Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0033
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0033
- 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 "Freedom s Way 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 15, 2015 and posted on Apr 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an annnouncement that an award has been made to the Freedom s Way Heritage Association for their work in the Freedom s Way 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 annnouncement that an award has been made to the Freedom s Way Heritage Association for their work in the Freedom s Way National Heritage Area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Freedom's Way National Heritage Area notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0033) is not an open grant competition and not a request for applications. It is a public announcement from the National Park Service that a single cooperative agreement award has already been made to the Freedom's Way Heritage Association to support work within the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area. In other words, the posting functions more like an award bulletin than a funding opportunity where outside organizations can apply.
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance), which typically signals an active partnership role for the federal agency rather than a simple pass-through grant. The total funding amount is $150,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $150,000, reflecting that exactly one award was expected and made for a fixed amount. The announcement also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the terms of the agreement.
The recipient's responsibilities are spelled out in four core commitments tied to implementing the National Heritage Area's work. First, the organization must use the federal funds to carry out the specific tasks described in "Attachment A" of the agreement (the detailed scope of work). Second, the recipient must involve a broad set of partners in implementation, specifically including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out the approved management plan. Third, the recipient is expected to encourage economic viability in ways that align with the purposes of the National Heritage Area, which generally means supporting heritage-based tourism, community development, and related local economic activity without undermining the area's cultural and historic values. Fourth, the recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which can require environmental review and consultation to protect historic and cultural resources when projects have federal involvement.
Administratively, the notice was posted and created on April 15, 2015, with a closing date of April 24, 2015 and an archive date of April 25, 2015. Those dates should be read in context: because this is not a solicitation, the "closing" functions more like the end of the public posting period rather than an application deadline. Although the eligible applicant category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the text repeatedly clarifies that the award has already been made, so the eligibility language is essentially standard system metadata rather than an invitation for new applicants.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice is not an open grant competition and it is not a request for applications. It is a public announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) that a single cooperative agreement award has already been made.
What is the purpose of this posting if it is not accepting applications?
The posting functions as an award bulletin (a public announcement) rather than a funding opportunity where outside organizations can submit proposals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0033.
Who made the award and who received it?
The National Park Service made the award, and the recipient is the Freedom's Way Heritage Association.
What type of federal assistance instrument was used?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more active partnership role for the federal agency than a simple pass-through grant.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this award?
The notice references CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
How much funding was awarded?
The total funding amount is $150,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $150,000, reflecting that exactly one award was expected and made for a fixed amount.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice reflects a single award for a fixed amount, and the text clarifies that the award has already been made.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the terms of the agreement.
What is the recipient required to do with the federal funds?
The recipient must use the federal funds to carry out the specific tasks described in "Attachment A" of the cooperative agreement (the detailed scope of work).
Are partners required to be involved in implementing the work?
Yes. The recipient must involve a broad set of partners in implementation, specifically including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out the approved management plan.
Does the notice mention any expectations related to local or regional economic benefits?
Yes. The recipient is expected to encourage economic viability in ways that align with the purposes of the National Heritage Area, generally meaning support for heritage-based tourism, community development, and related local economic activity while maintaining the area's cultural and historic values.
What legal compliance requirements are explicitly called out?
The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). These may require environmental review and consultation to protect historic and cultural resources when projects have federal involvement.
What do the posted "closing" and "archive" dates mean here?
Because this is not a solicitation, the closing date should be read as the end of the public posting period rather than an application deadline. The archive date indicates when the notice was archived after posting.
When was the notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on April 15, 2015.
What is the closing date and archive date listed on the notice?
The closing date is April 24, 2015, and the archive date is April 25, 2015.
Why does the notice list an eligible applicant category if applications are not being accepted?
The eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), but the text repeatedly clarifies that the award has already been made. The eligibility language is described as standard system metadata rather than an invitation for new applicants.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
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