Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS MWR A6490100001
Apply for DOI NPS MWR A6490100001
- 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 Challenge Cost Share" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2009 and posted on Dec 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
- More information on eligibility may be found at http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/challenge cost share.htm
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Challenge Cost Share opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant program offered through a cooperative agreement to support projects that advance the mission of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (NHT). At its core, the program is designed to bring together a broad range of partners to help identify, protect, and interpret the trail-related resources connected to the route of the Corps of Northwest Discovery and the histories of associated American Indian Nations. Projects are expected to strengthen public understanding of the historical, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources tied to the Lewis and Clark story, while also supporting appropriate public access, use, and enjoyment of those resources.
Funding is structured as a 100 percent matching Challenge Cost Share program, meaning recipients must provide a dollar-for-dollar match to the federal funds awarded. The NPS planned to make about five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $50,000. Individual awards could be up to $10,000 per proposal (there is no stated minimum award), and applicants were not limited to submitting only one proposal, allowing organizations with multiple strong, trail-connected ideas to compete with more than one project. Funds are issued on a reimbursable basis and paid via electronic funds transfer, so awardees should be prepared to cover costs upfront and then seek reimbursement according to the cooperative agreement terms and reporting requirements.
The opportunity emphasized clear expectations for project quality and accountability. Proposed projects needed to demonstrate mission effectiveness and a meaningful connection to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and its interpretive themes, even if the work was not located directly on the trail corridor, since proposals were considered regardless of geographic location as long as the trail connection was strong and well-justified. The NPS also highlighted evaluation factors such as partnership diversity (working across different communities, organizations, and stakeholders), tangible results (concrete, visible outcomes rather than vague goals), sustainability (benefits that last beyond the grant period), and environmental responsibility. Award recipients were required to submit interim and final accomplishment reports on schedule as a condition for receiving disbursements, reinforcing that this program was focused on measurable deliverables and timely performance.
In terms of timing, projects were expected to begin in summer 2010 and had to be completed by September 30, 2011. However, the Superintendent had discretion to grant a one-year extension if the recipient submitted written justification, offering some flexibility for legitimate delays while still keeping projects on a disciplined timeline. The application window for this cycle opened in mid-December 2009 and closed on February 20, 2010, with the announcement later archived in March 2010.
Eligibility was broad and included state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as stated in the eligibility categories); and even individuals. The NPS listed an agency contact for assistance accessing the full announcement, and pointed applicants to additional application information and documents through NPS trail program resources. Overall, this grant was meant to catalyze relatively small, high-impact, partner-driven projects that protect and interpret Lewis and Clark trail resources and associated Indigenous histories, while requiring recipients to invest matching resources and deliver clear, reportable outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Challenge Cost Share opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant program offered through a cooperative agreement to support projects that advance the mission of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (NHT). The program emphasizes partner-driven work to identify, protect, and interpret trail-related resources connected to the route of the Corps of Northwest Discovery and the histories of associated American Indian Nations.
What kinds of projects is this program meant to support?
Projects are expected to strengthen public understanding of the historical, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources tied to the Lewis and Clark story. The opportunity also supports appropriate public access, use, and enjoyment of those resources.
How is this program funded?
This is a 100 percent matching Challenge Cost Share program. Recipients must provide a dollar-for-dollar match to the federal funds awarded.
What does "100 percent matching" mean in practice?
For every dollar of federal funding awarded, the recipient must provide one dollar of non-federal match. In other words, the match requirement is 1:1.
How much funding was available in this cycle?
The NPS estimated a total program funding level of $50,000 for this cycle.
How many awards did NPS plan to make?
NPS planned to make about five awards.
What is the maximum award amount per proposal?
Individual awards could be up to $10,000 per proposal.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated in the provided opportunity information.
Can an applicant submit more than one proposal?
Yes. Applicants were not limited to submitting only one proposal, so organizations with multiple strong, trail-connected ideas could submit more than one project for consideration.
How are grant funds paid out?
Funds are issued on a reimbursable basis and paid via electronic funds transfer. Awardees should be prepared to cover costs upfront and then seek reimbursement according to the cooperative agreement terms and reporting requirements.
What is a "cooperative agreement" in this context?
The opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement, which is the legal instrument NPS uses to support the project under this discretionary grant program and to set expectations such as reporting and reimbursement procedures.
Do projects have to be located on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail corridor?
No. Proposals were considered regardless of geographic location as long as the connection to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and its interpretive themes was strong and well-justified.
What kinds of connections to the trail are expected?
Projects needed to demonstrate mission effectiveness and a meaningful connection to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and its interpretive themes, including connections to the route of the Corps of Northwest Discovery and to the histories of associated American Indian Nations.
What evaluation factors did NPS emphasize for selecting projects?
The opportunity highlighted several evaluation factors: partnership diversity (working across different communities, organizations, and stakeholders), tangible results (concrete outcomes rather than vague goals), sustainability (benefits that last beyond the grant period), and environmental responsibility.
What does NPS mean by "tangible results"?
Projects were expected to produce concrete, visible outcomes and measurable deliverables rather than broad or undefined goals.
What does the program mean by "partnership diversity"?
The program emphasized bringing together a broad range of partners and valued work that spans different communities, organizations, and stakeholders.
What are the reporting requirements?
Award recipients were required to submit interim and final accomplishment reports on schedule. Submitting these reports was a condition for receiving disbursements.
When were projects expected to start and end?
Projects were expected to begin in summer 2010 and had to be completed by September 30, 2011.
Is there any flexibility if a project cannot be completed by the deadline?
Yes. The Superintendent had discretion to grant a one-year extension if the recipient submitted written justification.
When did the application window open and close for this cycle?
The application window opened in mid-December 2009 and closed on February 20, 2010. The announcement was later archived in March 2010.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as stated in the eligibility categories); and individuals.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Institutions of higher education were excluded in the eligibility categories as stated in the provided opportunity information.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility categories included nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed among the eligible applicant types.
Does the program prioritize any particular themes or resources?
The program focuses on projects that protect and interpret trail-related resources and that strengthen public understanding of the Lewis and Clark story, including historical, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources, and the histories of associated American Indian Nations.
What should applicants be prepared for regarding project accountability?
The opportunity stressed project quality and accountability through mission alignment, measurable deliverables, scheduled interim and final accomplishment reporting, and the reimbursable payment structure tied to cooperative agreement requirements.
How could applicants get help or access the full announcement?
The NPS listed an agency contact for assistance accessing the full announcement and pointed applicants to additional application information and documents through NPS trail program resources.
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