Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0186
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0186
- 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: Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Communications Coordinator" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 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 $26,002.00 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:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project called "Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Communications Coordinator." It is published by the U.S. Department of the Interior and serves mainly as a transparency and public information step, letting the public know that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement. The key point is that it is not a request for applications and not an open competition. In other words, organizations are not being asked to apply because the NPS intends to move forward with an award without full and open competition.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the recipient will work collaboratively with the federal agency during the project rather than operating entirely independently as they might under a standard grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," suggesting it does not fall neatly into common grant program categories and that further clarification would normally be found in the detailed notice documents. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
In terms of funding scale and structure, the notice lists an award ceiling of $26,002 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). That strongly suggests this is a relatively small, targeted project, likely focused on supporting communications and outreach functions tied to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. The title implies the funded work would center on coordination of communications, which often includes tasks like public outreach, messaging, stakeholder communications, media and press coordination, website or newsletter support, event promotion, and broader visibility efforts for the heritage area. However, the notice itself does not provide a detailed scope of work in the summary text, and it directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for complete details.
The eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as "Others," with the note that additional eligibility clarification would be in the full announcement materials. That said, because this is a notice of intent to award and not a solicitation, the eligibility designation is largely informational rather than an invitation to compete. The creation date for the opportunity record is September 11, 2016, and the original closing date is September 21, 2016. In this context, the "closing date" is best understood as the end of the public notice period or the administrative window associated with the posting, not an application deadline for competitive submissions.
Anyone trying to understand the specifics of what NPS planned to fund (deliverables, period of performance, reporting expectations, partner role, and the rationale for awarding without competition) would need to review the attached or linked detailed documentation referenced in the listing. The posting also includes standard Grants.gov guidance pointing users to site support resources for navigation and general grants information, even though the action here is informational rather than a call for proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this posting?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project titled "Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Communications Coordinator." It is published by the U.S. Department of the Interior and is primarily a transparency and public information notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications and not an open competition. NPS intends to move forward with an award without full and open competition, so organizations are not being asked to submit applications under this posting.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The planned award is described as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically means the recipient is expected to work collaboratively with the federal agency during the project, rather than operating entirely independently as may occur under a standard grant.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating this is a targeted, specific project rather than a broad multi-recipient funding opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount listed for this award?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $26,002.
What is the project called?
The project title listed is "Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Communications Coordinator."
What is the general purpose of the project based on the title and summary?
Based on the title and the summary description, the funded work is likely focused on communications and outreach functions connected to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, such as coordinating messaging and public outreach. The summary text does not provide a detailed scope of work.
Does the notice include a detailed scope of work and deliverables?
No. The summary indicates that complete details (such as deliverables, period of performance, reporting expectations, partner role, and the rationale for awarding without competition) would typically be found in the detailed materials referenced in the "Related Documents" section.
Where can someone find the complete details for what NPS planned to fund?
The posting directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for the full announcement materials and complete details.
What does the activity category "Other" mean here?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the work does not fit neatly into a standard pre-defined grant activity category. The notice implies that additional clarification would normally be available in the detailed documents referenced by the listing.
What CFDA number is associated with this award, and what does it indicate?
The notice references CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note that further eligibility clarification would be found in the full announcement materials. However, because this is a notice of intent to award (not a solicitation), the eligibility label is informational rather than an invitation for competing applications.
What does it mean that the award is "not a request for applications"?
It means NPS is not seeking proposals or applications from the public under this posting. Instead, it is announcing an intent to fund a specific set of activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.
Why does this appear on Grants.gov if it is not competitive?
The posting functions as a public notice and includes standard Grants.gov guidance and links to support resources for navigation and general grants information, even though the action here is informational rather than a call for proposals.
What are the key dates shown on the opportunity record?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of September 11, 2016, and an original closing date of September 21, 2016.
Is the "closing date" an application deadline?
No. In this context, the closing date is best understood as the end of the public notice period or an administrative window associated with the posting, not an application deadline for competitive submissions.
What does "without full and open competition" mean in this notice?
It means NPS intends to proceed with an award without running a competitive process where multiple applicants submit proposals for consideration, as this posting is a notice of intent to award rather than a solicitation.
What should someone do if they want to understand the recipient's role and reporting expectations?
The summary indicates those specifics would be found in the attached or linked detailed documentation referenced in the listing, typically under "Related Documents."
Does the notice specify the period of performance?
No. The summary text does not provide a period of performance; it indicates that such details would be contained in the full documentation referenced by the posting.
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