Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0167
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0167
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16/17 Work Plan – Implementing Mutually Agreed to Projects, Programs, and Activities for the benefit of Chesapeake Gateways and Trails." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $675,411.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "FY16/17 Work Plan - Implementing Mutually Agreed to Projects, Programs, and Activities for the benefit of Chesapeake Gateways and Trails" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0167) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice describing the agency's intent to make a single discretionary award through a cooperative agreement. It falls under the Department of the Interior and is categorized under natural resources, with CFDA number 15.935. The announcement was created on August 24, 2016, and lists an original closing date of September 3, 2016, but it is important to understand that the "closing date" here functions more like a public notice period rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
A key point is that this announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. In other words, it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation where multiple organizations submit proposals for review. Instead, NPS is publishing this as a transparency measure to inform the public that it plans to fund certain project activities without competition. The phrasing "implementing mutually agreed to projects, programs, and activities" signals that the scope of work has already been discussed and agreed upon between NPS and an intended partner, and the cooperative agreement mechanism reflects that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The focus of the work is tied to the Chesapeake Gateways and Trails network, which generally refers to coordinated efforts that help the public access, understand, and enjoy Chesapeake Bay-related natural, cultural, and recreational resources through designated gateways (sites and places to visit) and trails or route systems (water trails, driving tours, bicycling routes, etc.). While this specific notice does not lay out detailed tasks in the excerpt provided, the title indicates the funded activities are meant to support projects and programs that advance the goals of the Chesapeake Gateways and Trails initiative, typically including conservation and stewardship actions, visitor services and interpretation, partnership coordination, and related resource and recreation improvements consistent with NPS priorities.
The award information indicates an expected total ceiling amount of $675,411 and anticipates one award. That combination strongly suggests a single recipient is intended, rather than multiple smaller awards. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note pointing to additional eligibility details elsewhere in the full announcement. In practice, language like this in non-competitive NPS notices often corresponds to a specific type of partner organization, such as a nonprofit, a state or local entity, an educational institution, or another qualified partner already working with the Chesapeake Gateways and Trails program, but the exact category would be clarified in the additional eligibility text not included here.
Overall, this notice functions as a formal public statement that NPS plans to move forward with a non-competitive cooperative agreement for FY16/17 work supporting Chesapeake Gateways and Trails. It communicates the administrative basics (agency, instrument type, program category, anticipated funding amount, and number of awards) while making clear that the public should not interpret it as an invitation to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The notice is titled "FY16/17 Work Plan - Implementing Mutually Agreed to Projects, Programs, and Activities for the benefit of Chesapeake Gateways and Trails."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS 16 NERO 0167.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
NPS indicates it intends to make a discretionary award through a cooperative agreement.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or an open call for proposals?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and should not be read as an open, competitive solicitation.
If it is not an open solicitation, what is the purpose of publishing it?
Based on the information provided, the notice is published as a transparency measure to inform the public that NPS plans to fund certain project activities without competition.
Does the "closing date" function like a deadline to submit an application?
No. The notice explains that the listed "closing date" functions more like a public notice period rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
The announcement was created on August 24, 2016, and lists an original closing date of September 3, 2016 (described as a notice period rather than an application deadline).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award.
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The expected total ceiling amount is $675,411.
Does the combination of a single award and a total ceiling amount suggest anything about the intended recipient?
Yes. The notice anticipates one award with a total ceiling amount of $675,411, which strongly suggests a single recipient is intended rather than multiple smaller awards.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.935.
What does "implementing mutually agreed to projects, programs, and activities" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it indicates the scope of work has already been discussed and agreed upon between NPS and an intended partner, rather than being developed through a competitive application process.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement implies that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
What is the focus of the work being supported?
The work is tied to the Chesapeake Gateways and Trails network and is intended to support projects and programs that advance the goals of the Chesapeake Gateways and Trails initiative.
What are Chesapeake Gateways and Trails?
As described in the information provided, Chesapeake Gateways and Trails generally refers to coordinated efforts that help the public access, understand, and enjoy Chesapeake Bay-related natural, cultural, and recreational resources through designated gateways (sites and places to visit) and trails or route systems (such as water trails, driving tours, and bicycling routes).
Does the notice list detailed tasks or a full scope of work?
Not in the excerpt described. The information provided notes that this specific notice does not lay out detailed tasks in the excerpt, but the title indicates the funded activities support projects and programs benefiting Chesapeake Gateways and Trails.
What kinds of activities are typically associated with Chesapeake Gateways and Trails work (as characterized in the description provided)?
The description provided indicates the initiative typically includes conservation and stewardship actions, visitor services and interpretation, partnership coordination, and related resource and recreation improvements consistent with NPS priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that additional eligibility details are located elsewhere in the full announcement. The exact eligibility category is not specified in the information provided here.
Does "Others" specify the type of organization that can receive the award?
Not by itself. The information provided explains that "Others" points to additional eligibility details elsewhere, and the precise eligible category would be clarified in that additional text (which is not included in the provided excerpt).
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice is described as a non-competitive NPS notice indicating intent to fund project activities without competition.
Should organizations prepare and submit a proposal in response to this notice?
No. The notice is not a request for applications and should not be interpreted as an invitation to apply.
What fiscal year timeframe does the notice reference?
The title references FY16/17.
What is the overall takeaway from this notice?
It functions as a formal public statement that NPS plans to move forward with a non-competitive cooperative agreement for FY16/17 work supporting Chesapeake Gateways and Trails, providing administrative basics such as agency, instrument type, program category, anticipated funding amount, and number of awards, while making clear it is not an open call for applications.
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