Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0003
Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0003
- 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 "Appalachian Trail, Blue Mountain Trail Design near Palmerton, PA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 27, 2011 and posted on Oct 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $52,683.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,683.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Appalachian Trail, Blue Mountain Trail Design near Palmerton, PA" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 12 NERO 0003), is a National Park Service notice intended to inform the public about an upcoming award rather than solicit applications. The National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, states plainly that this is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications, meaning the agency is not opening a competitive process for outside organizations to submit proposals.
The planned funding will be issued as a cooperative agreement and will be made without full and open competition. Instead of running a standard competitive grant cycle, NPS indicates it will execute the work through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H0500000002) with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. In practical terms, that means NPS already has an established partnership mechanism in place with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and this specific trail design work near Palmerton, Pennsylvania on the Blue Mountain segment associated with the Appalachian Trail will be funded through that existing relationship.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with the activity described under a conservation-related purpose (listed as "Conservation Appalachian Trail" in the category explanation). Although the listing includes an "Eligible Applicants" field indicating 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice format and the stated intent to award under an existing agreement make it clear that this posting functions as a transparency notice rather than an open call where multiple eligible nonprofits can compete. The award is expected to be a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reinforcing that this is a targeted action rather than a broad funding program.
Financially, the notice provides a very specific funding amount: the estimated total funding is $52,683, and both the award floor and award ceiling are also $52,683. This indicates the agency anticipated one fixed-size award at that amount, rather than a range of possible award sizes. The posting also notes there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to provide a mandatory non-federal match as a condition of the award.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on October 27, 2011, with an original and current closing date of November 1, 2011, and an archive date of November 2, 2011. Those dates align with how notices of intent to award are often handled on Grants.gov: they can appear briefly for public notice purposes and then be archived, especially when they are not designed to accept applications.
For anyone trying to access the full details, the notice directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. It also provides a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The notice is titled "Appalachian Trail, Blue Mountain Trail Design near Palmerton, PA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS 12 NERO 0003.
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
This notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this an open grant competition where organizations can submit applications?
No. The notice states it is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. It is not presented as an open, competitive process for outside organizations to submit proposals.
If it is not open for applications, why is it posted on Grants.gov?
Based on the notice language, it functions as a public transparency notice about an upcoming award rather than a solicitation. The dates also indicate it appeared briefly and then was archived, which is consistent with intent-to-award postings.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The planned award will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
Will the award be made through full and open competition?
No. The notice says the funding will be made without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice indicates the work will be executed through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H0500000002) with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
What is the existing cooperative agreement referenced in the notice?
The notice references an existing cooperative agreement number H0500000002.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice indicates an expected number of awards of 1, suggesting a single targeted award.
How much funding is expected?
The estimated total funding amount is $52,683.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $52,683, indicating a fixed-size anticipated award rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting notes there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the purpose or activity category described for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and the activity is described under a conservation-related purpose identified as "Conservation Appalachian Trail."
Where is the project work described as taking place?
The notice describes trail design work near Palmerton, Pennsylvania, on the Blue Mountain segment associated with the Appalachian Trail.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The listing includes an "Eligible Applicants" field indicating 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear it is not a request for applications and is intended as an intent-to-award notice under an existing agreement.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on October 27, 2011. The original and current closing date is November 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 2, 2011.
Where can someone find the full details of the notice?
The notice directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 215-597-6476.
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