Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0047
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0047
- 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 "Develop Treatment Recommendations for Cultural Landscape of Chancellorsville Battlefield, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2013 and posted on Jun 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 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 $43,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $43,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- This is NOT a request for applications it is an announcement that an award has already been given to SUNY for their work to develop treatment recommendations for cultural landscape of NPS battlefields.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service posted this notice as a public announcement of an award that had already been made, not as an open call for applications. The award was issued as a cooperative agreement to the State University of New York (SUNY) to develop treatment recommendations for the cultural landscape at Chancellorsville Battlefield, part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park. In practical terms, the project is about planning and design guidance for how the battlefield landscape should be managed, protected, and interpreted in ways that strengthen historical character while also improving visitor experience, safety, and accessibility.
The grant is tied to CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs: Resources of the National Park System) and was funded at a total of $43,000, with the floor and ceiling both set at $43,000, indicating a single fixed award. One award was expected and one was effectively made. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on June 20, 2013, with an administrative closing date of June 25, 2013, and an archive date of June 26, 2013. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with SUNY being the selected recipient.
SUNY's work centers on producing landscape treatment recommendations, starting with preliminary treatment objectives that focus on both resource protection and visitor circulation. These objectives include strengthening battlefield identity and wayfinding so visitors can better understand where they are and how different parts of the battlefield relate to the broader story. The project also aims to expand the system of pedestrian interpretive trails and provide appropriate trailhead parking, while also realigning existing trails where needed to improve interpretation and reduce confusion. A specific safety and connectivity concern is the pedestrian crossing of Route 3 at Stuart Drive, which the effort will address, along with improved connections between the Jackson Flank Attack area and the Chancellorsville visitor center to create a more coherent visitor experience.
A substantial portion of the objectives focus on landscape character and visual integrity. That includes improving the design of existing parking areas so they function better and visually fit the historic setting, screening intrusive development that detracts from the historic scene, and enhancing Civil War era patterns of field and forest to better reflect the landscape as it would have been experienced during the period of significance. Additional resource-focused tasks include enhancing the visibility of the unfinished railroad feature, improving interpretation of the Chancellorsville house site, and preserving historic park infrastructure that contributes to the park's legacy of commemoration and stewardship.
The objectives also extend to longer-range planning issues. One major item is the long-term removal of the existing Chancellorsville visitor center and the identification of an appropriate new location for a visitor center. This signals that the project is not just about small improvements, but also about setting a framework for potentially significant changes in how visitor services are sited within the landscape. Related to day-to-day visitor use and safety, the plan also calls for traffic calming on park roads and providing universal accessibility to primary resources, indicating that recommendations should improve access for visitors with disabilities while still protecting sensitive historic features.
The scope of work is organized into two main products: concept development and a treatment plan. During concept development, SUNY will describe the key landscape treatment issues, define a preliminary treatment philosophy, identify goals and objectives, and develop a broad range of conceptual treatment solutions. This phase is essentially about laying out the problems and possibilities clearly, so that the later recommendations are grounded in a coherent approach rather than isolated fixes.
The treatment plan then builds on earlier Phase I work (site history, existing conditions documentation, analysis, and evaluation) by summarizing findings and translating them into a structured framework for future landscape management. That framework is intended to address both past and current management goals and to establish a treatment philosophy that can guide decisions over time. The plan will describe treatment issues and provide site-wide general guidelines, then move into specific narrative and graphic recommendations for individual treatment tasks. Importantly, the recommendations must be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the National Park Service's Cultural Resource Management Guideline (NPS-28), meaning the work is anchored in recognized federal preservation standards rather than ad hoc design preferences. The final deliverables include graphic treatment plans that map where each recommended task would occur, so the NPS can clearly see locations, priorities, and relationships among actions across the battlefield landscape.
The notice lists the sponsoring agency as the National Park Service and provides a point of contact for access issues: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153. Overall, the award supports a focused planning effort to guide how Chancellorsville's historic landscape is protected, interpreted, and experienced, with attention to visitor movement, safety, accessibility, visual integrity, and long-term facility siting decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Was this an open grant competition?
No. The National Park Service notice was a public announcement of an award that had already been made. It was not an open call for applications.
Who made the award and what type of award was it?
The award was issued by the National Park Service as a cooperative agreement.
Who received the award?
The State University of New York (SUNY) was the selected recipient.
What CFDA program is this tied to?
This award is tied to CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs: Resources of the National Park System.
What was the total funding amount?
The total funded amount was $43,000.
Was the award amount flexible (a range), or fixed?
It was effectively fixed. The published floor and ceiling were both set at $43,000, indicating a single fixed award amount.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected, and one award was effectively made.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on June 20, 2013. It had an administrative closing date of June 25, 2013, and an archive date of June 26, 2013.
Who was eligible (based on the notice)?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with SUNY as the recipient.
What park unit and location does the work focus on?
The work focuses on Chancellorsville Battlefield, which is part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
In practical terms, the project is about planning and design guidance for how the battlefield landscape should be managed, protected, and interpreted. The intent is to strengthen historic character while improving visitor experience, safety, and accessibility.
What kind of work is SUNY producing under this agreement?
SUNY is producing landscape treatment recommendations, beginning with preliminary treatment objectives focused on resource protection and visitor circulation.
What visitor experience improvements are included in the objectives?
The objectives include strengthening battlefield identity and wayfinding, expanding the system of pedestrian interpretive trails, providing appropriate trailhead parking, and realigning existing trails where needed to improve interpretation and reduce confusion.
What specific safety or connectivity issue is called out?
A specific concern is the pedestrian crossing of Route 3 at Stuart Drive. The effort is intended to address this, along with improving connections between the Jackson Flank Attack area and the Chancellorsville visitor center.
What landscape character and visual integrity issues are addressed?
The objectives include improving the design of existing parking areas so they function better and visually fit the historic setting, screening intrusive development that detracts from the historic scene, and enhancing Civil War era patterns of field and forest to better reflect the period landscape.
Are there objectives related to specific cultural or historic features?
Yes. The objectives include enhancing the visibility of the unfinished railroad feature, improving interpretation of the Chancellorsville house site, and preserving historic park infrastructure associated with commemoration and stewardship.
Does the project consider long-range facility planning?
Yes. A major long-term item is removal of the existing Chancellorsville visitor center and identifying an appropriate new location for a visitor center, indicating the work is meant to guide potentially significant future siting decisions.
Does the plan address traffic and road safety within the park?
Yes. The objectives include traffic calming on park roads.
Does the project include accessibility improvements?
Yes. The objectives call for providing universal accessibility to primary resources, meaning recommendations should improve access for visitors with disabilities while protecting sensitive historic features.
What are the two main products or phases described in the scope of work?
The scope of work is organized into two main products: (1) concept development and (2) a treatment plan.
What happens during the concept development phase?
During concept development, SUNY will describe key landscape treatment issues, define a preliminary treatment philosophy, identify goals and objectives, and develop a broad range of conceptual treatment solutions.
What is the treatment plan expected to do?
The treatment plan builds on earlier Phase I work (site history, existing conditions documentation, analysis, and evaluation). It summarizes findings and translates them into a structured framework for future landscape management, including site-wide guidelines and specific narrative and graphic recommendations for individual treatment tasks.
Does the work need to follow any federal preservation standards?
Yes. The recommendations must be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the National Park Service's Cultural Resource Management Guideline (NPS-28).
What final deliverables are mentioned?
Final deliverables include graphic treatment plans that map where each recommended task would occur, so the NPS can see locations, priorities, and relationships among actions across the battlefield landscape.
Who is listed as the point of contact for access issues?
The notice lists Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, as the point of contact for access issues. Phone: 215-597-9153.
What is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service.
Is this funding intended for construction, or for planning?
Based on the description, the award supports a focused planning effort (concept development and a treatment plan) that provides recommendations and graphic plans rather than describing construction funding.
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