Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0029
Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0029
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maine Acadian Culture Project" 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 Mar 10, 2011 and posted on Mar 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 "Maine Acadian Culture Project" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 11 NERO 0029) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award funding, issued by the United States Department of the Interior. The key point is that it is not a request for applications and not a competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it serves as a public notification that the National Park Service plans to provide funding for specific project activities without full and open competition, using a task agreement (J170011D001) under an existing cooperative agreement (H1700080001) with the Maine Acadian Heritage Council. In practice, this means the award is effectively pre-identified for that organization and is being announced for transparency rather than to invite new proposals from the public.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the supported work, such as coordination, technical input, or shared project oversight, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity category is listed under Arts (with a cultural affairs framing), reflecting the focus on cultural heritage work related to Maine's Acadian community and associated traditions. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $80,000. Both the award floor and award ceiling are $80,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, so the recipient is not expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds.
Although the eligibility field references nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice format makes clear that this is not an open competition; it is tied to the Maine Acadian Heritage Council through the existing cooperative agreement and associated task agreement. The posting date and creation date are March 10, 2011, with a closing date of March 16, 2011, and an archive date of March 17, 2011, which aligns with how agencies often post short-lived notices for intent-to-award actions where the purpose is documentation and public notice rather than proposal intake.
For those seeking the official details, the notice directs readers to consult the attachment available through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov, which would contain the specific scope, justification for limited competition, and any administrative terms. The contact person listed for assistance accessing the announcement is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Maine Acadian Culture Project (NPS 11 NERO 0029)
What is the Maine Acadian Culture Project funding opportunity?
The Maine Acadian Culture Project (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 11 NERO 0029) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award funding, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The notice is meant to publicly document that the National Park Service plans to provide funding for specific project activities related to Maine Acadian cultural heritage.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open grant competition?
No. This notice is not a request for applications and not a competitive grant solicitation. It is a public notification that the National Park Service intends to fund a specific project without full and open competition.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
Based on the notice details provided, this is not an open opportunity for new proposals. The intent-to-award is tied to a specific recipient through an existing cooperative agreement and a related task agreement, so it is not set up for outside organizations to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned award is effectively pre-identified for the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, under an existing cooperative agreement structure referenced in the notice.
Why does the notice mention eligibility for 501(c)(3) nonprofits if it is not competitive?
The eligibility field references nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice format and description make clear the funding action is not an open competition. It is issued as an intent-to-award connected to an existing agreement and identified recipient, and it is posted primarily for transparency and documentation.
What type of award is this?
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the supported work (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared oversight), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal agency involvement.
What is the activity category for this project?
The activity category is listed under Arts, with a cultural affairs framing. The focus is cultural heritage work connected to Maine's Acadian community and related traditions.
How many awards does the National Park Service anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $80,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it a fixed amount?
It appears to be a fixed amount. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $80,000, which indicates there is no range and the planned award amount is $80,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided. That indicates the recipient is not expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds.
What agreement vehicles are referenced in the notice?
The notice states the funding will be provided using Task Agreement J170011D001 under an existing Cooperative Agreement H1700080001 with the Maine Acadian Heritage Council.
Why was this notice posted on Grants.gov if it is not accepting applications?
Agencies often post short-lived notices for intent-to-award actions to provide public notice and maintain documentation, even when the purpose is not to invite proposals. In this case, the notice functions as a transparency measure rather than an application opportunity.
What are the posting, closing, and archive dates listed for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are March 10, 2011. The closing date is March 16, 2011, and the archive date is March 17, 2011.
Does the closing date mean applications were due by March 16, 2011?
Not in this case. Even though a closing date is displayed, the notice is explicitly described as not being a request for applications. The short open/close window aligns with intent-to-award postings that exist mainly for public notice rather than proposal intake.
Where can I find the official scope of work and administrative details?
The notice directs readers to consult the attachment available through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. That attachment would contain the specific scope, the justification for limited competition, and any administrative terms.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact person listed is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 215-597-6476.
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