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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 Pony Express National Historic 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 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 a National Park Service (NPS) funding action related to the Pony Express National Historic Trail, but it is not an open grant competition and it is not seeking applications from the public. It is a formal "Notice of Intent to Award" issued by the Department of the Interior under the National Park Service, published to satisfy internal policy requirements (cited as 505 DM 2.12) that call for public transparency when the government plans to make a non-competitive award. In practical terms, the announcement is telling the public that NPS intends to move forward with a specific award to a named partner rather than running a competitive process.
The planned award is a non-competitive task agreement issued under a cooperative agreement framework, meaning NPS expects substantial involvement in the work (coordination, technical input, oversight, or shared responsibilities), rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation. The identified recipient is the National Pony Express Association, which is the only expected awardee listed. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Natural Resources activity category, with the CFDA number 15.935 (a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier used at the time to classify the federal assistance program).
The purpose of the award is centered on stewardship and public engagement along the Pony Express National Historic Trail. The work described includes identifying and preserving historic trail resources; interpreting the trail for the public (such as through educational materials, signage, outreach, or other interpretive programming); improving accessibility to historic trail segments where appropriate; and protecting and preserving associated features and landmarks tied to the trail's historical significance. A major emphasis is also placed on promoting public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Pony Express National Historic Trail, which can include activities that highlight the trail's history, route, stations, landscapes, and cultural context.
Key administrative details show this was posted on July 18, 2016, with an original closing date of July 28, 2016. That "closing" date should be read as the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline, because the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. The listing notes an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates the funding amount is either not being publicly specified in the notice, is handled through the underlying cooperative agreement and task agreement documentation, or is otherwise not represented in that particular summary field. Eligibility is not broadly applicable here because the action is intended for a specific organization, although the record lists the eligible applicant category as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility language (which, in a non-competitive intent-to-award notice like this, often simply reflects the pre-identified partner).
Overall, this announcement functions as a transparency notice: NPS is signaling its intention to fund and collaborate with the National Pony Express Association on projects that preserve trail resources, strengthen interpretation and education, improve appropriate access, and build public awareness and appreciation for the Pony Express National Historic Trail. It does not represent a grant program that outside organizations can apply to during the stated period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award related to work on the Pony Express National Historic Trail. It is a public transparency notice explaining that NPS plans to make a specific, non-competitive award rather than running an open competition.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open grant competition and it is not seeking applications from the public.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. This notice is not a request for applications, and the award is intended for a specific, named partner rather than outside applicants.
Why does the government publish a notice if no one can apply?
The notice is published to meet internal Department of the Interior policy requirements for transparency when the government plans to make a non-competitive award. The cited policy reference in the notice is 505 DM 2.12.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
Who is the intended recipient (awardee)?
The identified and only expected recipient listed is the National Pony Express Association.
What type of award is being planned?
The planned action is a non-competitive task agreement issued under a cooperative agreement framework.
What does a "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement framework means NPS expects substantial involvement in the work. That can include coordination, technical input, oversight, or shared responsibilities, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose of the planned award?
The purpose is stewardship and public engagement along the Pony Express National Historic Trail, including preservation of resources and public interpretation and education about the trail.
What kinds of activities or work are described in the notice?
The notice describes work such as identifying and preserving historic trail resources; interpreting the trail for the public (for example, educational materials, signage, outreach, or interpretive programming); improving accessibility to historic trail segments where appropriate; and protecting and preserving features and landmarks associated with the trail.
Is public education or interpretation part of the work?
Yes. A major emphasis is placed on promoting public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Pony Express National Historic Trail through interpretive and educational efforts.
Does the notice mention improving access to the trail?
Yes. The described work includes improving accessibility to historic trail segments where appropriate.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The listing categorizes the opportunity as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number listed, and what is it used for?
The notice lists CFDA 15.935. The CFDA number (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier, as used at the time) is used to classify the federal assistance program.
What does the posted date mean?
The posted date (July 18, 2016) is when the notice was made public as part of the transparency process around the planned award.
What does the closing date mean if applications are not being accepted?
The original closing date (July 28, 2016) should be read as the end of the public notice period, not an application deadline, because the announcement is not a request for applications.
The award ceiling is listed as 0. Does that mean no money is being awarded?
Not necessarily. In this type of listing, an award ceiling of 0 typically indicates the funding amount is not being publicly specified in the notice or is handled through the underlying cooperative agreement and task agreement documentation rather than shown in that summary field.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean here?
In this context, eligibility is not broadly applicable because the action is intended for a specific organization. The listing may still show a general category such as "Others" with additional eligibility language, but the notice itself indicates a pre-identified partner and a non-competitive intent to award.
What is the overall takeaway for members of the public?
This is a transparency notice that NPS intends to fund and collaborate with the National Pony Express Association on projects that preserve trail resources, strengthen interpretation and education, improve appropriate access, and build public awareness and appreciation for the Pony Express National Historic Trail. It is not a grant program open for outside applications during the stated period.
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