Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0046
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0046
- 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 May 19, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that the Friends of Acadia have received an award for their work on 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,354.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $34,354.00 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 the Friends of Acadia have received an award for their work on 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0046) is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement stating that an award has already been made to the Friends of Acadia, rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it functions as a public record of a cooperative agreement tied to Acadia National Park's centennial-related education work, and it repeatedly clarifies that it is not requesting applications from other organizations.
Under the cooperative agreement, the Friends of Acadia is responsible for coordinating directly with Mount Desert Island High School and the NPS. A major part of the work is serving as a liaison to organize meetings, planning sessions, and partner coordination so the school, the nonprofit partner, and NPS staff can align on goals and deliverables. The agreement also specifies that the Friends of Acadia will provide the necessary equipment, personnel, and in-kind support to develop centennial educational products, including an evaluation strategy component.
A central deliverable described in the announcement is a youth-focused filmmaking effort. The Friends of Acadia is expected to contribute professional filmmaking expertise across the full production pipeline, including story structure, script writing, pre-production scheduling, cinematography and lighting, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and final title/effects work. This support is to be provided in partnership with Mount Desert Island High School, and it includes hosting a high school filmmaking course designed to produce a roughly 30-minute video titled "Acadia 2016 Project," described as a film made by youth for youth.
In addition to the film and related educational products, the cooperative agreement includes completing an ongoing initiative tied to evaluating a residential education program plan known as S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure). This indicates that the project is not only focused on creating media content for the centennial, but also on assessing and strengthening the structure and impact of a youth residential education program connected to Acadia and the Schoodic area.
Financially, the announcement lists total funding of $34,354, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $34,354, meaning the agreement amount is fixed at that level and cannot exceed it. The notice also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically signals that NPS expects ongoing involvement and collaboration during implementation rather than a hands-off grant.
Administratively, the posting date and creation date are May 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 29, 2015, and an archive date of May 30, 2015. Although those dates resemble a standard competitive posting timeline, they are included here mainly for formal tracking because the announcement is not competitive and confirms the award has already been issued. The CFDA number is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). Eligibility is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), but the eligibility language is essentially moot in this case because the notice is explicitly not soliciting applications.
For reference and access issues, the contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not requesting applications. It serves as a public record of a cooperative agreement and states that an award has already been made.
Who received the award described in this notice?
The award was made to the Friends of Acadia.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0046.
What is the title of the notice?
The notice is titled the 2016 ACAD Centennial Education Products notice.
Which federal agency is associated with this announcement?
The announcement is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
A cooperative agreement is being used, which indicates NPS expects ongoing involvement and collaboration during implementation.
Is this a discretionary or formula-based award?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
How much funding is included in the cooperative agreement?
Total funding is listed as $34,354.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It is fixed. The award floor and ceiling are both $34,354, meaning the agreement amount cannot exceed that level.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the main responsibilities of the Friends of Acadia under the agreement?
The Friends of Acadia is responsible for coordinating directly with Mount Desert Island High School and the NPS, serving as a liaison to organize meetings and planning sessions, coordinating partners, and aligning goals and deliverables among the parties.
What support must the Friends of Acadia provide to deliver the project?
The agreement specifies providing necessary equipment, personnel, and in-kind support to develop the centennial educational products, including an evaluation strategy component.
What is a central deliverable described in the notice?
A central deliverable is a youth-focused filmmaking effort produced in partnership with Mount Desert Island High School.
What is the expected title and approximate length of the film?
The film is described as a roughly 30-minute video titled "Acadia 2016 Project."
Who is the intended audience for the film?
The film is described as made by youth for youth.
What kinds of filmmaking support are included in the scope of work?
The notice describes professional filmmaking expertise across the full production pipeline, including story structure, script writing, pre-production scheduling, cinematography and lighting, directing, sound recording, music scoring, editing, color correction, and final title/effects work.
Does the project include any educational programming connected to filmmaking?
Yes. The notice states it includes hosting a high school filmmaking course designed to produce the film.
Besides the film, what other initiative is included in the cooperative agreement?
The agreement includes completing an ongoing initiative tied to evaluating a residential education program plan known as S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure).
What does the S.E.A. (Schoodic Education Adventure) component suggest about the overall project?
It indicates the project is not only about creating centennial media and educational products, but also about assessing and strengthening the structure and impact of a youth residential education program connected to Acadia and the Schoodic area.
What are the key administrative dates listed in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are May 19, 2015. The original and current closing date are May 29, 2015. The archive date is May 30, 2015.
If it is not competitive, why does the notice include closing and archive dates?
The dates resemble a standard competitive posting timeline, but in this case they are included mainly for formal tracking because the announcement is not competitive and confirms the award has already been issued.
What is the CFDA number associated with this announcement?
The CFDA number is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education).
What eligibility category is listed in the notice?
Eligibility is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the listed eligibility mean new applicants can apply?
No. Even though eligibility is listed, the notice explicitly states it is not soliciting applications, so the eligibility language is effectively moot for this posting.
Who is the contact person for reference or access issues?
The contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
What is the phone number provided for the contact?
The phone number provided is 215-597-9153.
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