Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC30104
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- The National Park Service in the community development education environment natural resources transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Announces Opportunity for Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2012. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Full Announcement Non profit organizations for profit organizations educational institution local, state and tribal government and private individual are eligible to request assistance through the Trails Partner Support Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service announced a competitive assistance opportunity under the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program. The program is designed to strengthen the work of organizations and individuals connected to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail by pairing them with a multidisciplinary Trail staff team. That team brings practical expertise across areas like outdoor recreation planning, geography, environmental protection, natural and cultural resource stewardship, volunteer management, education, and interpretation. The overall purpose is to help Trail partners protect important resources, better communicate the Trail's stories, and improve the public's visitor experience along the route.
This opportunity specifically invites applications for technical assistance projects carried out through a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be collaborative rather than a simple pass-through grant. In practice, awardees propose projects that align with the Trail's mission, and Trail staff actively participate in shaping or supporting the work. The support offered can take many forms depending on partner needs, including consultation and planning help, facilitation and coordination, hands-on technical assistance, training, acting as a liaison to connect groups and agencies, and helping build networks among Trail stakeholders. While the program emphasizes expertise and partnership, it also includes financial assistance as part of the broader support package.
The funding opportunity number is E12AC30104, listed as a discretionary program, and it falls under CFDA 15.935 (National Trails System Projects). The agency anticipated making around 10 awards, with total estimated funding of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) to $20,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for smaller organizations or projects with limited fundraising capacity.
Eligibility was intentionally broad. According to the announcement details, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, educational institutions, local/state/tribal governments, and private individuals could request assistance through the Trail Partner Support Program, with additional eligibility conditions referenced in the full announcement. The activity categories tied to the opportunity reflect the Trail's wide-ranging mission, including community development, education, environment, natural resources, and transportation.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, created on February 27, 2012, and originally set to close on February 27, 2012, with an updated closing date of March 2, 2012. The opportunity was archived on March 28, 2012. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656 (with a help desk reference also noted).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) program designed to strengthen the work of organizations and individuals connected to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail by pairing them with a multidisciplinary Trail staff team. The overall purpose is to help partners protect important resources, better communicate the Trail's stories, and improve the public visitor experience along the route.
What is this specific funding opportunity offering?
This opportunity invites applications for technical assistance projects carried out through a cooperative agreement. In addition to technical expertise and staff participation, the program also includes financial assistance as part of the broader support package.
Is this a standard grant or something different?
It is described as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be collaborative rather than a simple pass-through grant. Awardees propose projects aligned with the Trail mission, and Trail staff actively participate in shaping or supporting the work.
What kinds of expertise does the Trail staff team provide?
The multidisciplinary Trail staff team offers practical expertise in areas such as outdoor recreation planning, geography, environmental protection, natural and cultural resource stewardship, volunteer management, education, and interpretation.
What types of support can awardees receive besides funding?
Support can take many forms depending on partner needs, including consultation and planning help, facilitation and coordination, hands-on technical assistance, training, acting as a liaison to connect groups and agencies, and helping build networks among Trail stakeholders.
What is the main goal of projects supported by this opportunity?
Projects are intended to help Trail partners protect important resources, communicate the Trail's stories more effectively, and improve the public's visitor experience along the Trail route.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the total estimated funding for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $100,000.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) to $20,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad. Nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, educational institutions, local/state/tribal governments, and private individuals could request assistance through the program, with additional eligibility conditions referenced in the full announcement.
What types of activities did the opportunity cover?
The activity categories tied to the opportunity reflect the Trail's wide-ranging mission and include community development, education, environment, natural resources, and transportation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is E12AC30104.
Is this a discretionary program?
Yes. The listing described it as a discretionary program.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It falls under CFDA 15.935, identified as National Trails System Projects.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, and created on February 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity was originally set to close on February 27, 2012, and the closing date was updated to March 2, 2012.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 28, 2012.
Who was listed as the contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Tonya Bradley was reachable by phone at 402-661-1656. A help desk reference was also noted in the announcement details.
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