Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0064
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0064
- 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 "Hudson River Valley 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 Jun 24, 2014 and posted on Jun 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for The Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV Inc. for their work on Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. As such, HURV agrees to 1. Use funds made available under this Agreement to support the NHA in a manner consistent with the Legislation through the FY13 workplan 2. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing the approved management plan 3. Encourage, by appropriate means, economic viability that is consistent with the purposes of the NHA and 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $491,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $491,000.00 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 an announcement that an award has already been designated for The Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV Inc. for their work on Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. As such, HURV agrees to 1. Use funds made available under this Agreement to support the NHA in a manner consistent with the Legislation through the FY13 workplan 2. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing the approved management plan 3. Encourage, by appropriate means, economic viability that is consistent with the purposes of the NHA and 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0064) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement for a cooperative agreement tied to the National Heritage Area (NHA) program (CFDA 15.939). It is not an open or competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it serves as a formal notice that a single award has already been designated to the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council and the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV Inc. to support their ongoing work connected to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
The announcement outlines how the recipient is expected to use and manage the federal assistance. The core purpose is to apply the awarded funds to support the NHA in a way that aligns with the authorizing legislation and the approved FY13 workplan. In practice, that means the funding is meant to advance the Heritage Area's established priorities and activities rather than launch a new application-driven program. It also emphasizes collaborative implementation: the recipient must include local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations when carrying out the approved management plan, reflecting the partnership-based structure typical of National Heritage Areas.
Beyond project implementation, the award carries broader policy expectations related to community and economic outcomes. The recipient agrees to encourage economic viability through appropriate methods, but with the clear condition that any economic development or tourism-related efforts remain consistent with the purposes of the NHA. This signals an emphasis on heritage-based economic activity that supports preservation, interpretation, recreation, and community benefit rather than development that would undermine the area’s historic, cultural, or natural resources.
The agreement also requires full compliance with applicable state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This means that any funded activities triggering environmental review or affecting historic properties must follow required planning, review, and consultation processes, including documentation and coordination with relevant agencies or stakeholders as needed.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as mandatory and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in guiding or coordinating certain aspects of the funded work compared to a standard grant. The posting date and creation date are both June 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 29, 2014, and an archive date of June 30, 2014. The very short window reinforces that this was essentially a notice of an already-decided award rather than a call for new applicants.
Funding details are fixed and specific: the estimated total funding is $491,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $491,000, indicating a single, set award amount (Expected Awards: 1). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with program rules and the terms of the agreement.
While the listing includes an eligible applicant category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the text repeatedly clarifies that eligibility is effectively moot for this notice because the recipient has already been selected. For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area funding opportunity (NPS 14 NERO 0064)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement for a cooperative agreement under the National Heritage Area (NHA) program (CFDA 15.939). The announcement functions as a formal notice of a designated award tied to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
Is this an open or competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is not an open or competitive solicitation. It is a notice indicating that a single award has already been designated.
Who is the designated recipient of this award?
The designated recipient is the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council and the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV Inc.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
One award is expected (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $491,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are $491,000, indicating a single fixed award amount.
What type of federal assistance instrument is used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement by the agency in coordinating or guiding aspects of the funded work compared to a standard grant.
Is the opportunity categorized as discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as mandatory.
What is the core purpose of the awarded funds?
The funds are intended to support ongoing work connected to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in a manner consistent with the authorizing legislation and the approved FY13 workplan. The focus is on advancing established Heritage Area priorities and activities rather than launching a new, application-driven program.
What planning or program documents are referenced for how the funds should be used?
The announcement references alignment with the authorizing legislation and the approved FY13 workplan, and it also emphasizes implementation of the approved management plan through partnerships.
What partnership expectations apply to carrying out the work?
The recipient is expected to include local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations when implementing the approved management plan, reflecting the partnership-based structure of National Heritage Areas.
Does the award include expectations related to economic development or tourism?
Yes. The recipient agrees to encourage economic viability through appropriate methods, with the condition that any economic development or tourism-related efforts must remain consistent with the purposes of the National Heritage Area.
What does it mean that economic activity must be consistent with NHA purposes?
Based on the announcement, it signals an emphasis on heritage-based economic activity that supports preservation, interpretation, recreation, and community benefit, rather than activity that would undermine the area’s historic, cultural, or natural resources.
What legal and compliance requirements are specifically named?
The announcement specifically names compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What does NEPA and NHPA compliance mean for funded activities?
Any funded activities that trigger environmental review or affect historic properties must follow required planning, review, and consultation processes, including documentation and coordination with relevant agencies or stakeholders as needed.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) consistent with program rules and the terms of the agreement.
If the listing mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits as eligible applicants, can other nonprofits apply?
The announcement includes an eligible applicant category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), but it repeatedly clarifies that eligibility is effectively moot because the recipient has already been selected.
What are the key dates for this funding announcement?
The posting date and creation date are June 24, 2014. The original and current closing date are June 29, 2014. The archive date is June 30, 2014.
Why is the application window so short?
The very short window is consistent with the announcement being a notice of an already-decided award rather than a call for new applicants.
Where can questions or access issues be directed?
Questions or access issues related to the announcement may be directed to Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
What program does CFDA 15.939 refer to in this announcement?
CFDA 15.939 is identified in the announcement as the National Heritage Area (NHA) program associated with this cooperative agreement notice.
Does this opportunity support new projects outside the approved workplan?
The announcement emphasizes using the awarded funds to support the NHA consistent with authorizing legislation and the approved FY13 workplan, indicating the funding is meant to advance established priorities and activities rather than start a new application-driven program.
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