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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area FY2015 Implementation of 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 4, 2015 and posted on Feb 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 2015 Notice of Intent to Award Only. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area FY2015 Implementation of Management Plan" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00042) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support work tied directly to the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) management plan. National Heritage Areas, as described in the notice, are congressionally recognized landscapes where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources come together to tell nationally significant stories about the United States. The core idea is that these places reflect the national experience through both tangible remnants on the landscape and the living traditions that developed there over time.
This particular award focuses on implementation activities that advance the MPNHA management plan and fulfill a public purpose under the heritage area enabling law (P.L. 109-338, 120 Stat. 1738). The notice emphasizes practical, plan-driven work rather than open-ended programming. The kinds of efforts highlighted include planning and plan review activities, administrative and coordination functions, public outreach, media and communications work, and demonstration projects identified in the management plan. In other words, the funding is meant to help move priority initiatives from the plan into action, while also supporting the organizational and outreach capacity needed to deliver heritage area programs effectively.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS is expected to play an active role beyond simply awarding funds. The announcement states that substantial NPS involvement is anticipated for successful completion of the funded objectives. Specifically, NPS staff are expected to provide technical and financial assistance related to developing and implementing the management plan, and to review the MPNHA list of applicants and recommended subgrants to confirm they align with the management plan and the heritage area legislation. NPS will also provide consultation and technical assistance to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This implies that project selection and implementation will be closely coordinated with NPS to ensure legal and policy compliance, especially where activities may involve environmental review or effects on historic properties.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary opportunity under the Natural Resources activity category, with an expected single award and an estimated total funding amount of $60,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project financing. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the source data, which typically indicates the notice is not using standard competitive ranges and instead reflects a specific, predetermined funding arrangement.
Eligibility is described as non-competitive and categorized broadly as "Others" with clarification referenced in additional eligibility text (not provided in the excerpt). The overall structure and the "Notice of Intent to Award Only" language indicate this was not an open competition; rather, it was a formal public posting associated with an intended award to a specific partner organization connected to the MPNHA (the notice references "the Alliance," suggesting a designated local coordinating entity). The posting date was February 4, 2015, and the current closing date shown is February 9, 2015, also marked "Notice of Intent to Award Only," reinforcing that it functioned as an intent-to-award announcement rather than a solicitation for multiple applicants.
For more program background, the notice points readers to the NPS heritage areas page (http://www.nps.gov/heritageareas/). The listed point of contact for access issues is Todd Wilson, identified as the Awarding Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area FY2015 Implementation of Management Plan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00042.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the funded work rather than providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support implementation activities that directly advance the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) management plan and fulfill a public purpose under the heritage area enabling law.
What is the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) in this context?
The notice describes National Heritage Areas as congressionally recognized landscapes where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources combine to tell nationally significant stories about the United States, reflecting both physical resources on the land and living traditions that developed over time.
Which law authorizes or governs this work for the heritage area?
The notice references the heritage area enabling law as P.L. 109-338, 120 Stat. 1738.
What kinds of activities are intended to be funded?
The notice highlights practical, plan-driven work tied to the management plan, including:
- Planning and plan review activities
- Administrative and coordination functions
- Public outreach
- Media and communications work
- Demonstration projects identified in the management plan
Is this funding meant for open-ended programming?
No. The notice emphasizes implementation activities that are directly tied to the MPNHA management plan, focusing on moving priority initiatives from the plan into action.
What role will NPS play during the project?
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, including technical and financial assistance related to developing and implementing the management plan.
Will NPS be involved in reviewing subgrants or subaward recommendations?
Yes. NPS staff are expected to review the MPNHA list of applicants and recommended subgrants to confirm they align with the management plan and the heritage area legislation.
Does the notice mention compliance requirements such as NEPA or NHPA?
Yes. NPS will provide consultation and technical assistance to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The notice lists the activity category as Natural Resources.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary opportunity.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $60,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources, which may include cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the source data. The notice text suggests this reflects a specific, predetermined funding arrangement rather than a standard competitive range.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is characterized as non-competitive and is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award Only," which indicates it is not a solicitation for multiple applicants.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award Only" mean here?
Based on the notice language, it functions as a formal public posting associated with an intended award to a specific partner organization connected to the MPNHA, rather than an open call for applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as non-competitive and categorized broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility text referenced but not included in the provided excerpt.
Does the notice suggest a specific recipient organization?
Yes. The notice references "the Alliance," suggesting a designated local coordinating entity associated with the MPNHA.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posting date is February 4, 2015, and the closing date shown is February 9, 2015. The closing date is also marked "Notice of Intent to Award Only."
Where can someone find general background information on National Heritage Areas?
The notice points readers to the NPS heritage areas page at http://www.nps.gov/heritageareas/.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Todd Wilson, identified as the Awarding Officer.
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