Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0030
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0030
- 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 21, 2013 and posted on May 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,628.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,628.00 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 solicitation. This is a notice that the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc., has already been identified as an award recipient for work related to activity categories such as environment, natural resources, and education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan Implementation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0030) is a National Park Service notice of a planned cooperative agreement award, not an open solicitation or competitive call for applications. In other words, the recipient has already been selected: Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc. (NFNHAI). The purpose of the award is to support implementation of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan through work that generally falls under environment, natural resources, and education-related activities, as described in the announcement.
The funding is structured as a mandatory cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). The notice indicates a single expected award, with total estimated funding of $35,628. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $35,628, which typically means the award amount is fixed for this action rather than a range. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the agreement terms. Although the eligibility category is described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice makes clear that NFNHAI is the identified award recipient, reinforcing that other entities are not being invited to apply.
The scope of work centers on staffing, coordination, and on-the-ground implementation support for the Management Plan. NFNHAI commits to providing staff for project management and implementation, including continuing work already underway. Examples of ongoing projects specifically mentioned are development and maintenance of the NFNHA website, creation of a Junior Ranger program, development of maps, and creation of quality standards. These deliverables point to a mix of public-facing education and interpretation tools (like the Junior Ranger materials), planning and visitor-use products (maps), and organizational or programmatic infrastructure (quality standards and web presence).
Another major element is partnership building. NFNHAI is expected to develop a comprehensive network of partners both within the heritage area and in adjacent counties to support and implement the Management Plan. This emphasizes the typical National Heritage Area model, where success depends on coordinating multiple stakeholders such as local governments, cultural institutions, community organizations, and conservation partners rather than relying solely on a single agency to carry out all activities.
The notice also states that NFNHAI will dedicate staff to carry out the projects identified in an Attachment A Work Plan and Budget, along with additional efforts that advance the broader purposes of the National Heritage Area as laid out in the agreement objectives. This language signals flexibility: while the Work Plan and Budget guide the funded tasks, the recipient is also expected to contribute to the wider set of programs and projects needed to achieve the heritage area mission as implementation progresses.
Finally, compliance obligations are explicitly included. NFNHAI must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, specifically noting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This means that as projects move forward, environmental review and cultural/historic resource considerations must be addressed when applicable, and the cooperative agreement will be carried out under the standard legal and regulatory framework that governs federally supported activities.
Key administrative dates in the announcement show it was posted and created on May 21, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 26, 2013, and archived on May 27, 2013. A point of contact is provided for access issues: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this an open funding opportunity that new applicants can apply to?
No. This notice is a planned cooperative agreement award and is not an open solicitation or competitive call for applications. It is an announcement that an award is intended to be made to a pre-identified recipient.
2) Who has already been selected as the recipient?
The identified recipient is Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Inc. (NFNHAI).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0030.
4) What federal program is this funding associated with?
The funding is under CFDA 15.939, titled National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
5) What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan, through work generally associated with environment, natural resources, and education-related activities as described in the announcement.
6) What type of award mechanism is being used?
The notice describes the funding as a mandatory cooperative agreement.
7) Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
The notice lists both the award ceiling and the award floor as $35,628, which indicates the amount is fixed for this action rather than presented as a range.
8) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $35,628.
9) How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the cooperative agreement terms.
11) If the eligibility category mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can other nonprofits apply?
Even though the eligibility category is described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice makes clear that NFNHAI is the identified award recipient. The announcement is not inviting other entities to apply.
12) What kinds of work will the funding support?
The scope of work focuses on staffing, coordination, and on-the-ground implementation support for the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan, including continuing work already underway.
13) What staffing commitments are described?
NFNHAI commits to providing staff for project management and implementation, including continued work on activities already in progress.
14) What examples of ongoing projects are specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically mentions: development and maintenance of the NFNHA website, creation of a Junior Ranger program, development of maps, and creation of quality standards.
15) What do the listed deliverables suggest about the project focus?
The examples point to a mix of public-facing education and interpretation tools (such as Junior Ranger materials), visitor-use or planning products (maps), and organizational/program infrastructure (quality standards and website presence).
16) Does the work involve partnerships and coordination with other organizations?
Yes. A major element is partnership building. NFNHAI is expected to develop a comprehensive network of partners within the heritage area and in adjacent counties to support and implement the Management Plan.
17) What kinds of partners are implied by the notice?
The notice emphasizes a multi-stakeholder approach typical of National Heritage Areas, implying coordination among groups such as local governments, cultural institutions, community organizations, and conservation partners (without listing a required set of partner types).
18) Is there a specific work plan and budget that guides the funded tasks?
Yes. The notice states that NFNHAI will dedicate staff to carry out projects identified in an Attachment A Work Plan and Budget.
19) Is there flexibility to do work beyond the Attachment A Work Plan and Budget?
Yes. In addition to the Attachment A items, the notice references additional efforts that advance the broader purposes of the National Heritage Area as laid out in the agreement objectives, signaling some flexibility within the agreement’s goals.
20) Are there legal and compliance requirements tied to the cooperative agreement?
Yes. NFNHAI must comply with all applicable state and federal laws. The notice specifically calls out compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
21) What do NEPA and NHPA compliance obligations mean in practical terms for projects?
Based on the notice, applicable projects must address environmental review and cultural/historic resource considerations when required, consistent with the standard legal and regulatory framework for federally supported activities.
22) When was this notice posted and created?
The announcement lists both the posted date and the created date as May 21, 2013.
23) What were the closing dates listed in the notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as May 26, 2013.
24) When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on May 27, 2013.
25) Who can be contacted for access issues related to this announcement?
The point of contact for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
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