Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0099
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0099
- The Department of the Interior, 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 "Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic River Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2016 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that work with the Missisquoi River Basin Association is continuing.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $77,000.00 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 Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic River Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0099) is a National Park Service announcement under the U.S. Department of the Interior that continues an existing cooperative relationship with the Missisquoi River Basin Association. It is not a request for applications and not an open competition; instead, it serves as public notice that the work supported by this cooperative agreement is moving forward. The assistance is tied to CFDA 15.954 and is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to stay actively involved in carrying out the supported tasks rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
The purpose of the effort is to support implementation of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Management Plan across several Vermont communities, working in coordination with local and federal partners. The Missisquoi River Basin Association is expected to collaborate directly with the NPS, the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee, and the municipalities of Berkshire, Enosburgh/Enosburg Falls, Montgomery, Richford, Troy/North Troy, and Westfield. A central deliverable is the development of specific, practical work plans that translate the broader Management Plan into actionable steps and mutually agreed objectives for these towns and the river corridor.
Another major emphasis is public outreach. The association is tasked with working closely with the NPS and the Wild and Scenic Committee to create concrete plans to publicize the Management Plan, explain its recommended actions, and educate residents and other stakeholders. In practice, this kind of work often includes coordinating messaging among partners, producing informational materials, organizing public meetings or events, and ensuring consistent communication about river stewardship, conservation priorities, recreation considerations, and locally supported implementation steps.
The announcement also makes clear that the Missisquoi River Basin Association will serve as the fiduciary agent for the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee. That fiduciary role means the association is responsible for managing and disbursing funds connected to this agreement, while following the oversight requirements laid out by the partners. Specifically, the association is not allowed to expend funds under the agreement without approval from both the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee and the National Park Service, reinforcing that spending decisions are controlled through joint governance and accountability.
Funding details in the notice indicate an award ceiling of $77,000 and an expectation of one award, consistent with the fact that this is a continuation with a named partner rather than a broad solicitation. The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the Missisquoi River Basin Association's nonprofit role. The posting shows a creation date of July 11, 2016, and an original closing date of July 21, 2016, but that date functions more as an administrative marker for the announcement rather than a deadline for submitting applications, since no applications are being requested.
Overall, this notice is best understood as an administrative and transparency step: the NPS is documenting continued cooperative agreement support for coordinated planning, implementation support, public education, and financial stewardship tied to the Wild and Scenic Rivers program for the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in Vermont, with the Missisquoi River Basin Association serving as the primary nonprofit partner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic River Assistance opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior titled "Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic River Assistance" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0099). It documents continued support through a cooperative agreement connected to the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic work in Vermont.
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and not an open competition. It functions as public notice that work under an existing cooperative relationship is moving forward.
Is this an open competitive grant that new organizations can apply for?
No. The announcement indicates a continuation with a named partner (the Missisquoi River Basin Association) rather than a broad solicitation open to new applicants.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The work is continuing under an existing cooperative relationship with the Missisquoi River Basin Association.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0099.
What CFDA number is associated with this assistance?
The assistance is tied to CFDA 15.954.
What type of award is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means the NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the supported tasks, rather than issuing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Management Plan across multiple Vermont communities, in coordination with local and federal partners.
What are the main deliverables described in the notice?
A central deliverable is the development of specific, practical work plans that translate the broader Wild and Scenic Management Plan into actionable steps and mutually agreed objectives for participating towns and the river corridor.
Which communities are specifically named as part of this effort?
The notice identifies coordination with the municipalities of Berkshire, Enosburgh/Enosburg Falls, Montgomery, Richford, Troy/North Troy, and Westfield.
Which groups is the Missisquoi River Basin Association expected to work with?
The association is expected to collaborate directly with the National Park Service (NPS), the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee, and the listed municipalities.
What does "implementation of the Management Plan" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, it means turning the Management Plan into concrete, town-by-town and corridor-wide work plans with practical steps and objectives that partners mutually agree to pursue.
Is public outreach part of the funded work?
Yes. Public outreach is highlighted as a major emphasis of the agreement.
What kinds of outreach activities are anticipated?
The notice describes outreach aimed at publicizing the Management Plan, explaining recommended actions, and educating residents and other stakeholders. It notes that this work often includes coordinating messaging among partners, producing informational materials, organizing public meetings or events, and ensuring consistent communication about stewardship, conservation priorities, recreation considerations, and locally supported implementation steps.
What role does the Missisquoi River Basin Association play for the Wild and Scenic Committee?
The association will serve as the fiduciary agent for the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee, meaning it is responsible for managing and disbursing funds connected to this agreement under the oversight requirements described in the notice.
Are there restrictions on how funds can be spent under this agreement?
Yes. The notice states the association is not allowed to expend funds under the agreement without approval from both the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers Wild and Scenic Committee and the National Park Service. Spending is therefore controlled through joint governance and accountability.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) stated in the notice?
The award ceiling is $77,000.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, consistent with a continuation award to a named partner rather than an open solicitation.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type in the posting?
The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This aligns with the nonprofit role of the Missisquoi River Basin Association described in the notice.
What are the posting dates shown, and do they function as an application deadline?
The posting shows a creation date of July 11, 2016 and an original closing date of July 21, 2016. However, the notice explains it is not requesting applications, so the "closing date" operates as an administrative marker for the announcement rather than a deadline for submitting applications.
Why would there be a "closing date" if applications are not being requested?
Based on the description in the notice, the date appears to be an administrative posting field used to publish public notice and transparency for a continuing cooperative agreement, not a cutoff for receiving proposals.
What does it mean that this is a continuation of an existing cooperative relationship?
It means the NPS is continuing work already underway with the Missisquoi River Basin Association under a cooperative agreement framework, rather than starting a new, openly competed funding round.
How should the public interpret this notice overall?
The notice is best understood as an administrative and transparency step documenting continued NPS cooperative agreement support for coordinated planning, implementation support, public education, and financial stewardship tied to the Wild and Scenic Rivers program for the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in Vermont.
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