Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0180
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0180
- 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: Pawtucket Falls Overlook Design and Environmental Compliance, Lowell NHP" 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 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 $156,000.00 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 describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, non-competitive award for work tied to the Pawtucket Falls Overlook at Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell NHP). It is explicitly not a call for applications and not an opportunity for the public to compete for funding. Instead, it functions as a formal public posting that the Department of the Interior, through NPS, plans to support a defined set of project activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition, which typically means NPS has already identified a specific partner or has a documented justification for a directed award.
The project scope, as indicated by the title, centers on two closely related pieces of work: design and environmental compliance for the Pawtucket Falls Overlook. "Design" in this context generally refers to the planning and development of the overlook concept and its supporting elements (such as site layout, visitor experience features, accessibility considerations, and constructability-level details). "Environmental compliance" refers to the analyses and documentation required to meet federal environmental and cultural resource requirements before on-the-ground work can proceed. For NPS projects, that often includes National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and may involve related compliance steps tied to cultural resources, natural resources, and other statutory requirements, depending on the specifics of the site and the planned improvements.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically signals that NPS expects to remain substantially involved during the project, such as collaborating on technical direction, reviewing deliverables, coordinating compliance decisions, and ensuring the work aligns with park standards and federal requirements. The funding activity category is labeled "Other," which usually means the work does not fit neatly into common categories like research, education, or construction and is instead a specialized planning/compliance effort.
Key details from the listing include the funding opportunity number (NPS 16 NERO 0180), the CFDA number (15.946), and an award ceiling of $156,000. The notice anticipates one award total, which matches the intent-to-award format and reinforces that this is a single-project, single-recipient action rather than a competitive grant round. The posting was created on September 11, 2016, with an original closing date of September 21, 2016, though in a notice-of-intent context the "closing date" is generally an administrative window for posting and documentation rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
Eligibility is shown as "Others" with additional eligibility detail referenced in the related documents, again reflecting that the recipient is likely pre-identified or falls into a specific category appropriate for the cooperative agreement. The announcement directs readers to consult the "Related Documents" section for full details, which is where the justification for non-competitive funding, the partner identity (if disclosed), and more specific task descriptions, deliverables, and terms are typically provided. Overall, the listing is best understood as a transparency notice: NPS is signaling its plan to fund design and environmental compliance work for the Pawtucket Falls Overlook at Lowell NHP, up to $156,000, via one cooperative agreement, without soliciting applications from the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this a competitive grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. This notice is explicitly not a call for applications and not an opportunity for the public to compete for funding. It is a formal posting that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to make a single, non-competitive award.
2) What is the purpose of the notice?
The purpose is transparency. The Department of the Interior, through NPS, is publicly documenting its intent to support a defined set of activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition, typically because a specific partner has already been identified or because a directed award has a documented justification.
3) What project is this funding tied to?
The work is tied to the Pawtucket Falls Overlook at Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell NHP).
4) What is the scope of work described in the listing?
The scope centers on two closely related efforts: (1) design and (2) environmental compliance for the Pawtucket Falls Overlook.
5) What does "design" mean in this context?
"Design" refers to planning and development of the overlook concept and supporting elements. Based on the description, this generally includes items such as site layout, visitor experience features, accessibility considerations, and constructability-level details.
6) What does "environmental compliance" mean for this project?
"Environmental compliance" refers to the analyses and documentation needed to meet federal environmental and cultural resource requirements before any on-the-ground work can proceed. For NPS projects, this often includes NEPA review and may also involve compliance steps related to cultural resources, natural resources, and other statutory requirements, depending on the site and planned improvements.
7) What funding instrument will be used?
The listing indicates a cooperative agreement will be used as the funding instrument.
8) What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates NPS expects to be substantially involved during the project. The notice describes involvement such as collaborating on technical direction, reviewing deliverables, coordinating compliance decisions, and ensuring alignment with park standards and federal requirements.
9) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", which generally indicates the work does not fit neatly into common categories (like research, education, or construction) and is instead a specialized planning and compliance effort.
10) How much funding is anticipated?
The award ceiling listed is $156,000.
11) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award total, consistent with an intent-to-award posting and a single-recipient, single-project action.
12) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0180.
13) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.946.
14) What were the posted dates for this notice?
The posting was created on September 11, 2016, with an original closing date of September 21, 2016.
15) Does the "closing date" function like an application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. In a notice-of-intent context, the "closing date" is generally an administrative window for posting and documentation rather than a deadline for submitting proposals from the public.
16) Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is shown as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the related documents. This aligns with the notice being non-competitive and suggests the recipient is likely pre-identified or falls within a specific category appropriate for the cooperative agreement.
17) Where are the full details and official supporting materials located?
The announcement directs readers to consult the "Related Documents" section for full details. That is typically where the non-competitive justification, partner identity (if disclosed), specific tasks, deliverables, and terms would be provided.
18) Why is this being issued without full and open competition?
The notice states it is a single, non-competitive award and explains that this typically means NPS has already identified a specific partner or has a documented justification for making a directed award.
19) Is this notice funding construction of the overlook?
The described scope is focused on design and environmental compliance. It does not describe construction funding in the information provided.
20) What is the overall takeaway for someone reading this listing?
The listing is best understood as a transparency notice: NPS is signaling its plan to fund design and environmental compliance work for the Pawtucket Falls Overlook at Lowell NHP, up to $156,000, via one cooperative agreement, without soliciting applications from the general public.
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