Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0003
Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0003
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New England National Scenic Trail Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921 Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $58,613.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $58,613.00 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 New England National Scenic Trail Implementation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 10 NERO 0003) is a National Park Service notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to support implementation work on the New England National Scenic Trail (NENST). The announcement is essentially a public notification that NPS planned to fund specific project activities without full and open competition, using a single-source justification tied to the trail's formal management structure.
Funding for the project was set at a fixed NPS amount of $58,613, with an additional $13,613 contributed by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) as cost share, meaning matching or partner funding was required. The total project funding reflected in the notice is therefore a combined effort, with NPS providing the federal share and CFPA contributing non-federal support. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $58,613, indicating the federal portion was expected to be exactly that amount rather than a range.
The instrument type was a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That matters because cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, such as participating in planning, coordination, or oversight. The anticipated period of performance was five years from the date the agreement would be executed by the NPS Contracting Officer.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though the eligibility category is broader, the notice makes clear this was a single expected award and was not intended as a competitive solicitation. CFPA was identified as the intended recipient because it serves as the primary trail manager for the NENST in Connecticut and is explicitly recognized in the Trail Management Blueprint referenced in the federal law that designated the trail. In other words, NPS justified the non-competitive approach on the grounds that CFPA already holds the trail management role established in the governing framework for the NENST.
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance, and was posted March 12, 2010, with a closing date of March 22, 2010, and an archive date of March 23, 2010. The activity category is listed as environment, consistent with trail planning, stewardship, and implementation work tied to a national scenic trail designation. The statutory authorities cited include 16 USC 1246(h)(1) and related public laws (including Public Law 111-11 and Public Law 104-333), which collectively provide the legal basis for NPS involvement and assistance for national trails and related conservation and recreation efforts.
For questions, the point of contact listed for the program side was Roy Navik at NPS Northeast Region (office address at 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106; phone number provided in the notice). A separate contact was included for access issues with the announcement, Dawn E. Mach, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided. Overall, the notice describes a targeted, pre-identified partnership arrangement to carry out NENST implementation work in Connecticut through CFPA, funded through a multi-year cooperative agreement with required cost sharing.
FAQs: New England National Scenic Trail Implementation (NPS 10 NERO 0003)
What is the New England National Scenic Trail Implementation opportunity (NPS 10 NERO 0003)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to support implementation work on the New England National Scenic Trail (NENST). The notice served as a public notification that NPS planned to fund specific project activities without full and open competition, based on a single-source justification tied to the trail's formal management structure.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice indicates NPS intended to make a single award and that the announcement was not intended as a competitive solicitation. The approach was justified as single-source due to the established management role for the trail.
Who was identified as the intended recipient?
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) was identified as the intended recipient. The notice explains CFPA serves as the primary trail manager for the NENST in Connecticut and is recognized in the Trail Management Blueprint referenced in the federal law that designated the trail.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant). Cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project, such as participation in planning, coordination, or oversight.
What is the federal funding amount for this opportunity?
The fixed NPS (federal) amount listed in the notice is $58,613.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice describes an additional $13,613 contributed by CFPA as cost share (non-federal support), meaning partner or matching funding was required as part of the overall project funding structure.
What is the total project funding described in the notice?
The combined effort described totals $72,226, made up of $58,613 in federal funding from NPS plus $13,613 in cost share from CFPA.
What do the award ceiling and floor mean for this opportunity?
Both the award ceiling and floor were listed as $58,613, indicating the expected federal portion was a fixed amount rather than a range.
How long is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is five years from the date the cooperative agreement would be executed by the NPS Contracting Officer.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
If eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, why is CFPA specifically named?
Although the eligibility category is described broadly, the notice states there was a single expected award and it was not intended to be competed. CFPA was named because it holds the trail management role established in the governing framework for the NENST.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.921, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as environment, consistent with trail planning, stewardship, and implementation work tied to a national scenic trail designation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted March 12, 2010. The closing date was March 22, 2010. The archive date was March 23, 2010.
What legal authorities were cited as the basis for this notice?
The statutory authorities cited include 16 USC 1246(h)(1) and related public laws, including Public Law 111-11 and Public Law 104-333, which collectively provide the legal basis for NPS involvement and assistance for national trails and related conservation and recreation efforts.
Why did NPS use a single-source justification for this award?
The notice explains the non-competitive approach was tied to the trail's formal management structure, specifically that CFPA is explicitly recognized in the Trail Management Blueprint referenced in the federal law that designated the trail and serves as the primary trail manager for the NENST in Connecticut.
Who was the program point of contact for questions?
The program contact listed was Roy Navik at NPS Northeast Region, with an office address at 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. (The notice also provided a phone number.)
Who should be contacted for access issues with the announcement?
The notice lists Dawn E. Mach, Contract Specialist, as the contact for access issues with the announcement. (A phone number was provided in the notice.)
What geographic focus is mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes implementation work on the New England National Scenic Trail in Connecticut through CFPA, reflecting CFPA's role as the primary trail manager for the NENST in Connecticut.
What is the overall purpose of the notice?
Overall, it describes a targeted, pre-identified partnership arrangement to carry out NENST implementation work through CFPA, funded through a multi-year cooperative agreement with required cost sharing, and publicly notifies that NPS planned to proceed without full and open competition based on the established management framework for the trail.
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