Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0018
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0018
- 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 Apr 17, 2013 and posted on Apr 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $320,434.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $320,434.00 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 allocated.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Erie Canalway Heritage Area notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0018) is a National Park Service announcement about a cooperative agreement award that had already been allocated, not an open call for applications. In other words, the posting functions as a public record that federal financial assistance funding under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance) was being provided to support work in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, rather than an opportunity that new applicants could compete for. The only expected award listed was one, and the eligible applicant type referenced was a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (specifically the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund), reflecting that the recipient had already been selected and the funds had already been committed.
The purpose of the FY 2013 task agreement was to fund cooperative development and implementation of the programs, activities, and projects required to carry out the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Preservation and Management Plan. The underlying goal is to strengthen preservation of corridor resources while expanding educational opportunities for communities along the Erie Canalway. The announcement emphasizes that the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund has a direct stake in protecting historic, cultural, and related resources tied to the corridor and is positioned as a key partner for achieving the broader national heritage corridor objectives. By working jointly, the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund and the National Park Service aimed to identify and implement operational efficiencies that would translate into stronger protection of park and corridor resources and better services and experiences for the public.
The agreement spelled out several core responsibilities for the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund. First, the recipient agreed to implement the Management Plan consistent with the governing agreement and authorizing legislation, following the FY13 Work Plan and Budget (referenced as Attachment A). Second, the organization committed to holding public meetings at least twice per year focused on Management Plan implementation, reinforcing transparency and public involvement. Third, the work was expected to be collaborative at the local and regional level, with explicit inclusion of units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in management planning and related efforts. Fourth, the recipient was required to comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically citing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which typically means evaluating environmental effects and protecting historic properties when planning and executing funded activities. Fifth, the recipient agreed to prepare any necessary compliance documentation for National Park Service and/or state review and approval, ensuring that projects move forward in line with required regulatory and preservation processes.
Financially, the notice reported an estimated total funding amount of $320,434, with the award floor and ceiling both listed as $320,434, indicating a single fixed award amount for the described scope. A cost-sharing or matching requirement was also indicated, meaning the project was expected to include non-federal contributions (cash or in-kind) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms, even though the public summary does not detail the match rate or exact breakdown. The posting date was April 17, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2013, and an archive date of April 23, 2013, reflecting an administrative posting window rather than a true application period.
For reference and assistance, the contact listed in the announcement was Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153, with “Erie Canalway†noted in the contact block.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that new applicants can apply for?
No. The Erie Canalway Heritage Area notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0018) was not an open call for applications. It was a National Park Service posting that served as a public record of a cooperative agreement award that had already been allocated.
What does it mean that this posting is a "public record" rather than a competition?
It means the announcement was published to document that federal financial assistance funding was being provided under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance) for work in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. It was not intended to solicit competing proposals from new applicants.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
Only one award was expected, as listed in the announcement.
Who was the eligible applicant type mentioned?
The eligible applicant type referenced was a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, specifically the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund. This reflects that the recipient had already been selected and the funds were already committed.
What agency issued this announcement?
The announcement was issued by the National Park Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0018.
What CFDA program was cited for the funding?
The notice cited CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
What was the purpose of the FY 2013 task agreement?
The purpose was to fund cooperative development and implementation of the programs, activities, and projects required to carry out the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Preservation and Management Plan.
What broader goals were highlighted for the funded work?
The announcement emphasized strengthening preservation of corridor resources while expanding educational opportunities for communities along the Erie Canalway.
Why was the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund described as a key partner?
The notice states the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund has a direct stake in protecting historic, cultural, and related resources tied to the corridor and is positioned to help achieve broader national heritage corridor objectives through joint work with the National Park Service.
What kinds of improvements were the National Park Service and Erie Canalway Heritage Fund aiming for through the cooperative effort?
They aimed to identify and implement operational efficiencies that would translate into stronger protection of park and corridor resources and better services and experiences for the public.
What were the recipient's core responsibilities under the agreement?
The agreement described several core responsibilities for the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, including implementing the Management Plan consistent with the governing agreement and authorizing legislation, following the FY13 Work Plan and Budget referenced as Attachment A.
Was public involvement required as part of the work?
Yes. The recipient committed to holding public meetings at least twice per year focused on Management Plan implementation.
Who was expected to be included in collaborative planning and implementation?
The work was expected to be collaborative at the local and regional level, explicitly including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in management planning and related efforts.
What legal compliance requirements were specifically cited?
The notice specifically cited compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What does NEPA and NHPA compliance generally imply for funded activities?
As described in the notice, this typically means evaluating environmental effects and protecting historic properties when planning and executing funded activities.
Who was responsible for preparing compliance documentation?
The recipient agreed to prepare any necessary compliance documentation for National Park Service and/or state review and approval.
What was the total funding amount listed in the notice?
The estimated total funding amount was $320,434.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were listed as $320,434, indicating a single fixed award amount for the described scope.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the project was expected to include non-federal contributions (cash or in-kind) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms. The public summary did not specify the match rate or exact breakdown.
What were the posting and closing dates shown, and what do they indicate?
The posting date was April 17, 2013. The original and current closing date were both April 22, 2013, and the archive date was April 23, 2013. The notice characterizes this as an administrative posting window rather than a true application period.
Who was the contact person listed for reference and assistance?
The contact listed was Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
By phone at 215-597-9153. The contact block also noted "Erie Canalway."
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