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- 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 23, 2014 and posted on Jul 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2014 This is NOT a solicitation for applications. This is an announcement that the Chesapeake Conservacy, Inc. has been awarded funding for their work on the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Specifically, they will 1. Perform tasks and provide deliverables as identified in thei Work Plan. The Conservancy and the National Park Service will jointly develop project specific detailed work plans for each item in the overall work plan. 2. Support overall trail management and coordination by providing advice and support in the execution of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT comprehensive management plan. 3. Support development and implementation of trail related communications, including development of digital media, content, events calendar, site data updates, and Bay Journeys. 4. Support trail interpretation, including development of an interpretive guide training program (subject to a modification to provide additional funds) and development of a mobile interpretive station. 5. Support and coordinate trail conservation and planning, including implementation of the trail conservation strategy on high potential route segments, development of mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, providing GIS support, and assisting with segment planning as the NPSs land protection strategy partner. 6. Support collaborative large landscape conservation efforts through co convening and staffing the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and co sponsoring land trust meetings in Chesapeake watershed states. The partnership, a consortium of federal and state agencies and non governmental organizations, has been convened by NPS and the Conservancy since 2010 to support collaboration on landscape conservation. 7. Select and provide a full time intern under contract working in NPS offices to assist in carrying out the tasks in this agreement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $492,701.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $492,701.00 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 solicitation for applications. This is an announcement that the Chesapeake Conservacy, Inc. has been awarded funding for their work on the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Specifically, they will 1. Perform tasks and provide deliverables as identified in thei Work Plan. The Conservancy and the National Park Service will jointly develop project specific detailed work plans for each item in the overall work plan. 2. Support overall trail management and coordination by providing advice and support in the execution of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT comprehensive management plan. 3. Support development and implementation of trail related communications, including development of digital media, content, events calendar, site data updates, and Bay Journeys. 4. Support trail interpretation, including development of an interpretive guide training program (subject to a modification to provide additional funds) and development of a mobile interpretive station. 5. Support and coordinate trail conservation and planning, including implementation of the trail conservation strategy on high potential route segments, development of mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, providing GIS support, and assisting with segment planning as the NPS s land protection strategy partner. 6. Support collaborative large landscape conservation efforts through co convening and staffing the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and co sponsoring land trust meetings in Chesapeake watershed states. The partnership, a consortium of federal and state agencies and non governmental organizations, has been convened by NPS and the Conservancy since 2010 to support collaboration on landscape conservation. 7. Select and provide a full time intern under contract working in NPS offices to assist in carrying out the tasks in this agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant notice titled "Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network" is not an open call for proposals. It is a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made a discretionary award to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. to carry out specific work supporting the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (NHT) and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. The funding is being provided through a cooperative agreement, which means the Conservancy and NPS are expected to work closely together, including jointly developing detailed, project-specific work plans tied to an overall approved work plan.
The core purpose of the award is to strengthen day-to-day trail management, public engagement, interpretation, conservation planning, and regional collaboration across the Chesapeake watershed. On the management side, the Conservancy will support overall trail coordination and help advance implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT comprehensive management plan by providing technical advice and direct assistance. On the communications side, the work includes developing and implementing trail-related outreach products, with an emphasis on digital media and content development, maintaining an events calendar, updating site-related data, and supporting "Bay Journeys" materials and promotion that help visitors plan and experience the trail and its connected sites.
A major component also centers on interpretation and visitor experience. The Conservancy will support interpretive programming by developing an interpretive guide training program (noted as potentially dependent on a future funding modification to add resources) and by developing a mobile interpretive station, which would function as a traveling or deployable interpretive asset to bring trail stories to different communities and partner locations. These efforts are meant to improve how the trail's history and significance are communicated to the public across a broad geographic area that includes waterways, shorelines, and partner sites.
The award also prioritizes conservation and planning work that protects and connects high-value segments of the trail. Specific tasks include implementing the trail conservation strategy focused on high-potential route segments, producing mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, and providing GIS support to inform planning and decision-making. In addition, the Conservancy will assist with segment planning and serve in a partner role tied to the NPS land protection strategy, helping align conservation priorities with on-the-ground opportunities and partner actions.
Another significant deliverable is support for large-scale, multi-partner landscape conservation efforts. The Conservancy will help co-convene and staff the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and will co-sponsor land trust meetings in Chesapeake watershed states. This partnership, active since 2010 and convened jointly by NPS and the Conservancy, brings together federal and state agencies along with nonprofit organizations to coordinate conservation at a watershed scale, share information, and align strategies that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
Finally, the agreement includes a workforce development element. The Conservancy will select and provide a full-time intern (under contract) who will work in NPS offices to assist with carrying out the agreement's tasks, adding capacity for ongoing coordination, communications, planning, and partnership support.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0093 and CFDA 15.935 (National Trails System Projects). The estimated total funding is $492,701, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $492,701, indicating a single, fixed award amount and one expected award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted. The posting date was July 23, 2014, with an original/current closing date of July 28, 2014, reflecting the administrative window for the announcement rather than a period for submitting applications, and the archive date is July 29, 2014. The listed eligible applicant type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than an institution of higher education), but the notice repeatedly clarifies that this was not a competitive solicitation and that the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. is the recipient. The agency is the National Park Service, and the contact provided for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist (phone 215-597-9153).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice is not an open call or competitive solicitation. It is a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made a discretionary award.
Who received the award?
The recipient is the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc.
What is the name of the grant notice?
Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
Which federal agency is providing the funding?
The National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding agreement is being used?
The funding is being provided through a cooperative agreement, which indicates the NPS and the recipient are expected to work closely together.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the work will be carried out?
It means the Chesapeake Conservancy and NPS are expected to collaborate closely, including jointly developing detailed, project-specific work plans that align with an overall approved work plan.
What is the overall purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to strengthen day-to-day trail management, public engagement, interpretation, conservation planning, and regional collaboration across the Chesapeake watershed.
What management activities are supported under this award?
The Conservancy will support overall trail coordination and help advance implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (NHT) comprehensive management plan by providing technical advice and direct assistance.
What communications and outreach work is included?
Work includes developing and implementing trail-related outreach products with an emphasis on digital media and content development, maintaining an events calendar, updating site-related data, and supporting "Bay Journeys" materials and promotion to help visitors plan and experience the trail and connected sites.
What is included related to interpretation and visitor experience?
The award includes support for interpretive programming, including development of an interpretive guide training program (noted as potentially dependent on a future funding modification to add resources) and development of a mobile interpretive station intended to bring trail stories to different communities and partner locations.
Is the interpretive guide training program definitely funded as described?
The notice states it may be dependent on a future funding modification to add resources, meaning it is not presented as fully resourced without that potential modification.
What is a "mobile interpretive station" in this context?
It is described as a traveling or deployable interpretive asset designed to bring trail stories and interpretation to different communities and partner locations across the trail's broad geography.
What conservation and planning work is part of the award?
Tasks include implementing the trail conservation strategy focused on high-potential route segments, producing mapping products related to Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, and providing GIS support to inform planning and decision-making.
How does the award relate to land protection and segment planning?
The Conservancy will assist with segment planning and serve in a partner role tied to the NPS land protection strategy, helping align conservation priorities with on-the-ground opportunities and partner actions.
What is the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and how is it supported here?
The Conservancy will help co-convene and staff the Chesapeake Large Landscape Conservation Partnership and will co-sponsor land trust meetings in Chesapeake watershed states. The partnership has been active since 2010 and is convened jointly by NPS and the Conservancy to coordinate conservation across the watershed and align strategies across jurisdictions.
Is there a workforce development or internship component?
Yes. The Conservancy will select and provide a full-time intern (under contract) who will work in NPS offices to assist with carrying out the agreement's tasks.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
NPS 14 NERO 0093.
What CFDA number is associated with this award?
CFDA 15.935 (National Trails System Projects).
How much funding is associated with this announcement?
The estimated total funding is $492,701.
Is the award amount variable or fixed?
It is presented as a single, fixed amount: the award floor and ceiling are both $492,701, and the notice indicates one expected award.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
One award is expected, and the notice identifies the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. as the recipient.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
Why does the notice show posting and closing dates if it is not open for applications?
The posting date (July 23, 2014) and the original/current closing date (July 28, 2014) reflect an administrative window for the public announcement rather than an application period for submitting proposals.
What are the archive details for the notice?
The archive date is July 29, 2014.
Who is listed as eligible to apply, and does that mean others can apply?
The listed eligible applicant type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than an institution of higher education). However, the notice repeatedly clarifies this was not a competitive solicitation and that the Chesapeake Conservancy, Inc. is the recipient.
What geographic area does the supported work focus on?
The work is described as spanning the Chesapeake watershed, with interpretation and visitor experience efforts intended to reach a broad geographic area that includes waterways, shorelines, and partner sites.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity posting?
Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, phone 215-597-9153, is listed as the contact for access issues.
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