Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0094

  • The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Next National Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2015 and posted on Aug 12, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,222.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,222.00 in funding.
  • 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).
  • NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:

The "Next National Parks" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0094) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice that serves only as a public notification of the agency's intent to make an award. It is explicitly not a request for applications, meaning there is no open competition and outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals in response to this posting. In practical terms, this kind of notice is typically used when the agency plans to fund a specific project and/or partner directly, and federal transparency rules require the NPS to publicly document that intention.

The planned award will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work rather than simply providing funding and stepping back. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing is associated with CFDA 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education), which signals that the work aligns with NPS priorities around conserving resources, protecting park assets, and supporting education or outreach related to those goals.

Funding is limited and tightly defined. The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with total estimated funding of $65,222. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $65,222, which effectively means the award amount is fixed rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.

The notice was posted on August 12, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 21, 2015, and an archive date of August 22, 2015. Even though a closing date is shown, it does not function like a standard deadline for applicants in this case, because the NPS is not soliciting applications. Instead, the date generally reflects the period the notice is publicly available before being archived, consistent with standard grants.gov style postings for non-competitive intent-to-award announcements.

Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the core message of the notice makes clear that this is not an open opportunity. If someone needs further details or has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-5949, with an NPS email address referenced in the contact section.

Next National Parks Grant (NPS 15 NERO 0094) - Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the "Next National Parks" grant opportunity?

The "Next National Parks" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0094) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice. It serves as a public notification of the agency's intent to make an award, rather than an open grant competition.

2) Is this a request for applications (RFA)?

No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals in response to this posting.

3) Can my organization apply for this funding through Grants.gov?

Based on the notice language, no. This posting is not soliciting applications and does not function as an open opportunity where organizations submit proposals for review.

4) Why would NPS post a funding notice if it is not accepting applications?

This type of posting is typically used when the agency plans to fund a specific project and/or work directly with a specific partner, and federal transparency requirements call for the agency to publicly document its intent to make an award.

5) What type of award is planned?

The planned award will be issued as a cooperative agreement.

6) What does "cooperative agreement" mean here?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, rather than simply providing funding with minimal agency participation.

7) What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is Natural Resources.

8) What CFDA program is associated with this notice?

The listing is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.

9) What does CFDA 15.954 imply about the focus of the work?

It signals that the work aligns with NPS priorities related to conserving resources, protecting park assets, and supporting education or outreach connected to those goals.

10) How many awards does NPS expect to make?

The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

11) What is the total estimated funding amount?

The total estimated funding is $65,222.

12) Is the award amount a range, or is it fixed?

It appears fixed. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $65,222, which effectively indicates the award amount is not a range.

13) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

14) What is the posted date for this notice?

The notice was posted on August 12, 2015.

15) What is the closing date, and does it act like an application deadline?

The original and current closing date are listed as August 21, 2015. However, because this is not a request for applications, the closing date does not function like a standard applicant deadline. Instead, it generally reflects the period the notice is publicly available before being archived.

16) What is the archive date?

The archive date is August 22, 2015.

17) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." At the same time, the core message of the notice is that this is not an open opportunity and outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals in response to the posting.

18) If the opportunity is not open, what should I do if I still need more details?

The notice lists a point of contact for further details or for help accessing the full announcement electronically: Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist.

19) How can I contact the listed point of contact?

Patrick Reidy can be reached by phone at 215-597-5949. The notice also references an NPS email address in the contact section.

20) What should I do if I have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?

The notice indicates that if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they should contact the listed point of contact (Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist) for assistance.

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