Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI LEWI H9420102005
Apply for NPS NOI LEWI H9420102005
- The National Park Service in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of intent Feasibility study for Columbia Pacific NHA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2010 and posted on May 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 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).
- U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, intends to make a single source award to Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia (SBEC) of Ilwaco, Washington. This is a noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of Interior Policy, Departmental Manual 505DM2, and Public Law 110 229, which requires NPS to study the feasibility of designating the region at the mouth of the Columbia River as the Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area (NHA). NHAs are a partnership program between the NPS and a management entity. Legislation designating an NHA conveys certain authorities and public responsibilities upon the management entity. The management entity administers the NHA program through guidance, oversight, and partnership provided by the NPS. SBEC is the management entity for the proposed Columbia Pacific NHA. The National Park Service intends to award a Cooperative Agreement for the feasibility study based upon this announcement. SBEC will provide a portion of the funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to fund a feasibility study related to the potential designation of the region at the mouth of the Columbia River as the Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area (NHA). The opportunity is framed around the standard NHA feasibility study process, which is meant to determine whether an area is appropriate for National Heritage Area designation and to outline what an eventual NHA could look like in practice. The study is not just a research exercise; it is designed to produce practical, decision-ready information for Congress, NPS, local partners, and the public, especially around how the area would be organized, financed, and managed if designated.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which signals a collaborative project rather than a hands-off grant. In a cooperative agreement, NPS expects to be actively involved in shaping and supporting the work as it is carried out. The activity category is listed as regional development, reflecting the broader purpose of NHAs: protecting and interpreting heritage resources through partnerships that can also support local economic and community development. The notice anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000 and an award ceiling of $45,000, meaning the award is expected to be up to that amount rather than spread across multiple recipients.
A key point in the notice is that it is a noncompetitive, single-source award intended specifically for Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia (SBEC) of Ilwaco, Washington. The eligibility language makes clear that NPS is proceeding this way under Department of Interior policy (cited as Departmental Manual 505 DM 2) and under Public Law 110-229, which requires NPS to study the feasibility of designating the Columbia River mouth region as the Columbia Pacific NHA. In other words, the feasibility study itself is mandated, and NPS has identified SBEC as the proposed management entity for the potential NHA, making SBEC the logical partner to co-develop the elements that only a management entity can credibly provide.
The purpose and content of the feasibility study are spelled out in practical terms. NPS notes that several critical components are best developed by the proposed management entity working in collaboration with NPS. These components include a conceptual financial plan (how the NHA could be funded and sustained), a conceptual approach (how the NHA would operate, priorities, governance concepts, and implementation direction), and the identification of potential heritage partnerships and activities (the network of organizations, sites, communities, and programs that would make the NHA functional and meaningful). The notice explains that cost sharing is common for this kind of work because the management entity is helping create a plan that it may later be responsible for implementing, and because shared investment helps demonstrate commitment and feasibility.
Cost sharing is explicitly required, and the notice states that SBEC will provide a portion of the funding. This matters for anyone evaluating the opportunity because it indicates federal funds are intended to leverage non-federal participation rather than fully cover all costs. The emphasis on collaboration extends beyond planning documents: NPS and SBEC also intend to work together on research, development of the study materials, and public engagement activities.
Public engagement is a central rationale for structuring the project this way. NPS and SBEC highlight that it is in the public interest for community members and stakeholders to be able to meet and question the proposed management entity during the feasibility study process. The public should be able to review SBEC's performance record, understand its proposed approach, and examine the conceptual plan for the NHA. This reflects a key principle of the National Heritage Area model: NHAs rely on partnerships and community-driven stewardship, so transparency, credibility, and demonstrated capacity of the management entity are essential before designation is considered.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 6, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 10, 2010, and an archive date of June 9, 2010. The very short open period is consistent with a notice of intent for a single-source, noncompetitive award rather than an open competition. The funding opportunity number is listed as NPS NOI LEWI H9420102005, and while a CFDA number is not clearly identified (it is shown as 00.000, not elsewhere classified), the sponsoring agency is clearly the National Park Service, specifically associated with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
For practical next steps or questions about accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Sarah Welch, Contract Specialist, with a phone number of 360-854-7220.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to fund a feasibility study for the potential designation of the region at the mouth of the Columbia River as the Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area (NHA).
What is the goal of the feasibility study?
The study is intended to determine whether the area is appropriate for National Heritage Area designation and to describe what a future NHA could look like in practice. It is meant to produce practical, decision-ready information for Congress, NPS, local partners, and the public, including how the area could be organized, financed, and managed if designated.
Is this just a research project, or does it lead to practical outputs?
It is designed to result in practical outputs, not just research. The study is expected to address real-world considerations such as organizational structure, financing concepts, management approach, and partnership opportunities that would matter if designation moves forward.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which indicates a collaborative project where NPS expects to be actively involved in shaping and supporting the work as it is carried out.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency. In this case, NPS anticipates working closely with the recipient on research, developing study materials, and conducting public engagement activities.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as regional development, reflecting the broader NHA purpose of protecting and interpreting heritage resources through partnerships that can also support local economic and community development.
How much funding is available?
The notice anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000. The award ceiling is $45,000, meaning the award is expected to be up to that amount.
Will there be multiple awards or only one recipient?
The notice anticipates a single award (one recipient), not multiple awards distributed among several applicants.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It is described as a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice states the award is intended specifically for Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia (SBEC) of Ilwaco, Washington.
Why is this being done as a single-source, noncompetitive award?
The notice explains NPS is proceeding under Department of Interior policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2) and under Public Law 110-229, which requires NPS to study the feasibility of designating the Columbia River mouth region as the Columbia Pacific NHA. NPS has identified SBEC as the proposed management entity for the potential NHA, making SBEC the proposed partner to develop elements that a management entity would be expected to provide.
What law is mentioned as requiring the feasibility study?
Public Law 110-229 is cited as requiring NPS to study the feasibility of designating the region at the mouth of the Columbia River as the Columbia Pacific National Heritage Area.
What kinds of deliverables or components are emphasized for the feasibility study?
NPS highlights several components that are best developed by the proposed management entity working with NPS, including a conceptual financial plan, a conceptual approach for how the NHA would operate (priorities, governance concepts, and implementation direction), and identification of potential heritage partnerships and activities.
What is meant by a "conceptual financial plan" in this notice?
Based on the notice language, it refers to a high-level plan describing how the NHA could be funded and sustained over time if it were designated.
What is meant by a "conceptual approach" for the potential NHA?
The notice describes this as an outline of how the NHA would operate, including priorities, governance concepts, and implementation direction.
What does the notice say about partnerships and activities?
The feasibility study is expected to identify potential heritage partnerships and activities, meaning the network of organizations, sites, communities, and programs that would make the NHA functional and meaningful.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is explicitly required, and the notice states that SBEC will provide a portion of the funding.
Why does the notice emphasize cost sharing?
The notice explains cost sharing is common for this kind of work because the proposed management entity is helping create a plan it may later implement, and shared investment helps demonstrate commitment and feasibility.
How does public engagement fit into this feasibility study?
Public engagement is described as a central rationale for the cooperative approach. NPS and SBEC intend to work together on public engagement activities so community members and stakeholders can meet and question the proposed management entity and review its approach and performance record.
Why does the notice emphasize the public being able to meet and question the proposed management entity?
The notice states it is in the public interest for community members and stakeholders to be able to evaluate the proposed management entity during the feasibility study process, including understanding its approach and reviewing the conceptual plan for how the NHA could function.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service (NPS). The notice is specifically associated with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is NPS NOI LEWI H9420102005.
Is a CFDA number provided?
A CFDA number is not clearly identified in the notice. It is shown as 00.000 (not elsewhere classified).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2010. The original and current closing date is May 10, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 9, 2010.
Why is the open period so short?
The notice indicates it is a notice of intent for a single-source, noncompetitive award, and the brief open period is consistent with that type of announcement rather than an open competition.
Who can be contacted for questions or for access to the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact: Sarah Welch, Contract Specialist, phone 360-854-7220.
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