Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0073
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0073
- 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 "Freedoms Way Heritage Association Management Plan" 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 Jul 11, 2013 and posted on Jul 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2013 This is not a request for application it is an announcement that this cooperator was already selected for this cooperative agreement for their work on the Freedoms Way Heritage Management Plan.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $78,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,000.00 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 application it is an announcement that this cooperator was already selected for this cooperative agreement for their work on the Freedoms Way Heritage Management Plan.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Freedoms Way Heritage Association Management Plan opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0073) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement, not an open grant competition. The notice is essentially a formal public posting that a specific cooperator had already been selected to carry out work connected to the Freedoms Way Heritage Management Plan, so it was not seeking new applications from the public during the posting window.
The award structure is straightforward and tightly defined. NPS expected to make one award, with total funding of $78,000 and both the award ceiling and floor set at $78,000, meaning the amount was fixed rather than variable. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project compared with a standard grant. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, signaling that the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) in accordance with the agreement terms.
While the announcement lists eligibility as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), it also makes clear that eligibility information is largely academic here because the recipient had already been chosen. In other words, even though a general eligibility category is provided, this posting was not functioning as a solicitation.
The work expectations are centered on planning, public engagement, partner coordination, and compliance. Freedoms Way Heritage Association (FWHA) committed to developing and implementing projects tied to the Management Plan consistent with the cooperative agreement, the enabling legislation, and the FY13 Work Plan and Budget referenced as Attachment A. A major requirement is ongoing public participation: FWHA must hold public meetings at least twice per year to support both the development of the plan and its eventual implementation. The notice also emphasizes inclusive planning, requiring FWHA to involve local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in management plan development, reinforcing the partnership-based model common to National Heritage Areas.
Compliance obligations are explicitly spelled out. FWHA must comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In practical terms, that means FWHA is responsible for preparing any required compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or the relevant state authorities, ensuring that projects stemming from the plan meet environmental review standards and consider impacts to historic resources.
Key administrative details reflect how limited the announcement window was, consistent with a pre-selected award. The posting date and creation date were July 11, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2013, and an archive date of July 17, 2013. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Freedoms Way Heritage Association Management Plan (NPS 13 NERO 0073) - FAQs
What is the Freedoms Way Heritage Association Management Plan opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0073)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement related to work connected to the Freedoms Way Heritage Management Plan. The notice serves as a formal public posting that a specific cooperator had already been selected to carry out the work.
Is this an open grant competition where anyone can apply?
No. This was not an open grant competition. The posting was not seeking new applications from the public during the posting window because the recipient/cooperator had already been selected.
If it was not open, why does the announcement include eligibility information?
The notice lists a general eligibility category (nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), but that information is largely academic in this case because the posting was not functioning as a solicitation for new applicants.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project compared with a standard grant.
How many awards did NPS expect to make under this announcement?
NPS expected to make one award.
How much funding was available?
Total funding was $78,000.
Was the award amount flexible or fixed?
The amount was fixed. The award ceiling and the award floor were both set at $78,000, meaning the funding level was not variable.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) according to the cooperative agreement terms.
What kinds of activities or work were expected under the cooperative agreement?
The work expectations focus on planning, public engagement, partner coordination, and compliance. Freedoms Way Heritage Association (FWHA) committed to developing and implementing projects tied to the Management Plan consistent with the cooperative agreement, the enabling legislation, and the FY13 Work Plan and Budget referenced as Attachment A.
What public participation requirements were included?
FWHA was required to hold public meetings at least twice per year to support both the development of the Management Plan and its eventual implementation.
Who needed to be involved in management plan development?
The notice emphasizes inclusive planning and requires FWHA to involve local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in the development of the management plan.
What compliance responsibilities were spelled out in the announcement?
FWHA must comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What does NEPA and NHPA compliance involve for projects under this plan?
In practical terms, FWHA is responsible for preparing any required compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or relevant state authorities, ensuring projects stemming from the plan meet environmental review standards and consider impacts to historic resources.
What were the key posting and closing dates for this announcement?
The posting date and creation date were July 11, 2013. The original closing date and current closing date were July 16, 2013. The archive date was July 17, 2013.
Does the short posting window indicate anything about the nature of the opportunity?
Yes. The limited announcement window is consistent with a pre-selected award rather than an open solicitation seeking new applications.
Who was listed as the point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 215-597-9153.
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