Good Neighbor Authority - Recreation

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;

Who Can Apply

• State
• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• County Government
• Other (specify)

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

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Program Contact

heidi_sage@nps.gov
3039692065