Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00045
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Implementation of the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area Management Plan" 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 Feb 10, 2015 and posted on Feb 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Non competitive Selection. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
- Non competitive Selection
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent for a cooperative agreement focused on implementing the management plan for the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (KMTANHA) in Alaska. National Heritage Areas are landscapes recognized by Congress because their natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources together tell nationally important stories about the United States. The idea behind the program is that these places reflect how people and geography shaped one another over time, leaving behind both physical features and living traditions that still define the region.
KMTANHA was officially established in 2009 through federal law (P.L. 111-11, Section 8010). That law directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the designated local management entity responsible for the heritage area. In this case, the management entity is the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities Association. The announcement makes clear that the cooperative agreement is the required assistance instrument for providing that support, which typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out (for example, coordinating on priorities, oversight, or technical collaboration), rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding under the activity category of natural resources, and it is explicitly described as a non-competitive selection. That generally indicates the award is intended for the named management entity rather than an open competition among multiple applicants. The eligibility category is labeled "Others (see text field...)," but the accompanying language and non-competitive framing point to the heritage area management organization as the intended recipient, consistent with the establishing legislation.
Several administrative details reinforce that this is more of a formal funding action notice than a typical open solicitation. Only one award is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are both February 10, 2015, and the archive date is March 10, 2015. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award ceiling/floor of $0, which often happens in notices of intent or internal/noncompetitive actions where the listing is used primarily to document the planned assistance mechanism and authority, while final dollar amounts may be handled outside the synopsis or reflected later through the actual agreement.
For reference and program context, the announcement links to the NPS Heritage Areas page (http://www.nps.gov/heritageareas/). The contact provided for access issues is Todd Wilson, Awarding Officer, reachable at ToddWilson@nps.gov. The opportunity number is P15AS00045, and the CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) associated with it is 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to use a cooperative agreement to support implementation of the management plan for the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (KMTANHA) in Alaska.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is a National Heritage Area (NHA)?
National Heritage Areas are landscapes recognized by Congress because their natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources together tell nationally important stories about the United States. They reflect how people and geography shaped one another over time, leaving behind physical features and living traditions that still define the region.
What is KMTANHA?
KMTANHA stands for the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area, located in Alaska.
When was KMTANHA established and under what authority?
KMTANHA was established in 2009 through federal law, Public Law 111-11, Section 8010.
Who is the intended recipient (management entity) for this assistance?
The designated local management entity identified for this heritage area is the Kenai Mountains Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities Association.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The opportunity is explicitly described as a non-competitive selection, which generally indicates the award is intended for the named management entity rather than an open competition among multiple applicants.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The NPS indicates it will use a cooperative agreement as the required assistance instrument for providing this support.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means NPS expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, such as coordinating on priorities, providing oversight, or engaging in technical collaboration, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the activity category of natural resources.
Is the funding considered discretionary?
Yes. The listing identifies the opportunity as discretionary funding.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the opportunity show $0 for the estimated total funding amount and $0 for the award ceiling/floor?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $0 and an award ceiling/floor of $0, which can occur in notices of intent or internal/noncompetitive actions. In such cases, the posting may primarily document the planned assistance mechanism and authority, while final dollar amounts may be handled outside the synopsis or reflected later through the actual agreement.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are February 10, 2015. The archive date is March 10, 2015.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is P15AS00045.
What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referenced as the Assistance Listing) is 15.939, titled National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Where can I find general program information about NPS National Heritage Areas?
The opportunity references the NPS Heritage Areas webpage: http://www.nps.gov/heritageareas/
Who is the contact for access issues related to this opportunity?
The contact listed for access issues is Todd Wilson, Awarding Officer. Email: ToddWilson@nps.gov.
Does the notice indicate the cooperative agreement will include NPS involvement during implementation?
Yes. The notice explains that the cooperative agreement format generally involves NPS participation during the work (for example, coordination on priorities, oversight, or technical collaboration).
Why is the eligibility field labeled "Others (see text field...)"?
The eligibility category is labeled "Others (see text field...)," but the accompanying language and the non-competitive framing point to the heritage area management organization as the intended recipient, consistent with the establishing legislation.
What is the purpose of this notice compared to a typical solicitation?
Several administrative details suggest this functions more like a formal funding action notice (documenting the planned assistance mechanism and authority) than a typical open solicitation seeking multiple applications.
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