Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0120
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0120
- 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 "Belle Isle State Park Access Enhancements and Virginia CAJO Trailhead Signage" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2015 and posted on Aug 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This is just an announcement that the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has received an award for their work concerning the Belle Isle State Park Access Enhancements and Virginia CAJO Trailhead Signage.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $109,001.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $109,001.00 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 Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has received an award for their work concerning the Belle Isle State Park Access Enhancements and Virginia CAJO Trailhead Signage.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Belle Isle State Park Access Enhancements and Virginia CAJO Trailhead Signage notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0120) is a National Park Service announcement about a cooperative agreement award that has already been made to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VA DCR). It is not a request for applications and was posted to publicly document the award and its purpose. The underlying federal program is listed under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects, and the funding activity category is labeled as "Other" because the posting functions as an award announcement rather than a competitive grant solicitation.
The project focuses on two connected goals: improving access at Belle Isle State Park and developing trailhead signage tied to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (often abbreviated as CAJO). Through the cooperative agreement, VA DCR is expected to coordinate closely with the National Park Service to carry out specific project components. A core requirement is that any access-related work be implemented using environmentally sensitive design, low impact development practices, and universal accessibility principles, reflecting an emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts while making sites usable for a broad range of visitors, including people with disabilities.
Another major element involves compliance and coordination. VA DCR agrees to work closely with NPS staff to ensure that all activities align with applicable federal regulations, policies, and procedures, and that they remain consistent with NPS policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities. This highlights the collaborative nature of the award: it is not simply funding handed off to an external entity, but a structured partnership where NPS remains actively involved in oversight and alignment with federal requirements.
Interpretive and wayfinding signage quality is also a central deliverable. VA DCR is responsible for ensuring that interpretive panels produced under the project are high quality and match established CAJO design standards. The panels must also be consistent with other CAJO signage already installed at Virginia locations, as well as signage that is planned but not yet installed, to keep a coherent visitor experience across sites connected to the trail. In practical terms, VA DCR will also hold the finished panels so they can be picked up and delivered for installation at the appropriate locations, indicating that production and logistics coordination are part of the scope, not just design.
Financially, the announcement indicates one expected award with a total estimated funding amount of $109,001. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $109,001, which typically signals that the award amount is fixed for this action. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement specified. The posting dates show it was created and posted on August 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2015, and an archive date of August 23, 2015; those dates are largely administrative here since the notice is explicitly not soliciting applications. Although the listing includes an "Eligible Applicants" field mentioning 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the accompanying eligibility text reiterates that this is not an application opportunity and exists only to announce that VA DCR has received the award.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153, with the agency identified as the National Park Service and the partner referenced as VA DCR.
FAQs: Belle Isle State Park Access Enhancements and Virginia CAJO Trailhead Signage (NPS 15 NERO 0120)
Is this a grant that is currently open for applications?
No. This notice is an award announcement for a cooperative agreement that has already been made. It was posted to publicly document the award and its purpose, not to request or accept applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0120.
Who received the award?
The award was made to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VA DCR).
Which federal agency issued the announcement?
The announcement is from the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of federal award is this?
It is a cooperative agreement, which indicates an ongoing, structured partnership where VA DCR coordinates closely with NPS while carrying out the project work.
What is the purpose of posting this notice if it is not accepting applications?
The posting functions as an award announcement. Its purpose is to publicly document that the cooperative agreement was awarded and to describe what the award supports.
What program is this award associated with?
The underlying federal program is listed under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects.
Why is the funding activity category labeled as "Other"?
It is labeled "Other" because the posting is being used as an award announcement rather than a competitive grant solicitation.
What are the main goals of the project?
The project focuses on two connected goals: (1) improving access at Belle Isle State Park, and (2) developing trailhead signage tied to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (CAJO).
What design approach is required for access-related improvements?
Access-related work must use environmentally sensitive design, low impact development practices, and universal accessibility principles, emphasizing both reduced environmental impact and usability for a broad range of visitors, including people with disabilities.
What role does the National Park Service have after the award is made?
NPS remains actively involved. VA DCR is expected to coordinate closely with NPS staff so activities align with applicable federal regulations, policies, and procedures, and remain consistent with NPS policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities.
What is required regarding interpretive and wayfinding signage?
Interpretive panels produced under the project must be high quality and match established CAJO design standards.
Do the signs need to match other Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT signs in Virginia?
Yes. The panels must be consistent with other CAJO signage already installed at Virginia locations, as well as signage that is planned but not yet installed, to maintain a coherent visitor experience across CAJO-connected sites.
Is panel production and logistics coordination part of the project scope?
Yes. VA DCR will hold the finished panels so they can be picked up and delivered for installation at the appropriate locations, indicating that production and logistics coordination are included in the scope.
How much funding is included in this award?
The total estimated funding amount is $109,001.
Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $109,001, which typically indicates the amount is fixed for this action.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified in the notice.
What are the posted dates (posting, closing, archive), and do they indicate an application deadline?
The notice was created and posted on August 13, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 22, 2015, and the archive date is August 23, 2015. These dates are administrative in this context because the notice explicitly states it is not soliciting applications.
The listing mentions eligible applicants like 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Does that mean nonprofits can apply?
No. Although an "Eligible Applicants" field mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the eligibility text reiterates that this is not an application opportunity and exists only to announce the award to VA DCR.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Which organizations are specifically referenced in the notice?
The notice identifies the National Park Service (NPS) as the agency and references the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VA DCR) as the partner/awardee.
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