Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00279
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P16AC00327 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (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 $40,776.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00279) is a discretionary National Park Service grant action administered by the Department of the Interior. It is tied to CFDA 15.935 and is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects to be actively involved in the work through coordination, oversight, technical input, or shared decision-making rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the trail's public-facing mission and the kinds of outreach, interpretation, and stewardship activities that often accompany trail planning and development.
The purpose of the project is to carry out work authorized under the National Trails System Act, specifically the authority to enter into agreements to plan for, develop, and manage segments of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHT). In practical terms, this type of effort typically supports on-the-ground and programmatic steps needed to expand, connect, improve, or maintain trail segments and associated resources. That can include planning and coordination among partners, development actions that enhance the trail corridor, and management activities that support long-term stewardship and public use. The emphasis on "segments" is important because national scenic trails often exist as networks of connected routes across multiple jurisdictions, requiring partnerships with state and local governments, nonprofits, and land managers.
Even though the listing contains standard grant fields such as eligibility and award information, it is explicitly not an open solicitation. The notice states it is a Notice of Intent only, and that no applications are being accepted. The action is being carried out as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00327) that had already been awarded through a competitive process. In other words, this posting functions more like a public record or announcement of an intended award action under an umbrella agreement rather than a call for new proposals.
The stated eligibility category includes nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, but that eligibility language does not create an opportunity to apply here because the award is not open. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $40,776, indicating a relatively small, targeted project scope funded through a single agreement action. The posting was created on June 23, 2016, and the original closing date field reiterates that it is not accepting applications at any time because the award is being made under the previously competed cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00279.
Which federal agency is responsible for this grant action?
It is a discretionary National Park Service grant action administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.935.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this context, a Cooperative Agreement indicates the National Park Service expects to be actively involved in the work. That involvement may include coordination, oversight, technical input, and/or shared decision-making, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Education.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to carry out work authorized under the National Trails System Act, specifically the authority to enter into agreements to plan for, develop, and manage segments of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHT).
What kinds of activities does this project generally support?
Based on the description provided, the work typically supports on-the-ground and programmatic steps needed to expand, connect, improve, or maintain trail segments and associated resources. This can include planning and coordination among partners, development actions that enhance the trail corridor, and management activities that support long-term stewardship and public use.
Why does the notice emphasize "segments" of the trail?
The emphasis matters because national scenic trails often function as networks of connected routes across multiple jurisdictions. Work on the trail frequently involves segment-by-segment planning, development, and management, and it often requires partnerships with state and local governments, nonprofits, and land managers.
Is this an open solicitation where new applications can be submitted?
No. The notice states it is a Notice of Intent only, and that no applications are being accepted.
If applications are not being accepted, what is the posting for?
It functions as a public record or announcement of an intended award action, rather than a call for new proposals.
How is the award being made if there is no open application process?
The action is being carried out as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00327) that had already been awarded through a competitive process.
What is the Cooperative Agreement number referenced for the existing award?
The task agreement is under Cooperative Agreement P16AC00327.
Does the listed eligibility language mean my organization can apply?
No. Even though the listing includes an eligibility category (including nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education), the notice also makes clear that this is not an open solicitation and no applications are being accepted.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $40,776.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the project?
The stated ceiling and the fact that only one award is expected indicate a relatively small, targeted project scope funded through a single agreement action.
When was this posting created?
The posting was created on June 23, 2016.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date field reiterates that it is not accepting applications at any time because the award is being made under the previously competed cooperative agreement.
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