Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0039
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0039
- 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 "National Coal Heritage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for NCHAA for their work on the preservation and interpretation for the educational and inspirational benefit of present and future generations certain lands and structures with unique and significant historic and cultural value associated with the coal mining heritage of the State of West Virginia and the Nation. The primary objective of this Task Agreement is for the NCHAA to continue implementation of the management plan.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for NCHAA for their work on the preservation and interpretation for the educational and inspirational benefit of present and future generations certain lands and structures with unique and significant historic and cultural value associated with the coal mining heritage of the State of West Virginia and the Nation. The primary objective of this Task Agreement is for the NCHAA to continue implementation of the management plan.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Coal Heritage Area funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0039) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement announcement tied to CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). It is important to note that this posting is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public notice that a single award has already been designated for the National Coal Heritage Area Authority (NCHAA) to support its ongoing work.
The purpose of the designated award is to support the preservation and interpretation of lands and structures in West Virginia that have unique and significant historic and cultural value related to coal mining heritage, with benefits intended for both present and future generations. The emphasis is on educational and inspirational outcomes, meaning the work is meant to help people understand, learn from, and engage with the coal mining history that shaped communities in West Virginia and influenced the nation more broadly. The announcement frames this heritage work as both a cultural preservation effort and a public-facing interpretation effort, suggesting activities that protect resources while also helping the public access and understand their meaning.
The primary objective described for this task agreement is for NCHAA to continue implementing its management plan. In practical terms, that typically means the funding supports planned, organized heritage area activities rather than one-off projects. Management plan implementation in a national heritage area context often includes coordinating partners, supporting preservation priorities, developing or improving interpretive materials and visitor experiences, advancing educational programming, and strengthening long-term stewardship strategies across the heritage area. The cooperative agreement structure also signals an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the National Park Service, where the agency may remain involved through coordination, technical assistance, and shared oversight rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
Financially, the announcement indicates an estimated total funding amount of $300,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $300,000, and an expectation of one award. The posting also lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal match in accordance with the terms of the assistance agreement (the announcement itself does not specify the match ratio, but it confirms that some level of recipient contribution is required). Although eligible applicants are described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the repeated eligibility language clarifies that this listing is not competitive and the award has already been designated for NCHAA.
Timeline information reflects the administrative nature of the notice rather than an application window. The opportunity was posted and created on June 6, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2014, and an archive date of June 12, 2014. These dates function more like publication and recordkeeping milestones than a realistic period for proposal development, reinforcing that no new applications were being solicited.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153. The awarding agency is the National Park Service, and the overall activity category is labeled as "Other," with the provided explanation reiterating that this is a designated award announcement supporting preservation and interpretation of coal mining heritage resources in West Virginia through continued implementation of the NCHAA management plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Coal Heritage Area funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement for the National Coal Heritage Area, listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0039 and tied to CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance).
Is this an open call for proposals or a request for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. It is a formal public notice that a single award has already been designated.
Who has been designated to receive the award?
The single designated award recipient is the National Coal Heritage Area Authority (NCHAA).
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
One award is expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award floor is $300,000 and the award ceiling is also $300,000.
What is the main purpose of the designated award?
The purpose is to support preservation and interpretation of lands and structures in West Virginia that have unique and significant historic and cultural value related to coal mining heritage, with benefits intended for present and future generations.
What kinds of outcomes does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes educational and inspirational outcomes. The work is intended to help people understand, learn from, and engage with the coal mining history that shaped West Virginia communities and influenced the nation more broadly.
What is the primary objective of the task agreement described in the notice?
The primary objective is for the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to continue implementing its management plan.
What does "management plan implementation" generally mean in this context?
In a national heritage area context, management plan implementation typically supports planned and organized heritage area activities rather than one-off projects. The notice indicates this award supports ongoing work aligned with the management plan, such as coordinated heritage activities, preservation and interpretation priorities, educational and visitor-facing efforts, and long-term stewardship strategies across the heritage area.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement structure signals an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the National Park Service. Rather than acting only as a pass-through funder, NPS may remain involved through coordination, technical assistance, and shared oversight consistent with the terms of the assistance agreement.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The posting lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal match in accordance with the terms of the assistance agreement.
Does the announcement specify the match ratio or exact amount of required match?
No. The notice confirms that some level of recipient contribution is required, but it does not specify the match ratio in the information provided.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligibility description includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also clarifies repeatedly that this is not a competitive listing and the award has already been designated for NCHAA.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Not based on this notice. The posting states it is not an open call and that the award has already been designated for a single recipient (NCHAA).
What is the geographic focus of the work supported by this award?
The focus is West Virginia, specifically lands and structures with historic and cultural value tied to coal mining heritage.
What is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.939, described as National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the explanation that it is a designated award announcement supporting preservation and interpretation of coal mining heritage resources in West Virginia through continued implementation of the NCHAA management plan.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 6, 2014. The original and current closing date is June 11, 2014, and the archive date is June 12, 2014.
Do the posted closing and archive dates represent a typical application window?
No. The timeline information is presented as administrative publication and recordkeeping milestones rather than a realistic period for proposal development, which aligns with the notice stating it is not soliciting new applications.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
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