Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0079
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0079
- The 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 "2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2013 and posted on Jul 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2013 This is not a request for applications, this is just an announcement that this cooperator has entered into a cooperative agreement with the NPS for their work on the 2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $299,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $299,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This is not a request for applications, this is just an announcement that this cooperator has entered into a cooperative agreement with the NPS for their work on the 2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) notice titled "2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0079) is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. It is simply a public announcement that a specific cooperating organization has already entered into a cooperative agreement with NPS to carry out work connected to 2013 strategic planning and program implementation for the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP). In other words, the posting functions as a transparency notice about an award arrangement that is already in place, rather than an invitation for new proposals.
The cooperative agreement supports ongoing administration, planning, stakeholder coordination, interpretation, and public outreach across the national heritage area. A core requirement is maintaining the existing network of ten county-based regional stakeholder groups, ensuring representation from all counties within the heritage area. This emphasizes grassroots and county-level participation so that planning and programming reflect the priorities and character of communities throughout the Champlain Valley.
A major programmatic focus is the development and continuation of CVNHP initiatives aligned with the partnership's three approved interpretive themes. The first theme, "Making of Nations," centers on the history of settlement and exploration in the Champlain Valley and the region's role in major American conflicts, highlighting how those events shaped the long period of peace the area experiences today. The second theme, "Corridor of Commerce," interprets Lake Champlain as an economic engine, looking at both historic and present-day commerce connected to the lake and its tributaries, canals, and transportation links. The third theme, "Conservation and Community," connects the region's agricultural history and environmental changes to contemporary community life, including the economic and cultural importance of locally grown food.
Within those themes, the notice specifically calls out the continuation of partnerships, programs, and projects that interpret, educate, and conduct outreach. Two ongoing efforts are highlighted: a commemorative program tied to the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace between the United States and Canada (supporting the "Making of Nations" theme), and an interpretive program focused on sustainable agriculture and the agricultural tourism economy (supporting both "Conservation and Community" and "Corridor of Commerce"). Together, these activities signal an emphasis on public-facing interpretation that links history, economic development, and landscape stewardship.
The cooperator is also responsible for implementing tasks laid out in two referenced work plans and budgets: Attachment A (FY13 Work Plan and Budget for CVNHP Administration and Management Plan Implementation) and Attachment B (Work Plan and Budget for Improving Access to Interpretation on the Lois McClure). While the notice does not reproduce these attachments, it indicates that the cooperative agreement includes both broad management/administration responsibilities and a more specific project aimed at enhancing interpretive access associated with the Lois McClure.
Compliance obligations are explicitly stated. The cooperator must follow all applicable state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This suggests that any on-the-ground actions, interpretive installations, or program activities with potential environmental or cultural resource impacts must be planned and carried out in line with federal review and preservation requirements.
In terms of funding details, the announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $299,500, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $299,500, indicating a single, fixed award amount for this agreement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency compared with a standard grant. The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). Cost sharing or matching is required. Eligibility is shown as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice repeatedly clarifies that eligibility language does not mean applications are being accepted because the agreement has already been executed.
Key dates in the posting include a posted and creation date of July 16, 2013, an original and current closing date of July 20, 2013, and an archive date of July 21, 2013. These dates function more like administrative posting timelines rather than an application window, since the announcement is informational. The listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, with a phone number provided for help accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant opportunity that accepts new applications?
No. The National Park Service (NPS) posting titled "2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0079) is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. It is an informational notice that a cooperative agreement has already been executed with a specific cooperating organization.
If it is not accepting applications, what is the purpose of the posting?
The posting functions as a transparency/public announcement about an award arrangement that is already in place. It describes the purpose and scope of work being carried out under an existing NPS cooperative agreement rather than inviting new proposals.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0079.
What is the title of the notice?
The notice is titled "2013 Strategic Planning for the Champlain Heritage Partnership."
Who is the federal agency associated with this notice?
The federal agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What program or partnership does the cooperative agreement support?
The cooperative agreement supports work connected to 2013 strategic planning and program implementation for the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP), including ongoing administration, planning, stakeholder coordination, interpretation, and public outreach across the national heritage area.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency compared with a standard grant arrangement.
How much funding is associated with this award?
The notice lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $299,500. The award ceiling and floor are both $299,500, indicating a single fixed award amount for this agreement.
How many awards were expected under this posting?
One award is expected, consistent with the notice being an announcement of an already-established cooperative agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number identified in the notice?
The assistance listing is CFDA 15.939, described as National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Who is shown as eligible in the notice, and does that mean proposals can be submitted?
Eligibility is shown as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice repeatedly clarifies that this eligibility language does not mean applications are being accepted, because the cooperative agreement has already been executed with a specific cooperator.
What core administrative or stakeholder requirement is highlighted?
A core requirement is maintaining the existing network of ten county-based regional stakeholder groups and ensuring representation from all counties within the heritage area. This is intended to keep planning and programming grounded in county-level, community-driven participation across the Champlain Valley.
What are the three approved interpretive themes that guide CVNHP initiatives?
The cooperative agreement emphasizes development and continuation of initiatives aligned with three approved interpretive themes: (1) Making of Nations, (2) Corridor of Commerce, and (3) Conservation and Community.
What does the "Making of Nations" theme focus on?
"Making of Nations" centers on the history of settlement and exploration in the Champlain Valley and the region's role in major American conflicts, highlighting how those events shaped the long period of peace the area experiences today.
What does the "Corridor of Commerce" theme focus on?
"Corridor of Commerce" interprets Lake Champlain as an economic engine, examining historic and present-day commerce connected to the lake and its tributaries, canals, and transportation links.
What does the "Conservation and Community" theme focus on?
"Conservation and Community" links the region's agricultural history and environmental change to contemporary community life, including the economic and cultural importance of locally grown food.
What kinds of activities are emphasized within those interpretive themes?
The notice calls out the continuation of partnerships, programs, and projects that interpret, educate, and conduct outreach, signaling an emphasis on public-facing interpretation that connects history, economic development, and landscape stewardship.
Which specific ongoing efforts are highlighted in the notice?
Two ongoing efforts are highlighted: (1) a commemorative program tied to the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace between the United States and Canada (supporting the "Making of Nations" theme), and (2) an interpretive program focused on sustainable agriculture and the agricultural tourism economy (supporting both "Conservation and Community" and "Corridor of Commerce").
What work plans and budgets are referenced as part of the cooperative agreement?
The cooperator is responsible for implementing tasks laid out in two referenced work plans and budgets: Attachment A (FY13 Work Plan and Budget for CVNHP Administration and Management Plan Implementation) and Attachment B (Work Plan and Budget for Improving Access to Interpretation on the Lois McClure).
Does the notice include the full text of Attachment A and Attachment B?
No. The notice does not reproduce the attachments, but it indicates they are part of the cooperative agreement and include both broad administration/management responsibilities and a specific effort to improve interpretive access associated with the Lois McClure.
What is the "Lois McClure" project component mentioned in the notice?
The notice references a work plan and budget (Attachment B) for "Improving Access to Interpretation on the Lois McClure," indicating a specific project element focused on enhancing interpretive access connected to the Lois McClure.
What compliance requirements are explicitly stated?
The cooperator must follow all applicable state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This indicates that activities with potential environmental or cultural resource impacts must be planned and carried out in line with federal review and preservation requirements.
What are the key dates shown on the posting?
The notice lists a posted and creation date of July 16, 2013; an original and current closing date of July 20, 2013; and an archive date of July 21, 2013.
Do the listed closing and archive dates represent an application window?
No. Although closing and archive dates are displayed, the notice is described as informational rather than a request for applications. The dates function as administrative posting timelines, not an open competition period.
Who is the point of contact for the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist. A phone number is provided in the posting for assistance with accessing the full announcement.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the full notice?
The posting indicates that the point of contact (Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist) can provide help accessing the full announcement using the phone number included in the notice.
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