Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR3450100116
Apply for NPS NOIR3450100116
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging the Watershed" 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 Jan 26, 2010 and posted on Jan 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $270,000.00 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 "Bridging the Watershed" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIR3450100116) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement focused on education, specifically environmental education connected to the Potomac River Watershed. The notice describes this as an intent to make a single-source, non-competitive award, meaning the agency is not soliciting proposals from multiple applicants and does not anticipate an open competition for these funds. Instead, it is designed to fund one specific recipient based on unique qualifications and an established program structure.
The intended awardee is the Alice Ferguson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Accokeek, Maryland. The rationale provided for the sole-source approach is that the Foundation is uniquely qualified due to its experience and capacity in environmental education, teacher training, and curriculum development, with a particular emphasis on the Potomac River Watershed. The announcement also notes that the Foundation has proprietary rights and administrative oversight of the "Bridging the Watershed" program, which suggests that the program model, materials, and/or implementation framework are owned or controlled by the Foundation in a way that cannot be readily replicated or administered by another organization without access to those rights.
Programmatically, "Bridging the Watershed" is described as a partnership-based effort involving the Foundation working with participating parks, schools, or school systems. This indicates a collaborative model where National Park Service sites and educational institutions coordinate with the Foundation to deliver watershed-focused educational programming. The cooperative agreement instrument type reinforces that the federal agency likely expects substantial involvement in the project, which commonly includes coordination, technical input, shared planning, or other forms of ongoing collaboration during the period of performance, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction.
Funding details in the source data show an expected total of one award with a fixed award floor and ceiling of $270,000, indicating a single award amount rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so the recipient would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2010, with an original and current closing date of February 5, 2010, and an archive date of March 7, 2010, reflecting that it is an older, time-limited announcement that has since been archived.
Eligibility is broadly stated as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), but the practical effect of the synopsis is that it is targeted to a single organization due to the non-competitive, single-source nature of the award and the Foundation's proprietary and administrative role in the program. The listing includes a CFDA number shown as 00.000 "Not Elsewhere Classified," which is sometimes used in listings when a specific CFDA program number is not assigned or not applicable in the way typical formula or standing assistance programs are.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement or having difficulty obtaining it electronically, the contact listed is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritaoliver@nps.gov.
Bridging the Watershed Grant (NPS NOIR3450100116) FAQs
What is the "Bridging the Watershed" grant opportunity?
"Bridging the Watershed" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement. The focus is education, specifically environmental education connected to the Potomac River Watershed.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS NOIR3450100116.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple organizations can apply?
No. The notice describes an intent to make a single-source, non-competitive award. That means the agency is not soliciting proposals from multiple applicants and does not anticipate an open competition for these funds.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The intended awardee is the Alice Ferguson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Accokeek, Maryland.
Why is the award being made as a sole-source (single-source) action?
The rationale provided is that the Alice Ferguson Foundation is uniquely qualified due to its experience and capacity in environmental education, teacher training, and curriculum development with an emphasis on the Potomac River Watershed. The notice also states the Foundation has proprietary rights and administrative oversight of the "Bridging the Watershed" program.
What does it mean that the Foundation has "proprietary rights" and "administrative oversight" of the program?
Based on the notice, this indicates that the program model, materials, and/or implementation framework are owned or controlled by the Alice Ferguson Foundation and cannot be readily replicated or administered by another organization without access to those rights.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be run?
The cooperative agreement structure typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the period of performance. In this case, the synopsis suggests ongoing collaboration such as coordination, technical input, or shared planning rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the program expected to do (in general terms)?
"Bridging the Watershed" is described as a partnership-based effort. The Foundation works with participating parks and schools or school systems to deliver watershed-focused educational programming related to the Potomac River Watershed.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The source data indicates an expected total of one award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $270,000, indicating a single fixed award amount of $270,000 rather than a range.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly stated as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also states it is a single-source, non-competitive action intended for one specific recipient.
If eligibility mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can other nonprofits still submit an application?
The practical effect of the synopsis is that it is targeted to a single organization due to the non-competitive, single-source nature of the award and the intended awardee's proprietary and administrative role in the program.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2010. The original and current closing date is February 5, 2010.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is March 7, 2010, indicating the announcement is older, time-limited, and has since been archived.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing shows CFDA 00.000 with the description "Not Elsewhere Classified," which is sometimes used when a specific CFDA program number is not assigned or not applicable as it would be for typical standing assistance programs.
Who can be contacted for the full announcement or if there are issues accessing it electronically?
The contact listed is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist. Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritaoliver@nps.gov.
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