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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0040?

NPS 16 NERO 0040 is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity notice associated with the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc. It is described as a public notice of intent to make an award rather than an open solicitation for applications.

Is this an open grant competition that organizations can apply to?

No. The notice is not a competitive grant opportunity and it is not an open call for applications. It is specifically described as a public notice of intent to make an award, meaning the National Park Service is indicating it plans to fund certain project activities without requesting applications from the public.

What does "notice of intent to make an award" mean in this context?

It means the National Park Service is publicly documenting its plan to issue a financial assistance award (in this case, via a cooperative agreement) to support certain activities, and that it intends to do so without full and open competition. The purpose of the posting is primarily transparency around the planned award.

Which federal agency is issuing this notice?

The notice is issued by the National Park Service, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior.

What type of funding is this categorized as?

The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.

What funding instrument will be used for this award?

The funding instrument listed is a Cooperative Agreement.

How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on this notice)?

According to the information provided, cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the supported activities. This often implies closer coordination, shared responsibilities, and ongoing collaboration between the recipient and the agency compared to a standard grant.

Will the National Park Service be involved in the project activities?

Yes, the use of a cooperative agreement indicates that the National Park Service expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the supported activities, which generally means ongoing coordination and collaboration with the recipient.

What is the funding activity category for this notice?

The funding activity category listed is Regional Development.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.939, which is tied to National Park Service financial assistance programs.

Who is eligible to apply?

The eligible applicant field is listed as "Others," with a note to refer to additional eligibility information. However, the central point of this posting is that it is not an open solicitation and applications are not being requested.

Does the listing of "eligible applicants" mean my organization can submit an application anyway?

Not based on the information provided here. Even though an eligibility field exists, the notice is described as an intent-to-award announcement rather than an open call, meaning the National Park Service is not seeking applications through this posting.

How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make under this notice?

The posting indicates an expected number of awards of one, which aligns with a planned, non-competitive award arrangement.

Is this award being made with full and open competition?

No. The notice states that the National Park Service intends to fund the project activities without full and open competition.

What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?

The award ceiling is shown as 0. In this context, that typically indicates that a specific maximum funding amount was not provided in the public synopsis, or that the funding level is defined elsewhere (such as internal documentation or the finalized agreement) rather than in the announcement itself.

Does an award ceiling of 0 mean there is no funding?

Not necessarily. Based on the information provided, an award ceiling of 0 usually means the specific maximum amount was not stated in the public notice or will be defined in other documentation, not that funding is unavailable.

When was this opportunity created and posted?

The opportunity was created and posted on April 22, 2016.

What is the closing date, and what does it represent for this type of notice?

The original and current closing date is May 1, 2016. For notices of intent to award, the closing date is generally tied to the public notice period rather than serving as an application deadline, since applications are not being solicited.

Is May 1, 2016 an application deadline?

No. Based on the description provided, the "closing date" functions as part of the public notice period for an intent-to-award posting, not an application deadline.

What is the main purpose of publishing this notice?

The main purpose is to document transparency around the National Park Service's plan to fund project activities connected to the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc. through a single cooperative agreement awarded without full and open competition.

Who is the intended recipient mentioned in the notice?

The notice is connected to the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc., and it indicates the National Park Service plans to fund certain project activities connected to that organization through a cooperative agreement.