term "recreation enhancement or improvement services" means- (A) establishing, repairing, restoring, imp

Projects funded under 16 USC 8571 (Good Neighbor Authority) may include working with State, local, or tribal governments to enhance recreation and improve visitor recreational access. It funds projects like trail building or repair, campground upgrades, restroom improvements, and picnic area expansions. These projects can happen on federal land-or on nearby tribal or local lands-to create seamless recreation areas for everyone to enjoy.

16 USC 8571 defines the term "good neighbor agreement" means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized recreation services under this subchapter. The term "Governor" means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

The term "authorized recreation services" means similar and complementary recreation enhancement or improvement services carried out (A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, or land owned by an Indian Tribe; and (B) by either the Secretary or a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement. Federal land The term "Federal land" means land that is- (A) owned and administered by the United States as a part of- (ii) the National Park System; or (B) public lands (as defined in section 1702 of title 43). National Park Service enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county to carry out authorized recreation services in accordance with this subchapter. County The term "county" means- (A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or (B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties. Retention of NEPA responsibilities: Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to any authorized recreation services to be provided under this section on Federal land shall not be delegated to a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county.

No specific restrictions apply; however, most projects are funded on a year-to-year basis and funds are normally expended during the current fiscal year.

No specific restrictions apply; however, most projects are funded on a year-to-year basis and funds are normally expended during the current fiscal year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payment will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award.

Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.

Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 to 90 days.

None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award, upon request.