Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI WASOP12AC30726
Apply for NPS NOI WASOP12AC30726
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Hiking Society cooperative agreement" 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 Jun 19, 2012 and posted on Jun 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) posted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a discretionary cooperative agreement titled "American Hiking Society cooperative agreement" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOI WASOP12AC30726). This notice is not a request for applications and is not being issued as an open competition. Instead, it signals NPSs plan to make a single cooperative agreement award specifically to the American Hiking Society, with the purpose of supporting and promoting the outdoor recreation and conservation values of the National Trails System.
The opportunity is categorized under the environment funding activity area and is tied to CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education." The planned award structure is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than simply issuing a standard grant with minimal federal participation. The notice indicates an expected number of awards of one, aligning with the stated intent to award to the American Hiking Society.
Financially, the estimated total funding for this planned agreement is $100,000, and the award ceiling is also listed as $100,000, with an award floor of $0. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligible applicant category is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the NOI language makes clear that NPS is planning a directed award rather than soliciting applications from the broader nonprofit community.
The notice was posted and created on June 19, 2012. The original and current closing date is June 25, 2012, and it was archived on July 25, 2012. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Sybil Winfield, Contracting Officer, reachable at 303-969-2076 or sybilwinfield@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a discretionary cooperative agreement award titled "American Hiking Society cooperative agreement" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOI WASOP12AC30726).
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competition?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications and is not being issued as an open competition.
Who does NPS plan to fund through this NOI?
NPS indicates it plans to make a single cooperative agreement award specifically to the American Hiking Society.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice lists an expected number of awards of one, consistent with the stated intent to make a single directed award.
What is the purpose of the planned cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support and promote the outdoor recreation and conservation values of the National Trails System.
What type of award is being planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the work will be carried out?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than providing a standard grant with minimal federal participation.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment funding activity area.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
How much funding is planned for this award?
The estimated total funding is $100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If my organization is an eligible 501(c)(3), can I apply?
The notice language indicates NPS is planning a directed award to the American Hiking Society and is not soliciting applications from the broader nonprofit community under this NOI.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted and created on June 19, 2012.
What is the closing date listed for this notice?
The original and current closing date is June 25, 2012.
When was this opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on July 25, 2012.
Who can I contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Sybil Winfield, Contracting Officer. Phone: 303-969-2076. Email: sybilwinfield@nps.gov.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NOI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOI WASOP12AC30726.
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