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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "To identify, preserve, interpret and improve accessibility to the historic trails and to protect, preserve, and promote public awareness of and appreciation for the Oregon and California Trails." 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 Jul 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 the National Park Service's intent to make a single, non-competitive award under a cooperative agreement to support work connected to the Oregon and California National Historic Trails. It is issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is strictly a public notification and not an open call for applications. In other words, the agency is not soliciting proposals from the public; it is announcing that it plans to fund a specific partner for a specific set of trail-related activities. The notice cites 505 DM 2.12 as the policy basis for providing transparency when the government plans to proceed with a non-competitive assistance action.
The planned recipient is the Oregon-California Trails Association, and the award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That distinction matters because a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement in the project, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, oversight, or technical direction, rather than simply providing funds and receiving periodic reports. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the Natural Resources activity area, reflecting its emphasis on cultural and historic resource stewardship tied to nationally significant trail corridors.
The purpose of the award centers on three connected goals: identifying and documenting historic trail resources; preserving and protecting the trail itself along with associated features and landmarks; and interpreting the trails in ways that improve accessibility and public understanding. "Identify" and "preserve" point to activities like locating and documenting trail segments, researching historic sites and landscape features, and supporting conservation or stabilization of resources that are at risk. "Interpret" and "promote public awareness" indicate education and outreach components, such as developing interpretive materials, supporting signage or exhibits, organizing heritage programming, and helping the public understand the trails' historical context. The mention of improving accessibility suggests a focus on making trail-related experiences more available to a wider range of visitors, which could involve better access to interpretive information, improved visitor readiness, or practical steps that allow more people to engage with trail history where appropriate and feasible.
The administrative details show this was created on July 18, 2016, with an original closing date of July 28, 2016. In the context of a notice of intent, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice window rather than a deadline for submitting applications. The notice anticipates one award. The listed award ceiling is $0, which commonly appears in records like this when the public-facing summary does not specify a funding cap or when the amount is handled in associated internal or supplemental documentation rather than in the announcement itself. The CFDA number provided is 15.935, identifying the broader federal assistance program category under which the action sits.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility information, but the substance of the announcement makes clear that this is a directed, non-competitive action intended for the Oregon-California Trails Association. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a formal transparency notice: the National Park Service is signaling its plan to partner with a specific trails organization to carry out preservation, protection, interpretation, and accessibility improvements that advance public appreciation of the Oregon and California Trails and safeguard their historic resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" describing the agency's plan to make a single, non-competitive award under a cooperative agreement related to work on the Oregon and California National Historic Trails.
Is this an open funding opportunity I can apply to?
No. The notice is not an open call for applications and does not solicit proposals from the public. It is a public transparency notice that NPS intends to fund a specific partner for a specific scope of work.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in practical terms?
It means the agency is publicly announcing its plan to proceed with a non-competitive assistance action. The purpose is notification and transparency, not competition or proposal submission.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The notice describes this as a single, directed award to a specific partner. It also cites 505 DM 2.12 as the policy basis for providing transparency when the government plans to proceed with a non-competitive assistance action.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the Oregon-California Trails Association.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates one award.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What is a cooperative agreement, and why does it matter here?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement in the project. In this context, that can mean NPS collaboration on planning, coordination, oversight, or technical direction, rather than simply providing funds and receiving periodic reports.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What activity area does this fall under?
It falls under the Natural Resources activity area, reflecting cultural and historic resource stewardship tied to nationally significant trail corridors.
Which trails are covered by this planned work?
The work is connected to the Oregon and California National Historic Trails.
What is the purpose of the planned award?
The purpose centers on three connected goals: (1) identifying and documenting historic trail resources, (2) preserving and protecting the trail and associated features and landmarks, and (3) interpreting the trails in ways that improve accessibility and public understanding.
What kinds of activities are included under "identify and document"?
Based on the description, this can include locating and documenting trail segments, researching historic sites, and recording landscape features associated with the historic trails.
What kinds of activities are included under "preserve and protect"?
Preservation and protection can include supporting conservation or stabilization of trail resources and associated features or landmarks that may be at risk.
What does "interpret" mean in this notice?
"Interpret" refers to education and outreach that helps the public understand the trails and their historical context. The notice points to developing interpretive materials and supporting public understanding and awareness.
What types of interpretation and public awareness efforts are mentioned?
The notice references education and outreach components such as developing interpretive materials, supporting signage or exhibits, organizing heritage programming, and helping the public understand the trails' historical context.
What does "improving accessibility" mean in this context?
The notice suggests a focus on making trail-related experiences more available to a wider range of visitors. Examples mentioned or implied include better access to interpretive information, improved visitor readiness, or practical steps that allow more people to engage with trail history where appropriate and feasible.
What is the CFDA number listed for this notice?
The CFDA number provided is 15.935, which identifies the broader federal assistance program category under which this action sits.
What was the creation date of the notice?
The notice was created on July 18, 2016.
What was the listed closing date, and what does it represent here?
The original closing date is July 28, 2016. Because this is a notice of intent (not a solicitation), the closing date functions as the end of the public notice window rather than an application deadline.
What is the award ceiling, and why is it shown as $0?
The listed award ceiling is $0. In records like this, $0 commonly appears when the public-facing summary does not specify a funding cap or when the amount is handled through internal or supplemental documentation rather than stated in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility information. However, the notice itself makes clear this is a directed, non-competitive action intended for the Oregon-California Trails Association rather than an open opportunity for applicants.
Does this notice require any submissions from the public?
No. The notice indicates NPS is not soliciting proposals from the public and is instead announcing its intent to proceed with a specific partner.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for funding?
This notice should be understood as a formal transparency notification, not an invitation to apply. It signals NPS's plan to partner with a specific trails organization to carry out preservation, protection, interpretation, and accessibility-focused work related to the Oregon and California National Historic Trails.
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