Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0071
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0071
- 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 "Notice of Intent to Award Acadia National Park Operate and evaluate public transportation system" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2014 and posted on Jul 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $850,000.00 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).
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. This is a single source award to Downeast Transportation Inc., a nonprofit having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund continued operation and evaluation of a public transportation system serving Acadia National Park. It is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it functions as a public transparency posting to explain that NPS intends to make an award without full and open competition.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0071 and carries the title "Notice of Intent to Award Acadia National Park Operate and evaluate public transportation system." The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an award structure where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in project oversight or coordination rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation reiterating that this is a notice of intent to award rather than an open funding competition.
The planned award is a single-source action: NPS intends to fund one recipient, Downeast Transportation Inc. The notice specifies that Downeast Transportation Inc. is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. The work would be carried out through Task Agreement P14AC01102 under an existing Cooperative Agreement P13AC00377, which indicates the relationship and administrative framework are already in place and the new task agreement would authorize specific project activities under that umbrella.
Financially, the notice presents a total estimated funding amount of $850,000, and it lists the award floor and ceiling both as $850,000, signaling that the intended award amount is fixed rather than a range. The announcement also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) toward the total project cost, consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement and the underlying program rules.
From a program classification standpoint, the notice references CFDA number 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education," placing the project within NPS assistance activities that support park resource protection and visitor-related services. While the notice itself is brief, the title and description clarify the purpose: to operate and evaluate a public transportation system in and around Acadia National Park, which generally aligns with goals such as reducing traffic congestion, improving visitor access, and limiting environmental impacts from private vehicle use.
The timeline included in the posting reflects standard Grants.gov fields even though the action is not competitive. The posted date and creation date are July 1, 2014. The original and current closing dates are July 6, 2014, with an archive date of July 7, 2014. In the context of a notice of intent, these dates should be read as the window during which the public notice was active rather than an application deadline for prospective applicants, since no applications are being solicited.
For anyone needing the full details, the notice directs readers to an attachment available via the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. It also provides a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region (NER) Agreements Officer, phone 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for continued operation and evaluation of a public transportation system serving Acadia National Park. It is a transparency notice explaining that NPS intends to make an award without full and open competition.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. It is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for applications. The notice is not asking the public to apply.
Can organizations submit an application through Grants.gov for this opportunity?
No. Based on the notice language, NPS is not soliciting applications. The Grants.gov posting is being used to publicly post the intent to award rather than to run an open competition.
Who is the federal agency behind this notice?
The federal agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0071.
What is the title of the notice?
The title is "Notice of Intent to Award Acadia National Park Operate and evaluate public transportation system."
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in coordinating or overseeing the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation that this is a notice of intent to award rather than an open funding competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
NPS intends to fund one recipient: Downeast Transportation Inc.
Is the intended recipient a nonprofit?
Yes. The notice specifies that Downeast Transportation Inc. is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Is this a single-source (non-competitive) award?
Yes. The notice describes the action as a single-source award and states that NPS intends to make the award without full and open competition.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to operate and evaluate a public transportation system in and around Acadia National Park. The description suggests goals consistent with visitor access and transportation management in a national park setting.
How much funding does NPS intend to award?
The total estimated funding amount is $850,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed amount. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $850,000, indicating the intended amount is not a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
What program classification or CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The notice references CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
How does this award relate to existing agreements?
The work would be carried out through Task Agreement P14AC01102 under an existing Cooperative Agreement P13AC00377, indicating an existing administrative framework is already in place and the task agreement would authorize the specific project activities.
What are the key dates shown in the posting?
- Posted/Creation date: July 1, 2014
- Original and current closing date: July 6, 2014
- Archive date: July 7, 2014
Are the "closing date" fields an application deadline?
No. In the context provided, the dates should be interpreted as the period when the public notice was active on Grants.gov, not an application deadline, because the notice is not soliciting applications.
Where can someone find the full details of the notice?
The notice directs readers to an attachment available via the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement materials?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region (NER) Agreements Officer, phone 215-597-6476.
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