Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0130
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0130
- The National Park Service in the environment transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lowell Multi Modal Transport Improvements" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2014 and posted on Aug 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Lowell Multi Modal Transport Improvements" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0130) is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior notice stating the agency's intent to make a single, specific award rather than run an open competition. It is explicitly labeled as a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD and not a request for applications, meaning outside organizations are not being invited to apply. Instead, the NPS is publicly disclosing that it plans to enter into a cooperative agreement for a defined set of project activities with an identified partner.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, and the opportunity is categorized as continuation funding. The planned agreement is Cooperative Agreement P14AC01499 with the City of Lowell, which is also the listed eligible applicant type (city or township government). Because this is a non-competitive intent-to-award notice, the eligibility information functions more as a classification of the partner government entity rather than a call for new applicants.
The project focus is implied by the title and activity categories: it sits at the intersection of transportation and environmental priorities, with the CFDA listing tied to Cultural Resources Management (15.946). In practical terms, that framing usually signals transportation or access improvements that are related to, compatible with, or supportive of protected areas and cultural or historic resources. The exact scope, deliverables, and work plan details are referenced as being available in an attachment under the "Full Announcement" section, which is where the formal project description would typically be spelled out.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $150,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are also $150,000, indicating a single award at a fixed amount. One award was expected. A cost sharing or matching requirement is noted as "Yes," which means the City of Lowell was expected to contribute matching funds or in-kind resources under the terms of the cooperative agreement, consistent with how many NPS partnerships are structured.
The notice was posted and created on August 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2014, and an archive date of August 27, 2014. Those dates reflect the short public notice period typical of intent-to-award postings rather than a full application window. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, at 215-597-0056.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Lowell Multi Modal Transport Improvements" opportunity?
"Lowell Multi Modal Transport Improvements" is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding notice identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0130. It is a public notice describing NPS's intent to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant that outside organizations can apply for?
No. This posting is explicitly labeled as a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD and not a request for applications. It does not invite applications from outside organizations and is not an open competition.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is publicly disclosing that it plans to make a single, specific award to an identified partner for defined project activities, rather than running a competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned cooperative agreement is Cooperative Agreement P14AC01499 with the City of Lowell.
What type of entity is listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant type shown is "city or township government." In this notice, that eligibility classification aligns with the identified partner (the City of Lowell) rather than serving as a call for new applicants.
What is the funding mechanism for this award?
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this new funding or continuation funding?
It is categorized as continuation funding.
How much funding is planned under this notice?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $150,000, indicating a single fixed-amount award.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the City of Lowell was expected to contribute matching funds and/or in-kind resources under the cooperative agreement terms.
What is the project about?
The title and activity categories indicate a focus on multi-modal transportation improvements with transportation and environmental priorities. The CFDA listing is tied to Cultural Resources Management (15.946), which typically signals transportation or access improvements that are related to, compatible with, or supportive of protected areas and cultural or historic resources.
Where can I find the detailed scope of work and deliverables?
The notice references an attachment under the "Full Announcement" section where the formal project description, scope, deliverables, and work plan details would typically be provided.
What are the key posting and closing dates for this notice?
The notice was posted and created on August 22, 2014. The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 26, 2014. The archive date was August 27, 2014.
Why is the notice period so short?
The dates reflect a short public notice period that is typical of intent-to-award postings, since the agency is disclosing a planned award rather than soliciting applications over a longer window.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directs users to contact Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, at 215-597-0056.
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