Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS LECL A6490110700
Apply for DOI NPS LECL A6490110700
- 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 "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 Mar 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 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 $90,000.00 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Individuals City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service announced a competitive assistance opportunity through the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program (PSP), open for applications from February 22, 2011 to March 25, 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number: DOI NPS LECL A6490110700). The program is built around the Trail's broader mission: working with a wide range of partners to identify, protect, and interpret the historic, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources associated with the route of the Corps of Discovery and the connected American Indian Nations. The intent is not only resource protection, but also helping the public understand why these places and stories matter, and supporting appropriate public access and enjoyment that leaves a lasting legacy.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Trail program expects to be actively involved with awardees rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. PSP emphasizes hands-on, multidisciplinary technical support and collaboration, drawing on expertise in areas like outdoor recreation, geography, environmental protection, natural and cultural resource management, volunteer coordination, and education and interpretation. Proposed projects can be located anywhere, as long as the applicant can clearly demonstrate a meaningful connection to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the stories and resources it represents. The support offered is described broadly and can include consultation, facilitation, technical assistance, limited funding, training, liaison work, and network development, all aimed at protecting resources, communicating the Trail's stories, and improving the visitor experience.
Financial assistance is available in tiers, with awards generally capped at $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 per application. Applicants may submit more than one proposal, but a single organization or entity is limited to a combined total of $20,000 across all its projects. Total estimated funding for the competition is about $90,000, with an award floor of $1,500 and an award ceiling of $20,000, and the agency anticipated making roughly eight awards. Importantly, funding is contingent on the availability of federal funds, and the program also weighs whether it has sufficient staff time to participate in the cooperative work that these projects require.
Selected projects must complete their funded components by September 20, 2012. In rare cases, the Superintendent may approve a one-year extension if there are extraordinary circumstances. Awardees must submit interim and final accomplishment reports on the required schedule, and those reporting requirements are tied to the release of funds. Payments are made on a reimbursement basis, delivered by electronic funds transfer, so recipients should plan for cash flow accordingly and maintain documentation to support reimbursement requests.
Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes state, local, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments), public and private institutions of higher education, counties, cities or townships, qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), and even individuals. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation easier for smaller organizations or partners that may not have the ability to provide matching funds.
Application submission is paperwork-intensive and has strict eligibility gates. Applicants seeking funding assistance must be registered in CCR.gov at the time of application; if they are not registered, they are considered ineligible. A complete application package must include the SF-424 and SF-424A (with project budget information), the SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program Application for Technical Assistance. Incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
Applications are evaluated by a review panel made up of National Park Service and non-NPS members. The panel scores proposals using five equally weighted criteria: the clarity and quality of the project goals and objectives (including the budget description), the need for the project and its anticipated impact, the benefits to the public, the Trail, and the applicant, the strength of existing and potential partnerships (including what role the Trail will play), and the applicant's ability to complete and sustain the project or program. After scoring, the PSP makes award recommendations while also considering practical and programmatic factors such as available funding, staff capacity, geographic distribution of projects, and the overall balance between funded and non-funded proposals. The final selection decision rests with the Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
For additional details and application materials, the opportunity referenced an information link at http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/pspapplication.htm. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1662.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program (PSP)?
The Partner Support Program (PSP) is a National Park Service competitive assistance opportunity tied to the broader mission of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. It supports work with a wide range of partners to identify, protect, and interpret historic, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources associated with the route of the Corps of Discovery and the connected American Indian Nations. The program also emphasizes helping the public understand why these places and stories matter and supporting appropriate public access and enjoyment that leaves a lasting legacy.
What kind of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the Trail program expects to be actively involved with awardees rather than awarding funds and stepping back. The PSP emphasizes hands-on, multidisciplinary technical support and collaboration.
When was the application window open?
Applications were accepted from February 22, 2011 to March 25, 2011.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOI NPS LECL A6490110700.
Where can projects be located?
Proposed projects can be located anywhere, as long as the applicant can clearly demonstrate a meaningful connection to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the stories and resources it represents.
What types of support can PSP provide?
Support is described broadly and can include consultation, facilitation, technical assistance, limited funding, training, liaison work, and network development. The goal is to protect resources, communicate the Trail's stories, and improve the visitor experience.
What kinds of expertise may be involved in the cooperative work?
The PSP draws on multidisciplinary expertise that can include outdoor recreation, geography, environmental protection, natural and cultural resource management, volunteer coordination, and education and interpretation.
How much funding can an applicant request?
Financial assistance is available in tiers, with awards generally capped at $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 per application.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The competition listed an award floor of $1,500 and an award ceiling of $20,000.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding for the competition was about $90,000.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making roughly eight awards.
Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
Yes. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.
Is there a limit on how much a single organization can receive across multiple projects?
Yes. A single organization or entity is limited to a combined total of $20,000 across all its projects.
Is funding guaranteed if a project is selected?
Funding is contingent on the availability of federal funds. The program also considers whether it has sufficient staff time to participate in the cooperative work required by the projects.
What is the performance period or deadline to finish the funded work?
Selected projects must complete their funded components by September 20, 2012.
Are extensions allowed?
In rare cases, the Superintendent may approve a one-year extension if there are extraordinary circumstances.
What reporting is required after an award?
Awardees must submit interim and final accomplishment reports on the required schedule. The reporting requirements are tied to the release of funds.
How are payments made?
Payments are made on a reimbursement basis and delivered by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Recipients should plan for cash flow accordingly and maintain documentation to support reimbursement requests.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state, local, and tribal governments (including federally recognized tribal governments), public and private institutions of higher education, counties, cities or townships, qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), and individuals.
Is a cost share or matching contribution required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is CCR.gov registration required?
Yes. Applicants seeking funding assistance must be registered in CCR.gov at the time of application. If an applicant is not registered, they are considered ineligible.
What forms and documents are required for a complete application?
A complete application package must include: SF-424, SF-424A (project budget information), SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program Application for Technical Assistance. Incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
Will incomplete applications be considered?
No. Incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
Who reviews and scores the applications?
Applications are evaluated by a review panel made up of National Park Service (NPS) and non-NPS members.
What are the evaluation criteria?
The panel scores proposals using five equally weighted criteria: (1) clarity and quality of the project goals and objectives (including the budget description), (2) the need for the project and its anticipated impact, (3) the benefits to the public, the Trail, and the applicant, (4) the strength of existing and potential partnerships (including what role the Trail will play), and (5) the applicant's ability to complete and sustain the project or program.
Are there additional factors considered beyond the panel score?
Yes. After scoring, PSP makes award recommendations while also considering practical and programmatic factors such as available funding, staff capacity, geographic distribution of projects, and the overall balance between funded and non-funded proposals.
Who makes the final selection decision?
The final selection decision rests with the Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Where were applicants directed to find application materials?
Additional details and application materials were referenced at http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/pspapplication.htm.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1662.
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