Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0040
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0040
- 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 "Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation" 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 May 8, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This is just an announcement that an award was already given to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc. for their work on the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation.. (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 just an announcement that an award was already given to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc. for their work on the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0040) is a National Park Service announcement describing a cooperative agreement award that had already been made to Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc. It is explicitly not a request for applications and was posted only to document the award and its purpose. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance, and it reflects a single expected award.
The award supports on-the-ground implementation of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NHA) management plan by funding staffing and coordinated program delivery. A core part of the work is providing dedicated staff capacity for project management and for carrying out management plan priorities. Examples of projects already underway under this implementation umbrella include development and upkeep of the NFNHA website, creation of a Junior Ranger program, development of maps, and establishment of quality standards to guide work across the heritage area.
Another major focus is partnership-building. The recipient is expected to develop a comprehensive network of partners both within the heritage area itself and in nearby counties, with the goal of strengthening long-term support and ensuring the management plan can be implemented through coordinated efforts. In practice, this means organizing relationships among local governments, cultural and historic organizations, tourism and community groups, and other stakeholders who can help deliver projects, programs, and interpretive efforts consistent with NHA purposes.
The agreement also calls for dedicating Niagara Falls NHA Inc. staff to implement the specific activities described in an accompanying Attachment A Work Plan and Budget, while also carrying out additional tasks that advance the broader objectives of the cooperative agreement. The intent is to maintain momentum across a diverse portfolio of programs, activities, and projects that collectively help fulfill the heritage area mission as laid out in the management plan.
Compliance is a stated requirement. The recipient must follow applicable federal and state laws, specifically including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which typically means evaluating potential environmental effects and considering impacts to historic properties as projects are planned and executed.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $300,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $300,000, indicating a fixed, single-award amount. Cost sharing or matching is required. The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), consistent with the named awardee. The posting date and creation date are May 8, 2015, with a listed closing date of May 17, 2015 and an archive date of May 18, 2015, though these dates function mainly as administrative markers since the award had already been issued.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed National Park Service contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice a request for applications?
No. The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0040) is explicitly not a request for applications. It was posted to document a cooperative agreement award that had already been made and to describe the award's purpose.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) listed is NPS 15 NERO 0040.
Which federal program is this opportunity associated with?
This notice is tied to CFDA 15.939, titled National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Who received the cooperative agreement award?
The cooperative agreement award had already been made to Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice reflects a single expected award, consistent with documenting one award that was already issued.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000.
Is the award amount fixed, or is there a range?
It is fixed. The announcement lists an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $300,000, indicating one award at a set amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required.
What type of applicant is listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), consistent with the named awardee.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The award supports on-the-ground implementation of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area (NHA) management plan, including funding for staffing and coordinated program delivery to carry out management plan priorities.
What kinds of activities does the award support?
The notice describes support for building dedicated staff capacity for project management and implementation of management plan priorities, as well as maintaining momentum across a broad portfolio of programs and projects tied to the heritage area mission.
What examples of projects are mentioned as already underway?
Examples named in the notice include:
- Development and upkeep of the NFNHA website
- Creation of a Junior Ranger program
- Development of maps
- Establishment of quality standards to guide work across the heritage area
Does the award include partnership-building responsibilities?
Yes. A major focus is developing a comprehensive network of partners within the heritage area and in nearby counties to strengthen long-term support and enable coordinated implementation of the management plan.
What types of partners are referenced in the notice?
The notice indicates partners may include local governments, cultural and historic organizations, tourism groups, community groups, and other stakeholders involved in delivering projects, programs, and interpretive efforts consistent with NHA purposes.
Is there a required work plan and budget for the activities?
Yes. The agreement calls for dedicating Niagara Falls NHA Inc. staff to implement the specific activities described in an accompanying Attachment A Work Plan and Budget, while also carrying out additional tasks that advance the broader objectives of the cooperative agreement.
Are there compliance requirements mentioned for projects funded under the agreement?
Yes. Compliance is stated as a requirement. The recipient must follow applicable federal and state laws, specifically including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What do NEPA and NHPA compliance typically involve in this context?
As described in the notice, this typically means evaluating potential environmental effects and considering impacts to historic properties as projects are planned and executed.
What are the posting and administrative dates listed for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are listed as May 8, 2015. The closing date is May 17, 2015, and the archive date is May 18, 2015. The notice indicates these dates function mainly as administrative markers because the award had already been issued.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues about the announcement?
The listed National Park Service contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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