Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00458
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: John D Rockefeller Jr., Memorial Parkway Administrative History" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $89,713.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00458) to support the completion of an administrative history for the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway (often abbreviated as JODR). The work is meant to produce a comprehensive, well-documented history of how the parkway came to be, how it was formally established, and how it has been managed since its creation. The project is framed as a natural resources-focused effort and would be carried out through a cooperative agreement, indicating that the National Park Service would likely remain actively involved as the project develops rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The core purpose of the grant is to create an administrative history that covers three major phases of the parkway's story. First, it must address the pre-1972 period, including the inception and development of the idea and the events and decisions that led toward formal designation. Second, it must document the 1972 establishment itself, when Congress dedicated approximately 24,000 acres as the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway and named it in recognition of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., described in the notice as a major conservationist and philanthropist who contributed significantly to several national parks. Third, it must examine post-1972 administration and management, meaning the policies, operational decisions, interagency or inter-park coordination, and evolving management priorities after the designation, up to the present or the period specified by the project scope. Because the parkway is currently administered by Grand Teton National Park, the administrative history is expected to reflect that relationship and explain how management responsibilities have been carried out under that arrangement.
The setting and significance of the parkway are central to why this history matters. The JODR sits between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and functions as an ecological and geographic connector between two internationally known protected landscapes. The notice emphasizes that the area contains features characteristic of both national parks, which suggests the history may need to address how the parkway has been treated both as a corridor and as a distinct unit, and how its resources and visitor use have been managed in a way that complements neighboring park objectives. An administrative history in this context is not just a narrative; it typically becomes a reference used by managers, interpreters, planners, and researchers to understand past decisions, institutional context, and the rationale behind management actions.
In terms of funding and award structure, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $89,713 and anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies collaboration, shared responsibilities, and coordination with National Park Service staff during research, drafting, review, and finalization. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945, and the activity category is identified as natural resources, even though the deliverable is primarily historical and administrative in nature. The opportunity was created on August 8, 2016, with an original closing date of August 17, 2016, reflecting a short application window typical of some targeted or time-sensitive federal notices.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). That means the National Park Service was looking to partner with a qualified nonprofit organization capable of conducting archival research, synthesizing institutional and legislative history, and producing a professional-grade administrative history consistent with National Park Service standards. Overall, the grant is best understood as a focused, single-award effort to document the origins, establishment, and management evolution of a strategically important protected corridor that links Grand Teton and Yellowstone and honors the conservation legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Funding Opportunity P16AS00458 - FAQ
What is the purpose of Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00458?
The purpose is to fund the completion of an administrative history for the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway (JODR). The intended product is a comprehensive, well-documented account of how the parkway was conceived, formally established, and administered and managed over time.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the primary deliverable under this award?
The primary deliverable is an administrative history of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. It is expected to be comprehensive and well documented, and to explain major decisions, institutional context, and the evolution of management since the parkway's creation.
What is an "administrative history" in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, an administrative history is a reference-style history focused on establishment, governance, policies, operational decisions, and management actions over time. The notice indicates this is more than a narrative; it is meant to support managers, interpreters, planners, and researchers by documenting why decisions were made and how responsibilities were carried out.
What major time periods must the administrative history cover?
The history must cover three major phases: (1) the pre-1972 period, including the inception and development of the idea and events leading to designation; (2) the 1972 establishment, when Congress dedicated approximately 24,000 acres as the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway; and (3) post-1972 administration and management, covering policies, operational decisions, coordination, and evolving priorities after designation (to the present or the timeframe specified in the project scope).
What specifically needs to be addressed about the pre-1972 period?
The pre-1972 portion must address the origins and development of the parkway concept and the events and decisions that led toward formal designation.
What specifically needs to be addressed about the 1972 establishment?
The 1972 portion must document the establishment itself, including the Congressional dedication of about 24,000 acres as the parkway and its naming in recognition of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
What specifically needs to be addressed about post-1972 management?
The post-1972 portion must examine administration and management after designation, including policies, operational decisions, interagency or inter-park coordination, and changes in management priorities over time.
How is the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway described in terms of location and significance?
The JODR is located between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It functions as an ecological and geographic connector between two internationally known protected landscapes and contains features characteristic of both parks.
Why does the notice emphasize the parkway as a connector between Grand Teton and Yellowstone?
Because the parkway functions as a corridor and connector, the administrative history may need to explain how it has been managed to complement neighboring park objectives and how it has been treated both as a corridor and as a distinct unit.
Which National Park Service unit administers the parkway today?
The parkway is currently administered by Grand Teton National Park, and the administrative history is expected to reflect and explain that management relationship.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be made through a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates active involvement by NPS during the project. The notice suggests the NPS would likely collaborate during research, drafting, review, and finalization, rather than providing funds with minimal engagement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $89,713.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The notice indicates an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
How is the activity category identified in the notice?
The activity category is identified as natural resources, even though the deliverable is a historical and administrative document.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 8, 2016.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was August 17, 2016.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (August 8, 2016) and closing date (August 17, 2016), the window was approximately nine days, suggesting a short, targeted application period.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply under this opportunity?
No. The notice excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility, even if they are nonprofit entities.
What kind of organization was the National Park Service looking to partner with?
The notice indicates the NPS was looking for a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit capable of conducting archival research, synthesizing institutional and legislative history, and producing a professional-grade administrative history consistent with NPS standards.
What subject matter is expected to be included in the administrative history?
Based on the notice, the history is expected to address origin and designation, legislative and institutional context, and how the parkway has been managed since 1972, including coordination and evolving management priorities. It should also reflect the parkway's role within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and its relationship to Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
Why is John D. Rockefeller, Jr. mentioned in the notice?
The parkway was named in recognition of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., described in the notice as a major conservationist and philanthropist who contributed significantly to several national parks. The administrative history is expected to document this naming and related context as part of the 1972 establishment phase.
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