Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1212110022
Apply for NPS NOIR1212110022
- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Partnership to Improve and Expand Knowledge about African Americans in the American Civil War and Civil Rights" 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 Jul 26, 2011 and posted on Jul 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 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 $26,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Partnership to Improve and Expand Knowledge about African Americans in the American Civil War and Civil Rights" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action intended to support humanities and cultural resources work focused on improving public knowledge and scholarly understanding of African American history connected to the Civil War and the Civil Rights era. It sits within CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management), which is commonly used for projects that document, interpret, preserve, and share historically significant cultural narratives and resources. The overall purpose is to strengthen historical interpretation and education by partnering with an organization that has deep expertise in African American history.
This announcement is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award to one specific organization: the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The document explicitly states that it is "not a request for applications" and clarifies that only ASALH is being selected for this award. The authority for using a noncompetitive approach is cited as Department of the Interior policy, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which allows the agency to make certain awards without competition under defined circumstances. In practical terms, this means other organizations are not eligible to apply because the NPS has already determined the partner and the award pathway.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as collaboration on deliverables, coordination on interpretive or educational products, shared planning, or ongoing technical input. The notice identifies the anticipated agreement number as P11AC10477, signaling that the NPS had already moved toward finalizing a specific agreement framework tied to the partnership with ASALH.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $26,000 and anticipates one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning ASALH is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which is a quirk sometimes seen in older federal postings when a precise ceiling/floor format was not used, but the narrative estimated total funding figure provides the practical funding expectation for this action.
Timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on July 26, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2011, and an archive date of August 28, 2011. Because it is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award, the short posting window functions more like a public transparency step than a normal application period. The agency name is the National Park Service, and the category is listed as Humanities (with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), reinforcing that the project is oriented toward historical knowledge, interpretation, and cultural resource understanding rather than scientific research or infrastructure.
For those seeking more detail beyond the synopsis, the notice indicates an attached announcement contains additional information. If there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided is Tom Forsyth, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 303-969-2796. This contact is primarily relevant for obtaining the complete posting materials or clarifying administrative details about the notice, rather than for submitting an application, since the announcement is not competitive and does not accept proposals from the public.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "National Park Service Partnership to Improve and Expand Knowledge about African Americans in the American Civil War and Civil Rights."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support humanities and cultural resources work that improves public knowledge and scholarly understanding of African American history connected to the American Civil War and the Civil Rights era. The intent is to strengthen historical interpretation and education through a partnership with an organization with deep expertise in African American history.
What type of projects does this fall under (CFDA)?
This action sits within CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management, which is commonly used for projects that document, interpret, preserve, and share historically significant cultural narratives and resources.
Is this an open, competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice states it is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is explicitly "not a request for applications."
Who is eligible to receive this award?
The notice indicates a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award to one specific organization: the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Other organizations are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy as the authority for the noncompetitive approach, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which allows certain awards to be made without competition under defined circumstances.
What is the funding instrument (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. Based on the notice description, this can include collaboration on deliverables, coordination on interpretive or educational products, shared planning, or ongoing technical input from NPS.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $26,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the posting show an award ceiling and floor of $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which can occur in older federal postings when a precise ceiling/floor format was not used. The narrative estimate of $26,000 provides the practical funding expectation described in the notice.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 26, 2011. The original and current closing date is July 29, 2011. The archive date is August 28, 2011.
Does the closing date function like a normal application deadline?
Not in the usual way. Because this is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award, the short posting window is described as more of a public transparency step than a typical application period.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The category is listed as Humanities (with a CFDA reference tied to Cultural Resources Management/Cultural Affairs), reflecting a focus on historical knowledge, interpretation, and cultural resource understanding.
Is there an anticipated agreement number?
Yes. The notice identifies the anticipated agreement number as P11AC10477.
Where can someone find additional details beyond the synopsis?
The notice indicates there is an attached announcement that contains additional information.
Who is the point of contact if there are issues accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Tom Forsyth, Contracting Officer. The phone number provided is 303-969-2796.
Is the point of contact intended for submitting applications?
No. The contact is presented as a resource for accessing the full announcement electronically or clarifying administrative details about the notice. The announcement does not accept proposals from the public because it is noncompetitive and designates ASALH as the sole recipient.
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