Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0034
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0034
- 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 "Baltimore National Heritage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2015 and posted on Apr 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that award has already been given to the Baltimore National Heritage Area Association for their work in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that award has already been given to the Baltimore National Heritage Area Association for their work in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Baltimore National Heritage Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0034) is a National Park Service announcement tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939). It is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that a single award has already been made to the Baltimore National Heritage Area Association (BHAA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, through a mandatory cooperative agreement.
The announced award totals 300,000 dollars, with the published award floor and ceiling both set at 300,000, indicating a single fixed award amount. One award was expected and effectively pre-selected, reflecting the nature of the program and the recipient organization. The posting and creation date are April 15, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2015, and an archive date of April 25, 2015. While those dates appear in the standard federal opportunity format, they do not function like a normal application window because there is no open application process.
Under the cooperative agreement, BHAA commits to using the federal funds to support the Baltimore National Heritage Area (NHA) in a way that aligns with the authorizing legislation and the area’s approved management plan. A core expectation is that BHAA will carry out implementation in collaboration with key partners, specifically including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Another major emphasis is encouraging economic viability in ways that remain consistent with the heritage area’s purposes, meaning economic development and sustainability should reinforce, not undermine, the cultural, historic, and interpretive goals of the NHA.
The agreement also highlights compliance obligations. BHAA must follow all applicable state and federal laws, specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In practical terms, this means that projects or activities supported with these funds must be planned and carried out with appropriate environmental review, historic preservation review, and related procedural requirements when they apply.
Administrative details indicate the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (more oversight and coordination than a standard grant). The listing also notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning BHAA is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of meeting the program’s financial participation rules, though the specific match ratio is not provided in the summary text.
For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153, associated with the Baltimore NHA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Baltimore National Heritage Area (NPS 15 NERO 0034)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement for the Baltimore National Heritage Area under the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939). It is a public notice of a federal financial assistance award that has already been made.
2) Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. This is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public. The announcement serves as notice that a single award has already been issued.
3) Who is the award recipient?
The award recipient is the Baltimore National Heritage Area Association (BHAA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
4) Why does the notice show opening and closing dates if there is no application process?
The posting uses the standard federal opportunity format, so it includes dates like a closing date and archive date. In this case, those dates do not function like a typical application window because there is no open application process.
5) What are the key dates shown in the notice?
The posting/creation date is April 15, 2015. The original and current closing date is April 24, 2015. The archive date is April 25, 2015.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0034.
7) What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The award is tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program, CFDA 15.939.
8) How much funding was awarded?
The total announced federal award amount is 300,000 dollars.
9) Why do the award floor and ceiling both show 300,000 dollars?
The published award floor and ceiling are both set at 300,000 dollars, which indicates a single fixed award amount rather than a range of possible award sizes.
10) How many awards were expected under this announcement?
One award was expected and effectively pre-selected, which aligns with the non-competitive, mandatory cooperative agreement nature of the program and the designated recipient organization.
11) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
12) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, with more coordination and oversight than is common in a standard grant.
13) What is BHAA expected to do with the funds?
BHAA commits to using the federal funds to support the Baltimore National Heritage Area (NHA) in alignment with the authorizing legislation and the area’s approved management plan.
14) What planning or guiding documents must the work align with?
The work is expected to align with the authorizing legislation for the heritage area and the Baltimore NHA’s approved management plan.
15) Who is BHAA expected to collaborate with when implementing the work?
BHAA is expected to carry out implementation in collaboration with key partners, specifically including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
16) Is economic development mentioned as part of the award’s purpose?
Yes. A major emphasis is encouraging economic viability in ways that are consistent with the heritage area’s purposes, meaning economic development and sustainability should reinforce (not undermine) the cultural, historic, and interpretive goals of the Baltimore NHA.
17) Are there compliance obligations tied to this funding?
Yes. BHAA must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including requirements specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
18) What does NEPA compliance imply for activities supported by this award?
NEPA compliance implies that projects or activities supported with these federal funds must be planned and carried out with appropriate environmental review and related procedural requirements when they apply.
19) What does NHPA compliance imply for activities supported by this award?
NHPA compliance implies that projects or activities supported with these federal funds must be planned and carried out with appropriate historic preservation review and related procedural requirements when they apply.
20) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning BHAA is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of meeting the program’s financial participation rules.
21) Does the summary provide the match ratio or exact cost share percentage?
No. The summary indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, but it does not provide the specific match ratio.
22) If someone has questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, who is the contact?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
23) What phone number is provided for the listed contact?
The contact phone number provided is 215-597-9153.
24) Is this announcement connected to the Baltimore National Heritage Area specifically?
Yes. The cooperative agreement supports the Baltimore National Heritage Area and is associated with the Baltimore NHA.
25) Does this announcement invite submissions from other nonprofits, governments, or the public?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not asking the public to submit applications and functions as a notice of an award already made to BHAA.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: IMEDS Methods Research Agenda
Previous opportunity: Freedom s Way National Heritage Area
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0034
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NPS 15 NERO 0034) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| South Dakota Prescribed Fire Training Exchange Apply for F15AS00182 Funding Number: F15AS00182 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| King Ranch Fuel Reduction Study Apply for F15AS00183 Funding Number: F15AS00183 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $106,876 |
| FY 2015 Youth Leadership Programs with Algeria, Belarus, Iraq, the Philippines, and Russia Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 026 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEC 15 026 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Johnstown Flood Museum Restoration, Interpretation, Operation, and Maintenance Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0032 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0032 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $44,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0035 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0035 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $534,665 |
| City of Rocks National Reserve Fiscal Year 2015 Funding Apply for NPS NOIP02AC00001 Funding Number: NPS NOIP02AC00001 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $483,271 |
| FY 2016 Annual Program Statement requesting Concept Notes for Global Innovation Programs to Help the Humanitarian Community Better Respond to Refugees Outside of Camps Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 16 001 Funding Number: PRM PRMOAPGL 16 001 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Ute Tribe Sclerocactus Management Planning Apply for F15AS00189 Funding Number: F15AS00189 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $68,000 |
| 15.PMWRA.Project7.Balkh.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 030 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 030 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,800,000 |
| FY2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Reception and Placement Program Apply for PRM PRMUSRAP 16 001 Funding Number: PRM PRMUSRAP 16 001 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 15.PMWRA.Project1.Kabul.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 026 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 026 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| 15.PMWRA.Project3.Parwan.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 027 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 027 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,300,000 |
| 15.PMWRA.Project4.Panjsher.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 028 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 028 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,900,000 |
| 15.PMWRA.Project5.Baghlan.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 029 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 029 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,990,000 |
| 15.PMWRA.Project10.Takhar.Afghanistan.NOFO Apply for PM PMWRA 15 031 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 031 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,520,000 |
| Tax Counseling for the Elderly Apply for TCE 2016 001 Funding Number: TCE 2016 001 Agency: Tax Counseling for the Elderly Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| USAID/West Bank and Gaza Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) APS Apply for APS 294 15 000002 Funding Number: APS 294 15 000002 Agency: West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| FY 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Award Apply for ECA ECAPEV 16 002 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEV 16 002 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,540,000 |
| FY 2015 Youth Award for Change and Tolerance (Y ACT) Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 048 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEC 15 048 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 2016 Apply for VITA 2016 Funding Number: VITA 2016 Agency: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NPS 15 NERO 0034", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.