Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0177
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0177
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD: Expand Access to Olmsted Archives through Digitizing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 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 $174,460.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a public "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project titled "Expand Access to Olmsted Archives through Digitizing." This notice is not a request for applications and is not a competitive funding opportunity; instead, it serves as formal public notification that NPS plans to fund specified project activities without full and open competition. In practice, that means NPS has already identified an intended recipient or partner and is documenting the planned award through Grants.gov for transparency rather than soliciting new proposals from the general public.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award and would be made through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, collaborating on project direction, deliverables, standards, or oversight), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with clarification referenced in the full announcement materials, implying the work does not fit neatly into standard categories and is defined by the specific project scope described in the related documents.
The core purpose of the project is to expand access to the Olmsted archives by digitizing materials. While the notice text provided does not enumerate the exact archival items, "Olmsted" in this context commonly refers to Frederick Law Olmsted and related landscape architecture records that are of historical and cultural significance, including plans, drawings, photographs, correspondence, reports, or other documentation tied to park and landscape design history. Digitization projects like this generally aim to preserve fragile originals, improve discoverability, and make collections accessible to researchers and the public through digital platforms, although the precise digitization methods, standards, and access mechanisms would be detailed in the attached or linked official documents.
Key administrative details included in the listing are the funding opportunity number NPS 16 NERO 0177, the CFDA number 15.946, an award ceiling of $174,460, and an expected number of awards of one. The posting (creation) date is August 29, 2016, with an original closing date of September 7, 2016, which in this case functions more as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than a deadline for outside applicants, since the notice explicitly states it is not open for applications.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification deferred to the full notice documentation. This wording is common in non-competitive intent-to-award postings, because the intended recipient may be a specific type of organization (such as a particular nonprofit, museum, academic institution, or partner entity) selected under a justification for limiting competition. Anyone seeking the complete scope of work, the rationale for the non-competitive approach, or details about the digitization deliverables is directed to consult the "Related Documents" section of the Grants.gov posting, which would contain the complete official explanation and supporting information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this Grants.gov posting about?
This posting is a public "Notice of Intent to Award" issued by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for a project titled "Expand Access to Olmsted Archives through Digitizing." It is a transparency notice indicating NPS plans to fund certain project activities.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and not a competitive funding opportunity. It is a formal public notification that NPS intends to make an award without full and open competition.
Can I submit an application or proposal for this opportunity?
Based on the notice language provided, the opportunity is not open for applications from the general public. The posting functions as documentation of an intended award rather than a solicitation for new proposals.
Why is there a "closing date" if it is not open for applications?
The listing includes an original closing date of September 7, 2016, but in this context it serves as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than a deadline for outside applicants, since the notice is not a solicitation.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Expand Access to Olmsted Archives through Digitizing."
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The purpose is to expand access to the Olmsted archives by digitizing materials. The notice indicates digitization as the core activity intended to improve access to archival content.
What materials are included in the "Olmsted archives" for this project?
The notice text provided does not list the exact archival items to be digitized. It references "Olmsted archives" generally, and points readers to the official documents for full details.
Does the notice explain how the digitization will be performed (standards, methods, platform)?
No specific digitization methods, standards, or access mechanisms are enumerated in the notice text provided. Those details are expected to be in the full announcement materials and any attachments referenced in the "Related Documents" section.
What kind of award will NPS use for this project?
The listing indicates a discretionary award to be made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement during performance, such as collaboration on project direction, deliverables, standards, or oversight, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with clarification referenced in the full announcement materials. This suggests the work is defined by the specific scope described in the related documents rather than fitting a standard category label.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0177.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.946.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $174,460.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
When was this notice posted?
The posting (creation) date is August 29, 2016.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification deferred to the full notice documentation. This type of labeling is common in intent-to-award postings where the intended recipient may be a specific type of organization identified under a justification for limiting competition.
Has NPS already identified an intended recipient?
The notice indicates that NPS plans to fund specified project activities without full and open competition, which in practice means an intended recipient or partner has already been identified for the planned award.
Where can I find the full scope of work and the rationale for the non-competitive approach?
The notice directs readers to consult the "Related Documents" section of the Grants.gov posting for the complete official explanation, supporting information, and details on scope, deliverables, and justification.
Is this posting mainly for transparency?
Yes. The notice functions as formal public notification through Grants.gov that NPS intends to make a specified award without full and open competition, rather than soliciting proposals.
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