Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0025
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0025
- 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 "Essex National 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 8, 2015 and posted on Apr 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications this is just an announcement that an award has been made to The Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. for their work in the Essex National 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 $628,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $628,000.00 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 just an announcement that an award has been made to The Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. for their work in the Essex National Heritage Area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Essex National Heritage Area" notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0025) is a National Park Service announcement describing a cooperative agreement award that has already been made, not a call for new applications. In other words, it functions as a public award notice rather than a competitive grant solicitation. The award supports ongoing work within the Essex National Heritage Area through the Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. (ENHC), which is the designated nonprofit partner carrying out heritage area activities.
The announcement states that one award is expected and that the total funding amount is fixed at $628,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $628,000. The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). The opportunity is categorized as mandatory and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates that the National Park Service will have an active partnership role in the project rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources that meet the agreement terms.
The core purpose of the award is to support implementation of the Essex National Heritage Area Management Plan. The ENHC commits to carrying out the Management Plan according to the governing legislation and the specific scope laid out in the agreement attachments, including the Work Plan and Budget (referenced as Attachment A). A major public engagement requirement is included: ENHC must hold public meetings at least twice per year to discuss progress and activities related to implementing the Management Plan, reinforcing transparency and community participation in heritage area decisions.
The award also emphasizes compliance responsibilities that commonly apply to federally assisted projects. ENHC must comply with all relevant state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In practical terms, this means the recipient must evaluate environmental impacts when applicable and follow established processes for considering effects on historic properties. To support that oversight, ENHC is required to prepare any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, depending on the type of activity being undertaken.
Administrative details in the notice include a posted/created date of April 8, 2015, an original and current closing date of April 17, 2015, and an archive date of April 18, 2015. While an "eligible applicants" category is listed (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies that eligibility language is not meant to invite applications because the award decision has already been made specifically to ENHC. For access issues or questions about the announcement as posted, the contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Essex National Heritage Area (NPS 15 NERO 0025)
Is this a new funding opportunity accepting applications?
No. This notice is a National Park Service public award announcement for a cooperative agreement that has already been made. It is not a competitive grant solicitation and is not requesting new applications.
What is the name and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Essex National Heritage Area" and lists Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0025.
Who is the recipient of the award?
The award is made to the Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. (ENHC), the designated nonprofit partner responsible for carrying out heritage area activities for the Essex National Heritage Area.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
One award is expected, and the notice indicates that the award decision has already been made.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The total funding amount is fixed at $628,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $628,000, meaning the amount is set at $628,000 for this action.
What assistance listing (CFDA) is associated with this award?
The notice lists CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active partnership role for the National Park Service rather than a hands-off pass-through of funds.
Does this award include a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources that meet the cooperative agreement terms.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Essex National Heritage Area Management Plan.
What specific plans or documents govern the work under this award?
ENHC commits to implementing the Management Plan in accordance with governing legislation and the scope described in the cooperative agreement attachments, including the Work Plan and Budget referenced as Attachment A.
Are there public engagement requirements tied to the award?
Yes. ENHC must hold public meetings at least twice per year to discuss progress and activities related to implementing the Management Plan.
What federal compliance responsibilities are highlighted in the notice?
The notice specifically names 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 mean in practice for this award?
As described, it means ENHC must evaluate environmental impacts when applicable and follow established processes for considering effects on historic properties, and must prepare any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state depending on the activity.
Who reviews or approves required compliance documentation?
The notice states that compliance documentation must be prepared for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, depending on the type of activity being undertaken.
If an "eligible applicants" category is listed, does that mean others can apply?
No. While the notice lists an eligible applicants category (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), it repeatedly clarifies that the eligibility language is not meant to invite applications because the award decision has already been made specifically to ENHC.
How is the opportunity categorized in the notice?
The opportunity is categorized as mandatory.
What are the posted date, closing date, and archive date shown in the notice?
The notice shows a posted/created date of April 8, 2015; an original and current closing date of April 17, 2015; and an archive date of April 18, 2015.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement as posted?
The contact listed for access issues or questions about the announcement as posted is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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