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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dakota County Physical Development NOI, not a Request for Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.941 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2013 and posted on Apr 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice of intent (NOI), titled "Dakota County Physical Development," is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Park Service (NPS) under CFDA 15.941, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance. It is specifically labeled as an NOI rather than a full Request for Proposals, which typically means it signals the government’s intent to fund a particular project or partner and is not structured as a broad, open competition seeking multiple alternative project approaches. The focus is an environmental and park infrastructure planning effort within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS).
The project purpose is to develop formal design and engineering documents for two connected improvements: a trail segment and a wayside rest facility associated with Heritage Village Park and the Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge. In practical terms, the funded work is not for construction itself, but for the professional planning and pre-construction deliverables needed to move a trail and visitor rest area forward in a compliant and buildable way. Typical outputs for this kind of award would include engineered plans and specifications, site design drawings, and related technical documentation suitable for permitting, cost estimation, and eventual bid-ready construction packages, depending on how the NPS and the recipient define the scope.
The opportunity anticipates a single award with a total estimated funding amount of $80,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also listed at $80,000. That structure generally indicates a fixed-size award intended to fully fund one defined scope rather than a range of potential project sizes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources to the project, such as cash match, in-kind services, staff time, or other allowable contributions consistent with federal grant rules and the specific award terms.
Eligibility is limited to county governments, and the named opportunity title and context indicate Dakota County is the intended eligible applicant. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Environment," which aligns with planning and design work supporting public access, recreation, and resource-related visitor infrastructure within a national river and recreation area.
Key administrative dates show it was posted and created on April 5, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 19, 2013, and an archive date of May 19, 2013. The short window between posting and closing is another common sign of an NOI tied to a specific intended recipient or pre-identified partnership need rather than an open-ended competition.
For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640. The additional information link is via Grants.gov, where the full federal posting would have been available when active.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Dakota County Physical Development (NPS, CFDA 15.941)
What is the "Dakota County Physical Development" grant opportunity?
"Dakota County Physical Development" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Park Service (NPS) under CFDA 15.941, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance. The announcement is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI), not a full Request for Proposals.
Is this announcement a full competitive Request for Proposals (RFP)?
No. It is specifically labeled as a Notice of Intent (NOI). Based on the information provided, an NOI typically signals the government's intent to fund a particular project or partner and is not structured as a broad, open competition that seeks multiple alternative project approaches.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to county governments. The opportunity title and context indicate Dakota County is the intended eligible applicant.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.941, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance.
What geographic or park area is the project associated with?
The work is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MISS).
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to develop formal design and engineering documents for two connected improvements: (1) a trail segment and (2) a wayside rest facility associated with Heritage Village Park and the Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge.
Does this grant fund construction?
No. The funded work is for planning and pre-construction deliverables (design and engineering documentation), not for construction itself.
What types of deliverables are expected from the funded work?
Typical outputs described for this kind of award include engineered plans and specifications, site design drawings, and related technical documentation suitable for permitting, cost estimation, and eventual bid-ready construction packages, depending on how NPS and the recipient define the scope.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $80,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $80,000, indicating a fixed-size award intended to fund one defined scope.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources to the project.
What forms of match are mentioned as possible?
Examples mentioned include cash match, in-kind services, staff time, or other allowable contributions consistent with federal grant rules and the specific award terms.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is listed as "Environment," aligning with planning and design work supporting public access, recreation, and visitor infrastructure within a national river and recreation area.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on April 5, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date is listed as April 19, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as May 19, 2013.
What does the short application window suggest about the opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the short window between posting and closing is described as a common sign of an NOI tied to a specific intended recipient or pre-identified partnership need rather than an open-ended competition.
Where was additional information available?
An additional information link is noted as being available via Grants.gov, where the full federal posting would have been available when the opportunity was active.
Who is the contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Katie Schroeder can be reached by phone at 402-661-1640.
What site features are referenced in the project description?
The project references Heritage Village Park and the Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge as key associated locations for the trail segment and wayside rest facility planning effort.
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