Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0006
Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0006
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lowell Folk Festival" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 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 $88,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $88,500.00 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 grant opportunity, titled "Lowell Folk Festival" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 10 NERO 0006), is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award under the U.S. Department of the Interior. Rather than being a typical open, competitive grant solicitation, it serves mainly as a public notification that NPS plans to fund specific project activities through a Task Agreement (J1780100013) issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H1780090015). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the activity area is categorized under Arts (Cultural Affairs).
The intended recipient and cooperator is the Lowell Festival Foundation (LFF), a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 to promote charitable and educational events in Lowell, Massachusetts, and to support the mission of Lowell National Historical Park. LFF is described as a long-standing partner that helped build and sustain many of the citys signature events and contributed to Lowells broader revitalization. Alongside Lowell National Historical Park, LFF is identified as a founding producing partner of the annual Lowell Folk Festival, which is noted in the announcement as the largest free folk festival in the United States. The festival occurs within the boundaries of Lowell National Historical Park, reinforcing the direct connection between the event programming and the parks interpretive and cultural goals.
A key point of the announcement is that NPS is not seeking full and open competition for this award. The justification provided is that LFF is the designated manager of the Lowell Folk Festival and is uniquely qualified to carry out the work. The notice emphasizes LFFs demonstrated technical expertise, financial viability, and experience managing large-scale festivals and special events. It also highlights LFFs extensive network of local community leaders and its long-term role in shaping, developing, and implementing cultural programming associated with the park over multiple decades. Another stated purpose of LFFs work under this agreement is to help the park broaden outreach and engagement with local organizations that serve Lowells diverse communities.
In terms of funding, NPS anticipates providing $88,500, which also appears as the estimated total federal funding and as both the award floor and award ceiling, meaning the federal amount is fixed at that level for this action. The announcement also lists a significantly larger non-federal contribution from LFF of $340,514, showing that the festival budget relies heavily on the foundations own resources and fundraising capacity. Despite the presence of a large partner contribution, the opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility, likely because the recipient is predetermined and the notice is not structured for new applicants.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 23, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 2, 2010, and an archive date of May 3, 2010. Only one award is expected. The anticipated completion date for the task agreement is September 30, 2010, aligning with the festivals annual cycle and associated closeout activities. Eligible applicants are described generally as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), although the content makes clear that the intent is to fund LFF without competition due to its established role.
For contacts, the NPS point of contact is Roy Navik with the NPS Northeast Region, located at 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, phone 303-988-0391. The notice also lists Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, as a help contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, at 215-597-0056.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Lowell Folk Festival (NPS 10 NERO 0006)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "Lowell Folk Festival" and is published by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it functions primarily as a public notification that NPS plans to provide funding for specific project activities rather than as an open call for proposals.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice states that NPS is not seeking full and open competition for this award. It is not structured as a typical competitive solicitation for new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient and cooperator is the Lowell Festival Foundation (LFF), a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974.
Why is the award not being competed?
The justification provided is that the Lowell Festival Foundation is the designated manager of the Lowell Folk Festival and is described as uniquely qualified to perform the work. The notice cites LFF's technical expertise, financial viability, long experience with large-scale festivals and special events, and its long-standing role in shaping cultural programming connected to Lowell National Historical Park.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How will the work be issued or administered?
The announcement indicates the planned funding will be provided through a Task Agreement (J1780100013) issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H1780090015).
What is the activity area or program category?
The activity area is categorized under Arts (Cultural Affairs).
How much federal funding is anticipated?
NPS anticipates providing $88,500 in federal funding. The notice shows this amount as the estimated total federal funding and also as both the award floor and award ceiling, indicating a fixed federal amount for this action.
Is there a non-federal contribution mentioned?
Yes. The notice lists a non-federal contribution from the Lowell Festival Foundation of $340,514, indicating that the festival budget relies heavily on the foundation's own resources and fundraising.
Is cost sharing or a match required to be eligible?
The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates that only one award is expected.
Where does the Lowell Folk Festival take place in relation to NPS?
The festival occurs within the boundaries of Lowell National Historical Park, which the notice links to the park's interpretive and cultural goals.
What is the relationship between the Lowell Festival Foundation and Lowell National Historical Park?
LFF is described as a long-standing partner that has helped build and sustain major events in Lowell and support the mission of Lowell National Historical Park. The notice also identifies LFF, alongside the park, as a founding producing partner of the annual Lowell Folk Festival.
How is the Lowell Folk Festival described in the notice?
The announcement describes the Lowell Folk Festival as the largest free folk festival in the United States.
What outcomes or purposes are highlighted for LFF's work under this agreement?
In addition to managing the festival, the notice states that LFF's work helps the park broaden outreach and engagement with local organizations that serve Lowell's diverse communities.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described generally as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear that the intent is to fund the Lowell Festival Foundation without competition due to its established role.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted: April 23, 2010
- Closing date (original and current): May 2, 2010
- Archive date: May 3, 2010
What is the anticipated completion date for the task agreement?
The anticipated completion date is September 30, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 10 NERO 0006.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this opportunity?
The NPS point of contact listed is Roy Navik, NPS Northeast Region, 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, phone 303-988-0391.
Who can help if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, as the help contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, phone 215-597-0056.
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