Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0041
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0041
- 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 May 8, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2015 This is not a request for application, this is just an announcement that an award has already been assigned to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for their work in the Erie Canalway Heritage Area.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $775,720.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $775,720.00 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 application, this is just an announcement that an award has already been assigned to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for their work in the Erie Canalway Heritage Area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Erie Canalway Heritage Area" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0041) is an administrative notice from the National Park Service, not an open call for applications. In other words, the posting is not inviting new proposals or competing applicants; it is simply announcing that a single cooperative agreement award has already been made to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. for work in the Erie Canalway Heritage Area. The opportunity is categorized as "Mandatory" and uses a "Cooperative Agreement" funding instrument, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (for example, coordination, oversight, and approval of key deliverables), rather than providing a hands-off grant.
The award supports implementation and ongoing management of the Erie Canalway Heritage Area management framework. The funded recipient is expected to carry out the Management Plan in line with the terms of the agreement and the authorizing legislation, as further detailed in the Attachment A FY 2015 Work Plan and Budget. A major emphasis of the work is sustained public engagement and transparent implementation: the recipient must hold public meetings at least twice each year (semiannually) focused specifically on how the Management Plan is being carried out. The notice also makes clear that the planning and implementation process is meant to be collaborative across sectors, requiring inclusion of local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in the development of the management plan and related efforts.
Compliance and approvals are a central part of the required work under the award. Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Beyond general compliance, the recipient is responsible for preparing any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, reflecting the expectation that activities tied to heritage areas can involve environmental review and historic resource considerations that must be documented properly before certain actions proceed.
From a funding standpoint, the announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $775,720, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $775,720, indicating a fixed, predetermined award amount rather than a range. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal contributions consistent with the terms of the agreement. The CFDA number associated with this assistance is 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). Although the eligible applicant category is described as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies that eligibility language is largely informational here because the award has already been assigned to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc.
The posting dates further reinforce its announcement-only nature: it was posted and created on May 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 17, 2015, and an archive date of May 18, 2015. The short open period is consistent with a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Erie Canalway Heritage Area (NPS 15 NERO 0041) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is this funding opportunity open for new applications?
No. This notice is an administrative posting from the National Park Service (NPS) and is not an open call for applications. It is announcing that a cooperative agreement award has already been made.
2) What is the purpose of the posting if it is not accepting proposals?
The posting serves as a public announcement that a single award has been issued. It is not intended to solicit competing proposals or invite new applicants.
3) Who received the award?
The award was made to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc.
4) How many awards were expected under this notice?
One award was expected, and the notice indicates a single cooperative agreement award has already been made.
5) What federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) issued the opportunity.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0041.
7) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
8) What does "Cooperative Agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the work. This can include coordination, oversight, and review/approval of key deliverables, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
9) How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as "Mandatory."
10) What activities does the award support?
The award supports implementation and ongoing management of the Erie Canalway Heritage Area management framework, including carrying out the Management Plan in accordance with the agreement terms and authorizing legislation, as further detailed in the Attachment A FY 2015 Work Plan and Budget.
11) What is required regarding public engagement?
The recipient must hold public meetings at least twice each year (semiannually) focused specifically on how the Management Plan is being implemented.
12) Who must be included in the planning and implementation process?
The planning and implementation process is intended to be collaborative and must include local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in management plan development and related efforts.
13) Are environmental and historic preservation compliance requirements included?
Yes. The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulatory requirements, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
14) Who is responsible for preparing compliance documentation?
Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. is responsible for preparing any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state.
15) Does the National Park Service review and approve compliance materials?
Yes. The notice states that required compliance documentation must be prepared for review and approval by NPS and/or the state, reflecting the expected oversight and approval role.
16) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $775,720.
17) Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed, predetermined amount. The award ceiling and the award floor are both listed as $775,720.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal contributions consistent with the terms of the agreement.
19) What is the CFDA number for this assistance?
The CFDA number is 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance).
20) Who is listed as eligible to apply, and does it matter here?
The eligible applicant category is described as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice clarifies that this eligibility information is largely informational because the award has already been assigned to Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc.
21) What were the posting and closing dates, and what do they suggest?
The notice was posted/created on May 8, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 17, 2015, and the archive date is May 18, 2015. The short open period is consistent with an announcement-only administrative notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
22) Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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