Good Neighbor Authority – Recreation
Program Objective
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, improving, relocating, constructing, or reconstructing new or existing- (i) trails or trailheads; (ii) campgrounds and camping areas; (iii) cabins; (iv) picnic areas or other day use areas; (v) shooting ranges; (vi) restroom or shower facilities; (vii) paved or permanent roads or parking areas that serve existing recreation facilities or areas; (viii) fishing piers, wildlife viewing platforms, docks, or other constructed features at a recreation site; (ix) boat landings; (x) hunting or fishing sites;
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Federally recognized tribes
- Local governments
- County governments
- Other
The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement (Single Source or Competitive) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized recreation services under this section.
Eligible partners include a Governor, Indian Tribe, or county
“Governors” includes other appropriate executive officials of an affected state or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
“County” includes appropriate executive official of an affected county or of a compact of the affected counties when multiple counties are affected.
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.
(6) Governor
The term "Governor" means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window)(opens in new window).
Award Procedure
Awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds. If funding available awards will be made in accordance with 2 CFR 200
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements