Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0076
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0076
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Collaborative Conservation, Protect, Outreach, and Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 09, 2016 and posted on Jun 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 National Park Service (NPS), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, posted a discretionary funding notice titled "Collaborative Conservation, Protect, Outreach, and Education" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0076; CFDA 15.954). Despite being presented in the format of a grant opportunity, it is explicitly not a request for applications. The notice serves only as a public announcement that a recipient had already been selected, and the work would move forward through a cooperative agreement rather than through an open competition.
The selected recipient, which had to be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education), is expected to support NPS efforts in partnership with the Maine Indian Tribes. The central purpose is public-facing education and interpretation: creating and improving materials that help general audiences understand the history, culture, ethnography, and archaeology of the Maine Tribes. The work is structured on a task agreement basis, meaning specific activities would be authorized and carried out through individual task agreements over time rather than as one single, fixed scope of work.
Key responsibilities include collaborating directly with NPS and tribal partners to develop interpretive and educational products, and providing qualified staff to participate in research and instruction in areas where the parties share interests. A major emphasis is placed on making existing knowledge usable and accessible to the public. To do that, the recipient will review, synthesize, and translate or otherwise communicate existing archaeological and ethnographic data connected to the Maine Indian Tribes, with particular attention to resources associated with Mount Desert Island. The intent is to convert specialized information into formats that support public learning, understanding, and responsible interpretation.
In addition to developing content, the recipient will provide technical support and educational materials that the park can use in its interpretive programs. This can include helping park staff present accurate, well-contextualized information about Maine Indian history, cultural traditions, ethnography, and archaeological findings in ways appropriate for visitors and educational audiences. The project also includes a training and workforce-development element: creating opportunities for student interns to receive museum studies training that aligns with, and can be integrated into, training opportunities at the park. This suggests hands-on learning tied to collections care, interpretation, exhibits, curation, or related museum functions, coordinated in a way that supports both intern development and NPS mission needs.
Administratively, the notice was created and posted on June 9, 2016, with an original and current closing date of June 19, 2016, reflecting the fact that no applications were being solicited. It anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and listed an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates that a specific maximum was not provided in the public notice or that funding would be determined through the task agreement process rather than a single stated cap. Overall, the announcement describes a cooperative, partner-driven effort focused on conservation-minded public education and outreach, emphasizing respectful collaboration with the Maine Indian Tribes and improved public interpretation of tribal cultural and archaeological resources connected to Mount Desert Island.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this National Park Service (NPS) funding notice?
This is a discretionary funding notice published by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, titled "Collaborative Conservation, Protect, Outreach, and Education" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0076; CFDA 15.954). It functions as a public announcement about an award decision rather than an open grant competition.
Is this a grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. Although it is presented in the format of a grant opportunity, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. A recipient had already been selected, and the announcement is only to publicly document that selection.
If it is not open for applications, why does it have a closing date?
The notice lists an original and current closing date of June 19, 2016, which reflects administrative posting requirements even though no applications were being solicited.
Who was eligible to be selected as the recipient?
The selected recipient was required to be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. The recipient could not be an institution of higher education.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What funding amount is available for this opportunity?
The public notice lists an award ceiling of 0. This typically indicates that a specific maximum amount was not provided in the notice and/or that funding would be determined through the task agreement process rather than through one fixed, publicly stated cap.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The work is expected to move forward through a cooperative agreement rather than an open, competitive grant process.
What is the overall purpose of the project described in the notice?
The central purpose is public-facing education and interpretation in partnership with the Maine Indian Tribes. The work focuses on creating and improving materials that help general audiences understand the history, culture, ethnography, and archaeology of the Maine Tribes.
What does "task agreement basis" mean in this notice?
The notice explains that the work is structured on a task agreement basis, meaning activities would be authorized and carried out through individual task agreements over time, rather than being delivered as one single, fixed scope of work.
Who are the key partners involved in the work?
The recipient is expected to work collaboratively with the National Park Service (NPS) and with tribal partners, specifically the Maine Indian Tribes.
What kinds of materials or products are expected to be developed?
The recipient is expected to collaborate with NPS and tribal partners to develop interpretive and educational products. The notice emphasizes making existing knowledge usable and accessible to the public.
What subject areas will the interpretive and educational work cover?
The content focus includes the history, culture, ethnography, and archaeology of the Maine Indian Tribes, with an emphasis on supporting accurate public understanding and responsible interpretation.
Is there a geographic or site-specific focus mentioned?
Yes. The notice highlights particular attention to resources associated with Mount Desert Island when reviewing, synthesizing, and communicating existing archaeological and ethnographic data connected to the Maine Indian Tribes.
What does the notice mean by making knowledge "usable and accessible to the public"?
It means reviewing, synthesizing, translating, and/or otherwise communicating existing archaeological and ethnographic data so that specialized information can be converted into formats that support public learning, understanding, and responsible interpretation.
What role does research and instruction play in the project?
The recipient is expected to provide qualified staff to participate in research and instruction in areas where the parties share interests, as part of the collaborative work with NPS and tribal partners.
Will the recipient support NPS interpretive programming directly?
Yes. The notice states the recipient will provide technical support and educational materials that the park can use in its interpretive programs, including helping park staff present accurate and well-contextualized information for visitors and educational audiences.
What kinds of interpretive support might be included?
Based on the notice, interpretive support can include materials and technical assistance that help park staff communicate Maine Indian history, cultural traditions, ethnography, and archaeological findings in appropriate ways for public audiences.
Does the project include internships or workforce development?
Yes. The notice includes a training and workforce-development element focused on creating opportunities for student interns to receive museum studies training that aligns with, and can be integrated into, training opportunities at the park.
What type of intern training is mentioned?
The notice suggests hands-on museum studies learning tied to functions such as collections care, interpretation, exhibits, curation, or related museum work, coordinated to support intern development and NPS mission needs.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was created and posted on June 9, 2016.
What is the CFDA number listed for this notice?
The notice lists CFDA 15.954.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0076.
What is the main theme or approach emphasized by the announcement?
The announcement describes a cooperative, partner-driven effort focused on conservation-minded public education, outreach, and respectful collaboration with the Maine Indian Tribes, with the goal of improving public interpretation of tribal cultural and archaeological resources connected to Mount Desert Island.
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