Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0019

  • 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 "Journey Through Hallowed Ground 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 Jan 6, 2011 and posted on Jan 6, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2011. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:

This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, specific award related to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, and it is not an open grant competition. In plain terms, the NPS was publicly signaling that it planned to provide additional federal funding to an existing partner through an already-established cooperative agreement, rather than soliciting new proposals from the broader public. Because it is a Notice of Intent to Award, it functions more like a transparency and compliance step than a typical funding opportunity where applicants submit narratives, budgets, and workplans for review.

The planned funding action was structured as a Cooperative Agreement under an existing agreement number (H4400098072) with Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc. The mechanism mentioned is a task agreement used to add funds for project activities tied to the National Heritage Area. Cooperative agreements are generally used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, which can include collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity category is listed as "National Heritage Area" under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area), placing it within the federal assistance framework that supports nationally designated heritage areas and their related preservation, interpretation, education, and partnership-building work.

Financially, the notice shows an estimated total funding amount of $150,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $150,000, meaning the award amount was effectively fixed. Only one award was expected. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," which means the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement and any governing program requirements. While the notice does not spell out the exact match ratio in the text provided, the presence of the requirement signals that federal funds were intended to leverage additional support rather than cover all costs.

Eligibility is listed broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), but in practice the notice makes clear that the intended recipient was Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc. and that the action would be made without full and open competition. That wording typically indicates the agency had a justified reason to fund a particular entity, commonly because the organization is the Congressionally recognized local coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area or has unique responsibilities, established capacity, or continuity needs under the existing cooperative agreement.

From an administrative timeline standpoint, the notice was posted on January 6, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 11, 2011, and an archive date of January 12, 2011. Those dates reinforce that this was not a normal application window; instead, it was a short public posting period associated with the intent-to-award process. Anyone needing the full details was directed to the attachment under the full announcement link, and a specific NPS contact was provided for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, at 215-597-6476.

Overall, the key takeaway is that this announcement did not invite applications. It documented the NPS plan to issue a $150,000 cooperative agreement funding action (with required cost share/match) as an add-on to an existing agreement with the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc. to support ongoing National Heritage Area project activities under the National Heritage Area federal assistance program (CFDA 15.939).

FAQs: NPS Notice of Intent to Award (Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area)

Is this an open grant competition?

No. This was a Notice of Intent to Award, which means it was not a competitive funding opportunity and did not invite new applications from the public.

What was the purpose of posting a Notice of Intent to Award?

The notice served as a transparency and compliance step to publicly document that the National Park Service (NPS) planned to make a specific funding action, rather than solicit proposals.

Who was the intended recipient of the award?

The intended recipient was Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc., identified in the notice as the organization to receive the funding action.

How many awards were expected?

Only one award was expected.

What was the estimated funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.

Was the award amount flexible (a range), or fixed?

It was effectively fixed. The award floor and award ceiling were both listed as $150,000.

What funding instrument was NPS planning to use?

The planned action was structured as a Cooperative Agreement.

What does it mean that the funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement?

In general, cooperative agreements are used when the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the funded project (for example, collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight), rather than issuing a grant and stepping back.

Was this tied to an existing agreement?

Yes. The notice referenced an existing cooperative agreement number: H4400098072.

What is a task agreement in this context?

The notice describes using a task agreement as the mechanism to add funds for project activities related to the National Heritage Area under the existing cooperative agreement.

What program or assistance listing does this funding fall under?

The activity category was listed as National Heritage Area under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area).

What kinds of activities was the funding meant to support?

The notice describes project activities tied to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area under the National Heritage Area assistance framework, which supports heritage-area related work such as preservation, interpretation, education, and partnership-building.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement.

Did the notice state the specific match ratio or percentage?

No. The information provided indicates that matching was required, but it does not specify the exact match ratio in the text described.

Who was listed as eligible?

Eligibility was listed broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education).

If eligibility is broad, could other nonprofits apply for this funding?

Not based on this notice. Even though eligibility was described broadly, the notice makes clear it was a single, specific award to Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc. and was not a full and open competition.

What does "without full and open competition" mean here?

It indicates NPS planned to fund a particular entity rather than solicit and evaluate proposals from multiple applicants.

When was the notice posted and when did it close?

The notice was posted on January 6, 2011. The original and current closing date were both January 11, 2011.

When was the notice archived?

The archive date was January 12, 2011.

Does the short posting window mean applications were due quickly?

No. The short window aligns with an intent-to-award posting (a public notice step), not a normal application period where applicants submit narratives, budgets, and workplans for review.

Where were people directed to find full details?

Anyone needing full details was directed to the attachment under the full announcement link.

Who was the NPS contact for access or announcement issues?

Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, was listed as the contact, with the phone number 215-597-6476.

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