Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00302

  • 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 "List of Classified Structure Update for CHOH and GWMP" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2014 and posted on Aug 27, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide the NPSs intention to continue to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "List of Classified Structure Update for CHOH and GWMP" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00302) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on cultural resources work tied to two major NPS units in the National Capital Region: the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). The core purpose is to continue an ongoing inventory of existing structures in these parks, documenting their current condition and evaluating their integrity using National Register of Historic Places criteria. In practical terms, the project is about keeping the parks structure records current so the NPS can better understand what it has, what shape it is in, and what qualifies as historically significant under established federal preservation standards.

This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically indicates that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The activity category is listed under "Other," with the clarification that it falls under Cultural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving support.

A key point in the announcement is that it is explicitly not a request for applications. The posting functions as a public notice of the NPS intention to continue funding project activities without full and open competition. That language is commonly used when an agency plans to fund a continuation effort with an existing partner or a specific institution based on continuity, prior work, unique qualifications, or similar justification allowed under federal assistance rules. The posted date and creation date are both August 27, 2014, and the original and current closing dates are August 29, 2014, which reinforces that this notice is more about documentation and transparency than about running a competitive application cycle.

Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, pointing to the expectation that the work will be carried out by a university or similar public academic entity with the technical expertise to conduct field inventories, assess physical condition, and apply National Register integrity considerations. The funding fields in the listing (estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor) are all shown as 0, which often happens in notices that are not open competitions or where the amount is handled through a continuation action rather than being advertised for new applicants.

For those trying to find more details, the listing references Grants.gov as an additional information link, and it provides an NPS contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a continuation notice for a specialized cultural resources inventory effort supporting the NPSs ongoing management, preservation planning, and compliance needs for historic structures within CHOH and GWMP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "List of Classified Structure Update for CHOH and GWMP."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00302.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).

What type of funding opportunity is this?

It is listed as discretionary funding.

What funding instrument will be used?

The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects substantial involvement in guiding, coordinating, or participating in the work rather than providing purely hands-off funding.

Is this a request for applications (RFA) where organizations can apply?

No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice that the NPS intends to continue funding project activities without full and open competition.

What does "without full and open competition" mean in this context?

Based on the notice language, the NPS is signaling an intention to support a continuation effort rather than run a competitive application cycle. This is commonly used when the work is continuing with an existing partner or a specific institution due to continuity, prior work, or unique qualifications under federal assistance rules.

What is the main purpose of the project described in this notice?

The project purpose is to continue an ongoing inventory of existing structures in two NPS units, documenting current condition and evaluating integrity using National Register of Historic Places criteria. The practical goal is to keep structure records current so the NPS can better understand what structures it has, their condition, and which meet historic significance and integrity standards.

Which park units does the project support?

The work is tied to two National Park Service units in the National Capital Region: the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP).

What kind of work is included under the activity category?

The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Cultural Resources work. The project focuses on cultural resources inventory and evaluation activities related to historic structures.

What criteria are used to evaluate structures under this project?

The notice states that integrity will be evaluated using National Register of Historic Places criteria, which are the established federal preservation standards used to assess historic significance and integrity.

Why is the National Register of Historic Places mentioned?

It is mentioned because the project includes evaluating the integrity of existing structures using National Register criteria, supporting NPS preservation planning, management, and compliance needs for historic structures.

Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a matching contribution?

No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Who is eligible for this opportunity?

Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This indicates the work is expected to be carried out by a public university or a similar state-controlled academic institution with relevant technical expertise.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System.

What do the posted funding amounts mean if they show zeros?

The listing shows 0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor. In notices that are not open competitions or that reflect continuation actions rather than new, competed awards, it is common for public listings to show zeros instead of an advertised funding range.

When was this notice posted?

The posted date and creation date are both August 27, 2014.

What is the closing date shown for this notice?

The original and current closing dates are both August 29, 2014.

Does the short posting window indicate a competitive application period?

No. The notice language and the short window support the idea that this is primarily a documentation and transparency notice for a continuation action rather than a competitive solicitation.

Where can someone look for additional information?

The notice references Grants.gov as an additional information link.

Who can be contacted for access issues or questions referenced in the listing?

The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer. Phone: 301-663-1481 ext. 5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.

What is the overall takeaway about this opportunity?

It is best understood as a continuation notice for a specialized cultural resources inventory effort supporting the NPS ongoing management, preservation planning, and compliance needs for historic structures within CHOH and GWMP, rather than an open call for new applicants.

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