Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0101
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- 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 "2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2014 This is an announcement that a cooperative agreement has been entered into with the Friends of Acadia for their work on 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products. Specifically, they will Serve as the liaison with the high school to coordinate meetings, planning, and other work involving both partners and the NPS. Complete the work as described in this CA and attached workplan at a cost not to exceed 44,000. Provide equipment, personnel, and other in kind resources necessary to create 2016 Centennial educational products (i.e. evaluation strategy). Provide expertise in filmmaking including story structure, script writing, preproduction scheduling, cinematography and lightening, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and title and effect finishing in partnership with the Mount Desert Island High School. Host a high school filmmaking course at Mount Desert Island High School designed to produce a half hour video entitled Acadia 2016 Project which is a film by youth for youth. Complete current initiative focused on evaluation of residential education program plan (S.E.A. Schoodic Education Adventure).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $44,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $44,000.00 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 an announcement that a cooperative agreement has been entered into with the Friends of Acadia for their work on 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products. Specifically, they will Serve as the liaison with the high school to coordinate meetings, planning, and other work involving both partners and the NPS. Complete the work as described in this CA and attached workplan at a cost not to exceed 44,000. Provide equipment, personnel, and other in kind resources necessary to create 2016 Centennial educational products (i.e. evaluation strategy). Provide expertise in filmmaking including story structure, script writing, preproduction scheduling, cinematography and lightening, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and title and effect finishing in partnership with the Mount Desert Island High School. Host a high school filmmaking course at Mount Desert Island High School designed to produce a half hour video entitled Acadia 2016 Project which is a film by youth for youth. Complete current initiative focused on evaluation of residential education program plan ( S.E.A. Schoodic Education Adventure).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement documenting an award made to Friends of Acadia to help develop education and outreach products tied to Acadia National Park's 2016 centennial efforts. Rather than being a wide-open competitive grant solicitation, the notice functions as a public announcement that the NPS has entered into a specific partnership arrangement with a single nonprofit partner to deliver defined project work. The agreement supports youth-focused media production and education program evaluation work connected to park interpretation and outreach.
The core purpose of the project is to produce centennial-related educational products and strengthen youth engagement through filmmaking, while also advancing evaluation planning for an existing residential education initiative. Friends of Acadia is expected to serve as the key liaison between the NPS and Mount Desert Island High School, coordinating meetings, planning sessions, and ongoing collaboration among the school, the nonprofit partner, and the park. In addition to coordination, the partner is responsible for completing the work described in the cooperative agreement and its attached workplan, with total project costs capped at $44,000.
A major deliverable is a student-centered filmmaking effort. Friends of Acadia will provide filmmaking expertise spanning the full production pipeline, including story structure and script development, preproduction scheduling, cinematography and lighting, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and finishing work such as titles and effects. This technical and creative support is to be delivered in partnership with Mount Desert Island High School, with the intent of building student skills while producing a polished public-facing education product. As part of that effort, Friends of Acadia will host a high school filmmaking course at Mount Desert Island High School designed specifically to produce a half-hour video titled "Acadia 2016 Project," described as a film by youth for youth.
Beyond the film, the agreement also includes work associated with education program evaluation. Friends of Acadia will provide equipment, personnel, and other in-kind resources necessary to create centennial educational products, explicitly including an evaluation strategy. They will also complete a current initiative focused on evaluation of the residential education program plan known as S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure). Taken together, these elements signal that the project is both product-oriented (creating a youth-made centennial film and related educational outputs) and capacity-oriented (helping the park and partners assess and improve education programming through evaluation planning).
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0101 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement instrument, reflecting substantial collaboration between the NPS and the recipient during project execution. The program is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $44,000 and both the award ceiling and floor set at $44,000, indicating a single fixed-size award. No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated, although the recipient is expected to contribute in-kind resources such as equipment and personnel. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, consistent with Friends of Acadia's role as the designated partner.
Key dates included in the notice show it was posted and created on July 30, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 4, 2014, and an archive date of August 5, 2014. The agency listed is the National Park Service, and the contact provided for access or questions is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153. Overall, the announcement describes a targeted cooperative partnership to deliver a youth-made centennial film, provide professional production support and coordination with a local high school, and advance evaluation work for a residential education program tied to Acadia and the Schoodic area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products (NPS)
What is the "2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement that documents an award made to Friends of Acadia to develop education and outreach products connected to Acadia National Park's 2016 centennial efforts. The announcement serves as a public notice of a specific partnership arrangement rather than a broad, open competition.
Is this a competitive grant that other organizations can apply for?
No. Based on the notice description, this is not a wide-open competitive solicitation. It functions as a public announcement that NPS has entered into a specific cooperative agreement with a single nonprofit partner (Friends of Acadia) to carry out defined project work.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this cooperative agreement?
The designated partner is Friends of Acadia, a nonprofit organization.
Which federal agency is associated with this award?
The agency listed is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The award is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement instrument, which indicates substantial involvement and collaboration between NPS and the recipient during project execution.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0101.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.954: National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total funding amount for the project?
The estimated total funding amount is $44,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $44,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided. However, the recipient is expected to contribute in-kind resources such as equipment and personnel.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The project is designed to (1) produce centennial-related educational products and strengthen youth engagement through filmmaking, and (2) advance evaluation planning for an existing residential education initiative.
What are the main project deliverables described?
The announcement describes two main areas of work: a student-centered filmmaking effort that results in a public-facing education product, and education program evaluation work tied to the S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure) residential education program plan.
What film is being produced under this agreement?
A half-hour video titled "Acadia 2016 Project," described as a film by youth for youth.
Who is involved in the filmmaking effort?
Friends of Acadia is expected to deliver the filmmaking support in partnership with Mount Desert Island High School, with a focus on building student skills while producing a polished final product.
What role does Mount Desert Island High School play?
The high school is a key partner in the student-centered filmmaking work. The cooperative agreement describes coordination and collaboration among the school, Friends of Acadia, and the park.
What specific production support will Friends of Acadia provide?
Friends of Acadia will provide filmmaking expertise across the full production pipeline, including story structure and script development, preproduction scheduling, cinematography and lighting, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and finishing work such as titles and effects.
Will there be a class or training component for students?
Yes. Friends of Acadia will host a high school filmmaking course at Mount Desert Island High School designed specifically to produce the half-hour "Acadia 2016 Project" video.
How does the project support youth engagement?
The project supports youth engagement by centering the filmmaking effort on students and providing professional guidance intended to build student skills while creating an education and outreach product aimed at youth audiences.
What is included under the education program evaluation work?
The agreement includes creating centennial educational products that explicitly include an evaluation strategy, and completing a current initiative focused on evaluation of the residential education program plan known as S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure).
What is S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure) in this context?
S.E.A. refers to a residential education program plan (Schoodic Education Adventure). The agreement includes work to complete a current initiative focused on evaluation of that program plan.
What is meant by "in-kind resources" in the announcement?
In-kind resources are non-cash contributions. In this notice, Friends of Acadia is expected to provide in-kind support such as equipment and personnel needed to create centennial educational products, including evaluation-related work.
What coordination responsibilities are assigned to Friends of Acadia?
Friends of Acadia is expected to serve as the key liaison between NPS and Mount Desert Island High School, coordinating meetings, planning sessions, and ongoing collaboration among the school, the nonprofit partner, and the park.
What is the maximum total project cost described?
Total project costs are capped at $44,000.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. The notice aligns this eligibility with Friends of Acadia's role as the designated partner.
What are the key dates listed for the announcement?
The notice was posted and created on July 30, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 4, 2014. The archive date is August 5, 2014.
Who is the contact person listed for this announcement?
The contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
How can someone reach the contact listed in the notice?
The phone number provided for the contact is 215-597-9153.
What is the overall takeaway of this announcement?
The announcement describes a targeted cooperative partnership: a single fixed award to Friends of Acadia to deliver a youth-made centennial film and related educational outputs, provide professional production support and coordination with Mount Desert Island High School, and advance evaluation work for the S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure) residential education program plan connected to Acadia and the Schoodic area.
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