Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0063
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0063
- 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 "Erie Canalway Heritage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2014 and posted on Jun 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for their work on Erie Canalway Heritage Area. To that end, ECHF agrees to 1. Implement the Management Plan in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and the Legislation as described in Attachment A FY 2014 Work Plan and Budget. 2. Conduct public meetings at least semiannually regarding the implementation of the Management Plan. 3. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing a management plan. 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. 5. Prepare compliance documents for NPS and/or State approval.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $726,661.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $726,661.00 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 request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for their work on Erie Canalway Heritage Area. To that end, ECHF agrees to 1. Implement the Management Plan in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and the Legislation as described in Attachment A FY 2014 Work Plan and Budget. 2. Conduct public meetings at least semiannually regarding the implementation of the Management Plan. 3. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing a management plan. 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. 5. Prepare compliance documents for NPS and/or State approval.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Erie Canalway Heritage Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0063) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement notice tied to CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance. Despite being formatted like a grant posting, it is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that the award had already been designated to a specific organization, Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. (ECHF), for work supporting the Erie Canalway Heritage Area.
The announcement sets out the core responsibilities ECHF agrees to carry out under the cooperative agreement, anchored to an FY 2014 Work Plan and Budget (referenced as Attachment A) and the governing heritage area legislation. The central obligation is implementation of the Erie Canalway Heritage Area Management Plan in line with the terms of the agreement and statutory requirements. In addition, ECHF must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation, reinforcing transparency and ongoing community input as the heritage area work progresses.
A key emphasis is collaboration and inclusive planning. ECHF is expected to involve units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing and advancing the management plan work. This reflects the National Heritage Area model, which typically relies on partnerships rather than direct federal ownership or operation, and requires coordination across jurisdictions and community stakeholders.
The notice also highlights compliance duties that come with federally supported heritage and conservation work. ECHF must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Alongside compliance, ECHF is responsible for preparing any required compliance documents for NPS and/or state approval, indicating that environmental and cultural resource review processes may be necessary for certain activities funded or supported through the agreement.
Financially, the posting lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $726,661, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $726,661, meaning the award amount is fixed in the announcement. The opportunity also notes that cost sharing or matching is required. Eligibility is listed generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), but the accompanying eligibility language clarifies that the award is already designated for ECHF, so the listing is informational rather than competitive.
In terms of timing and status, the opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2014, carried an original and current closing date of June 29, 2014, and was archived on June 30, 2014. These dates function more like administrative posting milestones than a true application window, since no applications were being solicited. The contact named for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Erie Canalway Heritage Area (NPS 14 NERO 0063)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement notice for the Erie Canalway Heritage Area, published under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0063 and tied to CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance).
2) Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant?
No. Although it appears formatted like a grant posting, it is explicitly not a request for applications. It serves as a public announcement that the award had already been designated to a specific organization.
3) Who was selected to receive the award?
The award was already designated to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. (ECHF).
4) Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No applications are being solicited through this notice. While eligibility is listed generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the notice clarifies the award is already designated for ECHF, so the listing is informational rather than competitive.
5) What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement supports work for the Erie Canalway Heritage Area, centered on implementing the Erie Canalway Heritage Area Management Plan in accordance with the agreement terms and the governing heritage area legislation.
6) What work is ECHF expected to carry out under the agreement?
ECHF agrees to carry out core responsibilities anchored to an FY 2014 Work Plan and Budget (referenced as Attachment A) and the governing heritage area legislation. The central obligation is implementation of the Erie Canalway Heritage Area Management Plan consistent with statutory requirements and the cooperative agreement.
7) Are there public engagement requirements?
Yes. ECHF must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation to support transparency and ongoing community input.
8) What partnerships or stakeholder involvement does the notice expect?
The notice emphasizes collaboration and inclusive planning. ECHF is expected to involve units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing and advancing management plan work.
9) What laws and compliance requirements apply?
ECHF must comply with all applicable state and federal laws. The notice specifically names the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
10) Who prepares environmental and historic preservation compliance documents?
ECHF is responsible for preparing any required compliance documents for NPS and/or state approval, indicating that environmental and cultural resource review processes may be required for certain activities funded or supported under the agreement.
11) What is the funding amount?
The notice lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $726,661.
12) Is the award amount variable or fixed?
The amount is fixed in the announcement. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $726,661.
13) How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity notes that cost sharing or matching is required.
15) What are the key dates listed on the notice?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 24, 2014. The original and current closing date is June 29, 2014. The notice was archived on June 30, 2014.
16) Do the posted closing dates represent a real application window?
Not in a practical sense. The dates function as administrative posting milestones rather than a true application window because the notice is not requesting applications and the award was already designated.
17) What does CFDA 15.939 refer to in this notice?
CFDA 15.939 is identified as National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance, which is the assistance listing tied to this cooperative agreement notice.
18) Who is the contact for access issues related to the opportunity posting?
The contact named for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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