Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS WASO P12AC31093
Apply for NPS WASO P12AC31093
- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Groundwork Cincinnati" 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 Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2012 This close date is based on an intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to Groundwork Cincinnati. This is not a request for quote.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is not open for eligibility this is an intent to award notification.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Groundwork Cincinnati grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS WASO P12AC31093) is a continuation cooperative agreement administered by the National Park Service (NPS), tied to the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (CFDA 15.921). It supports the formal establishment and continued development of Groundwork Cincinnati, specifically Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek, as a local Groundwork USA partner organization focused on community-driven environmental improvement in Cincinnati, Ohio. The effort builds on Cincinnati's earlier selection into the Groundwork USA program through a competitive process (Grants.gov # NPS 10WASO 0001) and on the City having secured EPA Brownfields Program funding, which is described as a prerequisite for participation. In practical terms, this funding is meant to help turn planning and feasibility work into on-the-ground capacity, partnerships, and projects that improve environmental conditions and neighborhood quality of life.
The opportunity stems from a multi-party, locally rooted planning process led by the City of Cincinnati and the Mill Creek Restoration Project, which convened a Groundwork Cincinnati Steering Committee made up of residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations, and city representatives. That group evaluated whether the Groundwork model was a good fit for Cincinnati and completed a feasibility study and strategic plan. Based on those findings, NPS, EPA, the City, the steering committee, and the Mill Creek Restoration Project concluded the model was appropriate and endorsed forming Groundwork Cincinnati as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Following the feasibility study recommendations, the Mill Creek Restoration Project transitioned into Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek, and initial projects and programs were launched to pursue the plan's goals.
Funding is provided through separate task agreements issued by NPS using resources from an EPA-NPS interagency agreement. Beyond dollars, the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program is positioned as a hands-on partner, providing technical assistance and guidance to help Groundwork Cincinnati strengthen its organization and deliver community-based work. The supported activities emphasize improving and caring for parkland, recreation areas, nature reserves, trail systems, and other green space amenities; fostering local conservation and environmental stewardship values, particularly among youth; and advancing the reuse of brownfields and other derelict properties for community benefit. The overarching purpose described is to help establish and grow local Groundwork organizations in brownfield communities so they can improve environmental conditions, economic prospects, and overall quality of life through locally led environmental improvement efforts.
As a grant listing, it was posted August 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2012, and an archive date of September 15, 2012. The estimated total funding is $100,000 with an award ceiling of $100,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement indicates an expected two awards, but it is also explicit that this notice is an intent to award and not an open competition or a request for quotes. Eligibility is therefore effectively restricted, with the posting serving as a formal notification of the government’s intent to fund Groundwork Cincinnati via a cooperative agreement rather than inviting new applicants. For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2755 or jaimemijares@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Groundwork Cincinnati grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a continuation cooperative agreement administered by the National Park Service (NPS) to support the formal establishment and continued development of Groundwork Cincinnati, specifically Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek, as a local Groundwork USA partner organization in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS WASO P12AC31093.
Which federal program is this tied to?
The cooperative agreement is tied to the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and references CFDA 15.921.
Who is administering the award?
The National Park Service (NPS) is administering the cooperative agreement, with funding provided through separate task agreements issued by NPS using resources from an EPA-NPS interagency agreement.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to help move Cincinnati-area planning and feasibility work into on-the-ground capacity, partnerships, and projects that improve environmental conditions and neighborhood quality of life, through the establishment and growth of a local Groundwork organization in a brownfield community.
What types of activities are supported under this opportunity?
Supported activities emphasize community-driven environmental improvement, including improving and caring for parkland, recreation areas, nature reserves, trail systems, and other green space amenities; fostering local conservation and environmental stewardship values (especially among youth); and advancing the reuse of brownfields and other derelict properties for community benefit.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as an intent to award and not an open competition or a request for quotes. It serves as formal notification of the government intent to fund Groundwork Cincinnati via a cooperative agreement rather than inviting new applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively restricted. Based on the notice being an intent to award (not an open competition), it is not presented as an opportunity for new applicants to apply.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $100,000, and the award ceiling is $100,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected two awards.
What geographic area does this effort focus on?
The effort focuses on Cincinnati, Ohio, with specific reference to Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek.
What organization is being supported through this cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement supports Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek, described as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a local Groundwork USA partner organization.
How does this opportunity relate to Groundwork USA?
The work builds on Cincinnati's earlier selection into the Groundwork USA program through a competitive process (Grants.gov # NPS 10WASO 0001) and supports the continued development of the local Groundwork USA partner organization.
How does this opportunity relate to EPA Brownfields funding?
The City having secured EPA Brownfields Program funding is described as a prerequisite for participation in the Groundwork USA program, and this cooperative agreement is positioned to help advance reuse of brownfields and other derelict properties for community benefit.
What planning process led to this award?
The opportunity stems from a multi-party, locally rooted planning process led by the City of Cincinnati and the Mill Creek Restoration Project, including a Groundwork Cincinnati Steering Committee made up of residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations, and city representatives. This group evaluated the Groundwork model for Cincinnati and completed a feasibility study and strategic plan.
What role does the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program play beyond funding?
In addition to funding, the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program is described as a hands-on partner providing technical assistance and guidance to help Groundwork Cincinnati strengthen its organization and deliver community-based work.
How did Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek form?
Following feasibility study recommendations, the Mill Creek Restoration Project transitioned into Groundwork Cincinnati - Mill Creek, and initial projects and programs were launched to pursue the strategic plan goals.
What are the key outcomes this effort aims to achieve?
The overarching purpose is to improve environmental conditions, economic prospects, and overall quality of life in brownfield communities through locally led environmental improvement efforts, supported by a growing local Groundwork organization.
When was the grant listing posted, and what were the closing dates?
The listing was posted on August 8, 2012. The original and current closing date is August 16, 2012, and the archive date is September 15, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the listing?
The listed contact is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2755 or jaimemijares@nps.gov.
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