Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00256
Apply for P15AS00256
- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Blue Ridge 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 Jul 30, 2015 and posted on Jul 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a single source award to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc.. This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $690,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $690,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Department of Interior, National Park Service is announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project without full and open competition to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00256) is a discretionary federal funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), offered through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area). It is not an open competition and not a request for applications. Instead, it functions as a formal public notice that NPS intends to make a single-source award to Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc., the congressionally recognized coordinating entity for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
The purpose of the award is tied to implementing the National Heritage Area authorizing legislation ("the Act") and carrying out the area s approved Management Plan. Specifically, this modification adds the FY 2015 Statement of Work (SOW) and the associated FY 2015 budget. The work to be supported spans several program areas that reflect the core responsibilities of a National Heritage Area coordinating entity: Administration and Operations (day-to-day management, organizational capacity, and program oversight), Marketing and Visitor Services (promotion, tourism support, visitor information, and related outreach), Planning (coordination, strategic planning efforts, and partner alignment), Resource Inventory, Development and Interpretation (documenting and stewarding cultural and natural resources, developing interpretive products and experiences, and expanding public understanding), and Grants and Subgrants (regranting or supporting partner-led projects consistent with the Management Plan).
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $690,000, which is also shown as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $0. Only one award is expected. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with the terms of the cooperative agreement and applicable National Heritage Area requirements. Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, NPS typically anticipates substantial federal involvement, which can include coordinated planning, technical assistance, oversight, and collaboration on deliverables and reporting.
Eligibility is effectively limited by the single-source intent. While the eligibility section references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and "others" as noted in the announcement, the text makes clear that NPS intends to fund Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc. without full and open competition. The posting date and creation date are July 30, 2015, and the archive date is August 13, 2015. The closing date fields reiterate that this is a notice of intent and not an application-based opportunity.
For official announcement access, the listing points to Grants.gov, and the contact provided for questions or difficulty accessing the announcement is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist, at 404-507-5754 or AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00256)
What is the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area grant opportunity (P15AS00256)?
This posting is a discretionary federal funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It is issued under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area) and is structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open grant competition where applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is not an open competition and it is not a request for applications. It is a formal public notice that NPS intends to make a single-source award.
Who is NPS intending to fund through this notice?
NPS intends to make a single-source award to Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc., which is the congressionally recognized coordinating entity for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
It means the funding is intended for one specific recipient (Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc.) without full and open competition.
What is the purpose of the award?
The award supports implementation of the National Heritage Area authorizing legislation (the Act) and execution of the area's approved Management Plan. The modification specifically adds the FY 2015 Statement of Work (SOW) and the associated FY 2015 budget.
What is being added or changed through this funding action?
This action is described as a modification that adds the FY 2015 Statement of Work (SOW) and the FY 2015 budget to support the work described in the announcement.
What program areas or activities are supported by the FY 2015 Statement of Work?
The work spans multiple program areas aligned with the core responsibilities of a National Heritage Area coordinating entity, including:
- Administration and Operations (day-to-day management, organizational capacity, and program oversight)
- Marketing and Visitor Services (promotion, tourism support, visitor information, and outreach)
- Planning (coordination, strategic planning efforts, and partner alignment)
- Resource Inventory, Development and Interpretation (documenting and stewarding cultural and natural resources, developing interpretive products/experiences, and expanding public understanding)
- Grants and Subgrants (regranting or supporting partner-led projects consistent with the Management Plan)
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $690,000. This amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $690,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with the cooperative agreement terms and applicable National Heritage Area requirements.
What type of federal award instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What is the practical difference between a cooperative agreement and a standard grant, as described here?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NPS typically anticipates substantial federal involvement. The announcement notes this can include coordinated planning, technical assistance, oversight, and collaboration on deliverables and reporting.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
While the eligibility section references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and "others" as noted in the announcement, this posting also clearly states NPS intends to fund Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc. through a single-source award without full and open competition.
Can another nonprofit organization apply instead of Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc.?
Based on the notice language, this is not an application-based opportunity and is not an open competition. The intent is to make a single-source award to Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc.
Is this posting a request for applications (RFA) on Grants.gov?
No. The closing date fields reiterate that this is a notice of intent and not a request for applications.
Where can the official announcement be accessed?
The listing points to Grants.gov for official announcement access.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are July 30, 2015. The archive date is August 13, 2015.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 404-507-5754. Email: AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area).
What is the connection between the funded work and the National Heritage Area Management Plan?
The purpose of the award is tied to implementing the Act and carrying out the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's approved Management Plan, including work across administration, marketing, planning, resource inventory and interpretation, and grants/subgrants that are consistent with the plan.
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