Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0074

  • The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission on behalf of" 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 Aug 5, 2011 and posted on Aug 5, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 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 $143,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $143,500.00 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:

This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement, not a competitive grant solicitation. In other words, the NPS is publicly announcing that it plans to make a single, specific award to a named partner without full and open competition, and it is not asking other organizations to apply. The intended cooperator is the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), acting on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program, and the planned agreement is identified as Cooperative Agreement P11AC40629.

The announcement is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 11 NERO 0074 and is categorized as a mandatory opportunity because the agency has already identified the recipient and the purpose of the award. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project activities (for example, coordination, technical direction, or shared planning) rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.

Financially, the award is structured as a single, fixed amount: the estimated total funding is $143,500, and both the award floor and ceiling are also $143,500, signaling that NPS anticipated one award at that exact level. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 11, 2011, and it was archived on August 12, 2011. Those dates are typical of a notice-of-intent posting where the main purpose is transparency about a planned non-competitive award rather than providing time for applicants to develop proposals.

In terms of eligibility, the record indicates eligibility for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, because this is explicitly not a request for applications and identifies a specific cooperator, the practical outcome is that other eligible entities were not being invited to compete for the funds. The listing also references CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area, and places the activity category under Humanities (with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA). The brief descriptor "Lake Champlain Heritage" suggests that the funded work is tied to heritage-related activities in the Lake Champlain region, though the specific tasks, deliverables, and scope are said to be contained in an attachment in the full announcement.

Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Peggy Wall, Administrative Officer, at 410-260-2473. The announcement emphasizes that complete project details are in the attachment under the "Full Announcement" section, indicating that the public notice itself is primarily a summary and compliance step to document NPS intent to make this particular cooperative agreement award to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this a competitive grant opportunity?

No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement, not a competitive grant solicitation. The announcement states that NPS plans to make a single award to a named partner without full and open competition, and it is not asking other organizations to apply.

What does "notice of intent to award" mean in this context?

It means NPS is publicly documenting its plan to issue one specific award to one identified recipient. The posting functions as a transparency and compliance notice rather than an invitation for proposals.

Who is the intended recipient of this award?

The intended cooperator is the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), acting on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?

The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 11 NERO 0074.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.

How is a cooperative agreement different from a typical grant?

The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement generally involves substantial NPS involvement in project activities (for example, coordination, technical direction, or shared planning), rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.

What is the cooperative agreement identifier mentioned in the notice?

The planned agreement is identified as Cooperative Agreement P11AC40629.

How much funding is available under this award?

The estimated total funding is $143,500.

What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?

Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $143,500, indicating NPS anticipated one award at that exact amount.

Will NPS make more than one award under this opportunity?

The structure of the notice (single intended recipient and a fixed award amount with floor and ceiling equal) signals that NPS anticipated a single award.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.

When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2011.

What was the closing date?

The original and current closing date listed is August 11, 2011.

When was the opportunity archived?

The listing was archived on August 12, 2011.

Why is the open period so short?

The notice explains that it is not a request for applications. Short posting windows are typical for notices of intent whose main purpose is public transparency about a planned non-competitive award rather than providing time for applicants to prepare proposals.

Can other organizations apply for this funding?

No. Even though the record indicates eligibility for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice explicitly states it is not asking other organizations to apply and identifies a specific cooperator.

What eligibility category is listed in the record?

The record indicates eligibility for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).

Why does the listing mention eligibility if there is no competition?

The notice is explicitly not a request for applications and identifies a specific cooperator. As presented, the eligibility line appears to be part of the standard listing format, but the practical outcome is that other entities were not invited to compete.

What CFDA number is referenced?

The listing references CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is listed under Humanities, with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA.

What project or program theme is indicated?

The brief descriptor provided is "Lake Champlain Heritage," suggesting the funded work is tied to heritage-related activities in the Lake Champlain region.

Where are the detailed project tasks and deliverables described?

The notice states that specific tasks, deliverables, and scope are contained in an attachment in the full announcement, and that complete project details are in the attachment under the "Full Announcement" section.

Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

The notice directs anyone needing help accessing the full announcement to contact Peggy Wall, Administrative Officer, at 410-260-2473.

Is this opportunity labeled as mandatory, and what does that indicate?

Yes. The announcement is categorized as a mandatory opportunity because the agency has already identified the recipient and the purpose of the award.

What is NPS mainly trying to accomplish by posting this notice?

Based on the language in the notice, the posting is primarily a summary and compliance step to document NPS intent to make this particular cooperative agreement award to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.

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