Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0020
Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0020
- 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 "Lowell National Historical Park Youth Programming Spindle City Corps, 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $163,946.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $163,946.00 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:
The Lowell National Historical Park Youth Programming Spindle City Corps, 2012 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 12 NERO 0020) was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action published by the U.S. Department of the Interior to announce an intended award, not to solicit new applications. The notice is explicitly labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and states that it is not a request for applications, meaning the funding decision was already planned and the posting served mainly as a public transparency step rather than a competitive grant competition.
The NPS intended to support youth-focused conservation and service programming connected to Lowell National Historical Park through a cooperative agreement mechanism. The funded work was to be carried out under Task Agreement P12AC10197, issued against an existing Cooperative Agreement (H1780090027) with Community Teamwork Inc. In practical terms, this indicates the agency planned to continue or extend an ongoing partnership with a specific nonprofit organization rather than open the project to full and open competition. The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as a "Youth Program," and the CFDA program number associated with the funding was 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, which aligns with initiatives that engage young people in stewardship, service, and related skill-building activities.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with total estimated funding of $163,946. The award ceiling and floor were both set at $163,946, signaling that the NPS expected one award at a fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the project was expected to include non-federal contributions as part of the overall budget structure, though the notice excerpt does not specify the match percentage or what forms of match would qualify. Eligible applicants were described generally as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but because the posting was a non-competitive notice tied to an existing agreement, the practical recipient was already identified as Community Teamwork Inc.
Key administrative dates show the notice was posted on April 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 9, 2012, and an archive date of April 10, 2012. These dates reflect the short public notice window typical of intent-to-award postings, rather than the longer timelines usually associated with open competitions. For additional details, the NPS directed readers to the attached full announcement materials available through the Grants.gov listing, and provided a contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, National Park Service, phone 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Lowell National Historical Park Youth Programming Spindle City Corps, 2012" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action connected to youth-focused conservation and service programming associated with Lowell National Historical Park. The listing is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS 12 NERO 0020.
Was this an open grant competition where organizations could apply?
No. The announcement is explicitly labeled as a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and states it is not a request for applications. The posting was meant to announce an intended award rather than solicit new applications.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the NPS had already planned the funding decision and used the posting primarily as a public transparency notice. It was not structured as a competitive opportunity with an application process for new applicants.
Which federal agency and department issued the notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What funding mechanism was planned for the project?
The NPS intended to use a cooperative agreement mechanism for this work.
Was the award tied to an existing agreement?
Yes. The work was to be carried out under Task Agreement P12AC10197, issued against an existing Cooperative Agreement (H1780090027) with Community Teamwork Inc.
Who was the intended recipient?
Based on the notice, the intended recipient was Community Teamwork Inc., reflecting a continuation or extension of an ongoing partnership rather than a new competitive selection.
What type of activities were being funded?
The activity category was listed as "Other" and clarified as a "Youth Program." The description indicates youth-focused conservation and service programming connected to Lowell National Historical Park.
What CFDA program number was associated with this funding?
The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity was 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $163,946.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were set at $163,946, indicating the NPS expected one award at a fixed amount rather than a range of award sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied. However, the provided notice excerpt does not specify the match percentage or which forms of non-federal contributions would qualify.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were described generally as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). That said, the notice was not a request for applications and was tied to an existing agreement, so the practical recipient was already identified.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 4, 2012.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was April 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 10, 2012.
Why was the public notice window so short?
The short window (posting on April 4 with closing on April 9 and archive on April 10) is consistent with intent-to-award postings, which are typically brief because they are not open solicitations with a full application period.
Where could someone find the full announcement materials?
The NPS directed readers to the attached full announcement materials available through the Grants.gov listing for this opportunity.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the listing materials?
The notice provided a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, National Park Service, phone 215-597-6476.
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