Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0106
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0106
- 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 "Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network." 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 Jul 15, 2015 and posted on Jul 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that an award has already been made to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. for their work on the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,137.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,137.00 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 an award has already been made to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. for their work on the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant listing titled "Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network" is not an open funding competition. It is a public notice from the National Park Service (NPS) that a single cooperative agreement award had already been made to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In other words, the posting functions as an award announcement rather than a request for new applications, and it reflects a pre-selected partnership arrangement to carry out ongoing work supporting the trail and the broader Gateways and Watertrails Network in the Chesapeake Bay region.
The award was issued under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0106 and is associated with CFDA 15.935 (National Trails System Projects). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates close coordination between the federal agency and the recipient during implementation. The total funding amount is fixed at $90,137, with the award floor and ceiling both listed as $90,137, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2015, had an original and current closing date of July 24, 2015, and was archived on July 25, 2015. Although an "eligible applicants" category is shown (501(c)(3) nonprofits), the notice repeatedly clarifies that eligibility language does not imply an open application process because the award had already been made.
The purpose of the agreement is for the Chesapeake Conservancy to continue providing planning, coordination, communication, interpretation, conservation, and partnership support for the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and related Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails efforts. A central expectation is that the Conservancy will carry out tasks and deliverables defined in a Workplan and Budget, with NPS and the Conservancy jointly developing detailed workplans as the project proceeds. This emphasizes an ongoing, collaborative management approach rather than a one-time, narrowly scoped deliverable.
A major component of the work centers on trail management and coordination. The Conservancy is expected to advise and assist NPS in executing the trail's comprehensive management plan, supporting the overall direction of the trail and helping align on-the-ground actions with the trail's long-range goals. Alongside management support, the agreement places significant emphasis on public-facing communication and outreach. This includes developing and implementing trail-related communications through digital media and content, maintaining an events calendar, updating site data, and supporting "Bay Journeys," which are likely trip-planning or curated experiences designed to help the public engage with the trail and connected water routes.
The notice also highlights interpretive and educational support as a defined work area. The Conservancy will support trail interpretation by developing an interpretive guide training program and by developing a mobile interpretive station. Taken together, these tasks suggest an aim to improve the quality and consistency of visitor information and storytelling across multiple locations, while also expanding the trail's ability to provide interpretation in a flexible, traveling format that can reach different communities and events.
Conservation planning and technical support are another core part of the agreement. The Conservancy will help implement the trail conservation strategy on "high potential route segments," indicating targeted conservation action where protection or stewardship efforts are especially valuable to the trail corridor. The scope also includes developing mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, providing GIS support, and assisting with segment planning while serving as the NPS land protection strategy partner. These activities point to a blend of cultural and natural resource priorities, with mapping and GIS serving as practical tools for decision-making, coordination, and prioritization across jurisdictions.
In addition to trail-specific work, the agreement supports larger regional conservation collaboration. The Conservancy will help co-convene and staff the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and will co-sponsor land trust meetings across Chesapeake watershed states. The notice describes this partnership as a longstanding consortium of federal and state agencies and nongovernmental organizations that NPS and the Conservancy have convened since 2010 to encourage collaboration on landscape conservation at a broad scale. This aspect of the award is aimed at strengthening coordination among organizations working on conservation across the watershed, beyond any single park unit or trail segment.
Finally, the agreement includes a staffing support element: the Conservancy will select and provide a full-time intern, under contract, working in NPS offices to help carry out the agreement's tasks. This suggests the project is designed not only to produce outputs but also to add day-to-day capacity inside NPS operations tied to the trail and network.
For administrative questions, the announcement lists an NPS contact: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this grant opportunity currently open for applications?
No. The listing is not an open funding competition. It is a public notice from the National Park Service (NPS) stating that a single cooperative agreement award has already been made.
What is this posting, if it is not a request for applications?
It functions as an award announcement (public notice) rather than a solicitation. The notice reflects a pre-selected partnership arrangement for ongoing work supporting the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Who received the award?
The award was made to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Does the "eligible applicants" language mean other organizations can apply?
No. Even though 501(c)(3) nonprofits are shown as an eligible applicant category, the notice repeatedly clarifies that this does not indicate an open application process because the award had already been made.
What federal agency issued the award?
The award was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0106.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
This award is associated with CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates close coordination between NPS and the recipient during project implementation.
What is the total award amount?
The total funding amount is $90,137.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $90,137, meaning the amount is fixed at $90,137 for this notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 15, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on July 25, 2015.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is for the Chesapeake Conservancy to continue providing planning, coordination, communication, interpretation, conservation, and partnership support for the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and related Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region.
How are the project tasks and deliverables defined?
Tasks and deliverables are defined through a Workplan and Budget. The notice states that NPS and the Chesapeake Conservancy will jointly develop detailed workplans as the project proceeds, reflecting an ongoing collaborative approach.
What trail management and coordination support is included?
The Conservancy is expected to advise and assist NPS in executing the trail's comprehensive management plan, support the overall direction of the trail, and help align on-the-ground actions with the trail's long-range goals.
What communication and outreach activities are part of the work?
The agreement emphasizes public-facing communication and outreach, including developing and implementing trail-related communications through digital media and content, maintaining an events calendar, updating site data, and supporting "Bay Journeys" to help the public engage with the trail and connected water routes.
What interpretive or educational deliverables are mentioned?
The notice includes interpretive and educational support such as developing an interpretive guide training program and developing a mobile interpretive station to improve visitor information and storytelling across locations and events.
What conservation planning and technical support is included?
The Conservancy will help implement the trail conservation strategy on high potential route segments and provide technical products and support such as mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, GIS support, assistance with segment planning, and service as the NPS land protection strategy partner.
Does the agreement support broader regional conservation collaboration beyond the trail?
Yes. The Conservancy will help co-convene and staff the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and co-sponsor land trust meetings across Chesapeake watershed states, supporting collaboration among federal and state agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
What is the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership described as?
The notice describes it as a longstanding consortium of federal and state agencies and nongovernmental organizations that NPS and the Conservancy have convened since 2010 to encourage collaboration on landscape conservation at a broad scale.
Is there a staffing or internship component included in the agreement?
Yes. The agreement includes selecting and providing a full-time intern, under contract, working in NPS offices to help carry out the agreement tasks.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions?
Administrative questions can be directed to Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist at NPS, by phone at 215-597-9153.
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