Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00035
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- The National Park Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A program of training, technical assistance and research in the area of accessibility for citizens with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2013 and posted on Apr 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $196,071.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $196,071.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00035) is a public announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) explaining its intent to fund a specific accessibility project without competition. It is not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as transparency notice that NPS plans to make a single award under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H2420100163) with Indiana University, specifically through the National Center on Accessibility (NCA). The overall purpose is to combine NPS operational reach and accessibility program expertise with the NCA's specialized training, technical assistance, and research capacity to improve equal access for people with disabilities across parks, recreation, and tourism settings.
The project is titled "A program of Training, Technical Assistance and Research in the Area of Accessibility for Citizens with Disabilities in Parks, Recreation and Tourism." The anticipated total federal funding is $196,071, with no cost share requirement. The award instrument is a Task Agreement issued under the broader cooperative agreement authority, and the statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1g. The CFDA listing is 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning). The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through September 30, 2014. The notice lists one expected award and identifies the eligible applicant type as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but in practice the recipient is predetermined: the National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University.
At the program level, the work centers on strengthening accessibility in both the built environment and programmatic services offered by parks and recreation providers. The NCA supports the NPS Accessibility Management Program by delivering training (including specialized seminars focused on high-impact areas such as trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, playgrounds, and beaches), providing direct technical assistance to parks, and conducting or promoting research on persistent and emerging access issues. During FY2013 specifically, the partnership plans to conduct training and technical assistance activities, carry out comprehensive accessibility evaluations at selected parks, help parks address identified deficiencies, and encourage research that leads to better, more practical approaches to accessibility across varied park settings.
The NCA's responsibilities are framed around assessment, capacity-building, service delivery, research, evaluation, and dissemination. In practical terms, NCA is expected to work alongside NPS staff and individual park units to assess the current state of accessible facilities, programs, and services and then identify where training, technical assistance, and research are most needed. NCA also monitors broader trends in the park and recreation field to anticipate new accessibility needs. Using Indiana University's educational resources, NCA helps design and implement a national training and education program for professionals across federal, state, local, and private park and recreation organizations, aiming to increase awareness and practical knowledge about ensuring equal access consistent with applicable laws, standards, and regulations. In addition, NCA provides consultation and technical assistance to practitioners, undertakes field-based research to identify and address real-world accessibility challenges, evaluates the effectiveness of these training and technical services with partners, and shares outputs widely through web resources, in-person and web-based training, and hard-copy research materials so the broader field and the public benefit.
The NPS role is described as an active partner rather than a passive funder, which is typical of cooperative agreements. NPS agrees to jointly evaluate accessibility status and needs with the NCA, contribute technical expertise through the Accessibility Management Program, and help develop and implement national training initiatives through workshops, seminars, and fieldwork. NPS also commits its extensive National Park System resources to support a national technical assistance and consultation program and to enable field-based research in real park environments. Finally, NPS participates in evaluating the partnership's effectiveness and adjusting the program based on what the evaluations show is working or needs improvement.
A key element of the announcement is the justification for making a non-competitive (single source) award. Under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), agencies must document why competition is not practicable. Here, NPS cites "Unique Qualifications" and explains that competition was not pursued because this task agreement falls under an existing cooperative agreement with the NCA/Indiana University specifically established to deliver national-level accessibility training, technical assistance, and research for park and recreation environments. In other words, the agency is continuing work through an established partnership structure rather than opening a new competitive solicitation for the same scope of work.
For administrative details, the public point of contact is June Zastrow at the National Park Service (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov). The announcement was posted April 15, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 19, 2013, and an archive date of April 30, 2013, reflecting that the notice function is primarily informational rather than a standard competitive application window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00035?
P13AS00035 is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice stating NPS intent to fund a specific accessibility project without competition. The notice functions primarily as a transparency announcement, not as an open call for applications.
Is this an open grant opportunity that I can apply for?
No. This notice is not an open solicitation. NPS indicates it plans to make a single, non-competitive award under an existing Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient is predetermined and applications are not being accepted.
Why is this award being made without competition?
NPS justifies the non-competitive (single source) approach under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) based on "Unique Qualifications." The work is being issued as a task agreement under an established cooperative agreement specifically set up to deliver national-level accessibility training, technical assistance, and research for park and recreation environments.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The expected recipient is Indiana University, through the National Center on Accessibility (NCA), under the existing Cooperative Agreement H2420100163.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice lists one expected award.
What is the project title and overall focus?
The project is titled "A program of Training, Technical Assistance and Research in the Area of Accessibility for Citizens with Disabilities in Parks, Recreation and Tourism." It focuses on improving equal access for people with disabilities across parks, recreation, and tourism settings.
What is the purpose of the NPS and NCA partnership described in the notice?
The purpose is to combine NPS operational reach and accessibility program expertise with the NCA's specialized training, technical assistance, and research capacity, strengthening accessibility in both the built environment and programmatic services offered by parks and recreation providers.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total federal funding is $196,071.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a Task Agreement issued under a broader Cooperative Agreement authority (Cooperative Agreement H2420100163).
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The notice cites statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1g.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through September 30, 2014.
What kinds of activities are planned under this project?
The work centers on training, technical assistance, and research related to accessibility. Activities described include specialized seminars, direct technical assistance to parks, comprehensive accessibility evaluations at selected parks, support to address identified deficiencies, and encouraging research that leads to practical approaches to accessibility across varied park settings.
What accessibility topics or settings are specifically highlighted for training?
The notice highlights seminars focused on high-impact areas such as trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, playgrounds, and beaches.
What are the National Center on Accessibility (NCA) responsibilities under this effort?
NCA responsibilities include assessment, capacity-building, service delivery, research, evaluation, and dissemination. In practice, this includes working with NPS and park units to assess accessibility status and needs, identifying where training and technical assistance are most needed, monitoring field trends to anticipate emerging needs, designing and implementing national training and education programs, providing consultation and technical assistance, conducting field-based research, evaluating effectiveness with partners, and sharing outputs through web resources, trainings, and hard-copy research materials.
What is the National Park Service (NPS) role in the cooperative agreement?
NPS is described as an active partner. NPS will jointly evaluate accessibility status and needs with NCA, contribute technical expertise through the NPS Accessibility Management Program, help develop and implement national training initiatives through workshops and fieldwork, support a national technical assistance and consultation program using National Park System resources, enable field-based research in park environments, and participate in evaluating and adjusting the program based on results.
Who is listed as eligible to apply, and how does that relate to the actual award?
The notice identifies the eligible applicant type as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear the award is intended as a single-source action under an existing cooperative agreement, with the National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University as the predetermined recipient.
What are the posted, closing, and archive dates shown on the notice?
The notice was posted April 15, 2013. The original and current closing date is April 19, 2013. The archive date is April 30, 2013. These dates reflect that the posting is primarily informational rather than a standard competitive application window.
Who can I contact for questions about this notice?
The public point of contact listed is June Zastrow at the National Park Service: 303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
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