Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0089
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0089
- 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 - Youth Project: Expand Access to Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site" 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 Jun 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 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 $42,061.00 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 youth-focused project titled "Expand Access to Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site." The key point is that it is not a request for applications and not an open competition. Instead, NPS is publicly documenting its plan to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement, without full and open competitive bidding. The announcement directs readers to the related documents in Grants.gov for the complete official details, including whatever justification and partner-specific information accompanies the intent to award.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0089. The assistance listing (CFDA) is 15.931, which is associated with NPS assistance programs. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project work (for example, providing ongoing technical input, coordinating access to park resources or archives, and helping guide deliverables), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
The project focus, as stated in the title, is expanding access to the Olmsted archives connected to Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. While the notice text itself does not spell out tasks, projects framed this way commonly involve activities like organizing, describing, and improving discovery of archival materials; digitizing or preparing collections for digitization; creating or enhancing finding aids and metadata; and developing public-facing access pathways (such as online content, educational materials, or improved reference support). Because the title explicitly includes "Youth Project," the effort likely includes structured youth participation and workforce development elements, such as internships or paid project roles where young people gain experience in archives, museum collections work, cultural resources stewardship, digitization workflows, or public history.
Financially, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $42,061 and anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The posting dates indicate it was created June 29, 2016, with an original closing date of July 8, 2016. In the context of a notice of intent to award, that closing date functions more like an administrative posting window rather than a deadline for applicants, since the notice states that it is not soliciting proposals. Eligibility is shown broadly as "Others," with the expectation that the related documents would clarify which specific organization is intended to receive the award and under what authority NPS is proceeding without competition.
Operationally, this type of notice is mainly about transparency. It signals that NPS has selected a recipient or partner in advance and is documenting the decision publicly, often because the work is uniquely suited to a particular organization, aligns with an established partnership, or is supported by a non-competitive justification permitted under federal assistance rules. Anyone looking for participation opportunities would typically need to review the attached documents to understand the planned recipient, the nature of the collaboration, the period of performance, and what specific deliverables are expected for expanding public access to the Olmsted archival materials at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this announcement?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a youth-focused project titled "Expand Access to Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site." It is a public notice describing NPS's plan to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement.
Is this a request for applications or an open competition?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not soliciting proposals and is not an open competition. It is an intent-to-award notice, meaning NPS is documenting its plan to make an award to a specific recipient/partner rather than inviting applications from the public.
Why does it show a closing date if it is not accepting applications?
The opportunity listing includes an original closing date (July 8, 2016), but in the context of an intent-to-award notice this typically functions as an administrative posting window for public transparency, not an application deadline.
What agency is offering this funding action?
The funding action is listed under the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0089.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 15.931, associated with National Park Service assistance programs.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project work (for example, providing technical input, coordinating access to park resources or archives, and helping guide deliverables), rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement.
How much funding is expected?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $42,061.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the project about?
Based on the project title, the focus is expanding access to the Olmsted archives connected to the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. The notice itself does not provide a detailed task list.
What kinds of activities might be included in "expanding access" to archives?
The notice does not spell out tasks, but projects framed this way commonly involve activities such as organizing and describing archival materials, improving discovery and access through finding aids and metadata, preparing materials for digitization, and creating public-facing access pathways (for example, online content, educational materials, or improved reference support).
What does "Youth Project" mean in this context?
The title indicates a youth-focused effort, which likely includes structured youth participation and workforce development components (such as internships or paid project roles) that provide experience related to archives, digitization workflows, cultural resources stewardship, museum collections work, or public history. The notice does not provide the specific youth structure or roles.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing shows eligibility broadly as "Others," but because this is a Notice of Intent to Award (not an open solicitation), the practical expectation is that the related documents identify the intended recipient and explain the authority for proceeding without competition.
Can my organization still submit an application through Grants.gov?
This notice indicates NPS is not requesting applications and is not running a full and open competition for this action. The posting is primarily for transparency about an intended award rather than to collect applications.
Where can I find the official details and any attachments?
The notice directs readers to the related documents in Grants.gov for the complete official details, including the justification and any partner-specific information that accompanies the intent to award.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary funding action?
It is listed as a discretionary funding action, meaning it is not an entitlement or formula allocation. The notice is documenting NPS's planned use of discretionary assistance funding for this specific cooperative agreement.
Why would NPS use a non-competitive approach for this award?
The notice describes an intent to fund specific project activities without full and open competitive bidding. This type of notice is generally used for transparency when an agency has selected a recipient in advance, often because the work is uniquely suited to a particular organization, aligns with an established partnership, or fits an allowed non-competitive justification under federal assistance rules. The specific justification is expected to be in the Grants.gov documents.
What site and collections are involved?
The project is tied to the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and focuses on expanding access to the Olmsted archives associated with that site.
Does the notice provide a period of performance or specific deliverables?
Not in the text provided. The notice suggests that details like period of performance, planned recipient/partner, and deliverables are contained in the attached or related documents on Grants.gov.
What should someone do if they want to understand the planned recipient or collaboration details?
The next step is to review the related documents in Grants.gov referenced by the notice, since those are described as containing the complete official details, including justification and partner-specific information.
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