Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS CHOH NOI 3100100059
Apply for NPS CHOH NOI 3100100059
- 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 "Expand Volunteer Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- C O Canal Trust, Inc.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Expand Volunteer Opportunities" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS CHOH NOI 3100100059) is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on supporting natural and cultural resource work at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) in the Hagerstown, Maryland area. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI), meaning it is not a competitive, open call for broad applicant submissions. Instead, NPS indicates its intention to partner directly with a specific organization based on an established working relationship and demonstrated capability.
The purpose of the award is to expand and strengthen volunteer opportunities within CHOH by continuing and building on the CO Canal Trust, Inc. (the Trust)'s existing role in recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers for key park programs. The description highlights ongoing efforts such as Canal Pride Days, the Canal Quarters Interpretive Program, and the Canal Stewards Program, along with additional volunteer-driven activities that support park operations and visitor engagement. The Trust is described as uniquely qualified because of its current involvement, institutional knowledge, and practical experience operating these volunteer programs in coordination with the park.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a hands-on partnership where NPS expects to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, or implementation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation. The total estimated funding is $60,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also listed at $60,000, indicating a single, fixed-size award. The notice anticipates one award in total. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some form of non-federal share (such as cash, in-kind services, volunteer time valuation, or other eligible contributions), consistent with the terms set by NPS.
Eligibility is not broadly open: the eligible applicant is specifically identified as the C O Canal Trust, Inc. The listing includes CFDA number 15.921 (Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance), and categorizes the activity under "Natural and Cultural Resources." The posting date and creation date are September 15, 2010, with a closing date of September 16, 2010, reflecting the administrative nature of an NOI rather than a normal application window. The archive date is October 16, 2010.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed NPS contact is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritaoliver@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NPS "Expand Volunteer Opportunities" (NPS CHOH NOI 3100100059)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Expand Volunteer Opportunities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS CHOH NOI 3100100059.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What park and location does this award support?
This award supports work at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH), specifically in the Hagerstown, Maryland area.
What type of announcement is this?
This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI).
Is this a competitive grant or an open call for applications?
No. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI), meaning it is not a competitive, open call for broad applicant submissions. NPS states its intent to partner directly with a specific organization.
Who is the intended partner/recipient for this cooperative agreement?
The eligible applicant is specifically identified as the C O Canal Trust, Inc. (the Trust).
Why is the C O Canal Trust, Inc. identified as the eligible applicant?
NPS describes the Trust as uniquely qualified due to its established working relationship with the park, its institutional knowledge, and its practical experience recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers for key CHOH programs in coordination with the park.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to expand and strengthen volunteer opportunities within CHOH by continuing and building on the Trust's existing role in recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers for key park programs and additional volunteer-driven activities that support park operations and visitor engagement.
What kinds of activities or programs are mentioned as part of the volunteer work?
The description highlights ongoing efforts such as Canal Pride Days, the Canal Quarters Interpretive Program, and the Canal Stewards Program. It also references additional volunteer-driven activities that support park operations and visitor engagement.
What is the assistance instrument or award type?
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the listing, a cooperative agreement generally indicates a hands-on partnership in which NPS expects to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, or implementation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $60,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed at $60,000, indicating a single, fixed-size award.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award in total.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some form of non-federal share consistent with NPS terms.
What forms of non-federal cost share are referenced in the notice?
The notice indicates the non-federal share may include cash, in-kind services, volunteer time valuation, or other eligible contributions, consistent with the terms set by NPS.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing includes CFDA number 15.921 (Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance).
How is this opportunity categorized?
The activity is categorized under "Natural and Cultural Resources."
What are the posting date and creation date?
The posting date and creation date are September 15, 2010.
What is the closing date listed for this notice?
The closing date is September 16, 2010.
Why is the closing date so close to the posting date?
The dates reflect the administrative nature of a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) rather than a normal application window for an open, competitive opportunity.
What is the archive date for the notice?
The archive date is October 16, 2010.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed NPS contact is Rita Oliver, Contract Specialist.
How can I contact the listed NPS point of contact?
You can reach Rita Oliver by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritaoliver@nps.gov.
Does the notice indicate that other organizations can apply?
No. Eligibility is not broadly open; the eligible applicant is specifically identified as the C O Canal Trust, Inc.
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