Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0032
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0032
- 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 May 24, 2013 and posted on May 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Sole source award to a nonprofit organization
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award related to Acadia National Park and the operation and evaluation of a public transportation system. It is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, the NPS is using the announcement to publicly document its intention to make a single, non-competitive (sole source) cooperative agreement award for specific project activities tied to an existing task agreement.
The funding opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0032 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The work is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education, and the activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification that the purpose is simply to give notice that the agency plans to fund the project without full and open competition. In practical terms, the announcement functions as an official transparency step rather than a call for proposals.
The intended recipient is Downeast Transportation, Inc., referenced through Task Agreement P13AC00377. The eligibility section reflects this approach by noting that the award is a sole source award to a nonprofit organization and listing eligible applicants generally as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though that broader eligibility language appears in the record, the substance of the notice makes clear that the NPS has already selected the recipient for this particular action and is not opening the funding to other applicants.
Financially, the announcement indicates there will be exactly one expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $850,000. The award ceiling and floor are both set at $850,000, which signals the award amount is fixed rather than a range. The listing also states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the agreement terms) as part of the project budget, although the exact match percentage or requirements would be detailed in the attachment referenced in the full announcement.
The key dates reflect the administrative window for the posting rather than an application period: it was posted and created on May 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 30, 2013, and an archive date of May 31, 2013. Because this is not an application-based competition, those dates mainly indicate how long the notice remained active on Grants.gov as a public posting.
For anyone trying to access the full details, the notice directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on the Grants.gov posting. If there are issues obtaining the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this National Park Service (NPS) posting about?
This posting is a National Park Service Notice of Intent to Award related to Acadia National Park and the operation and evaluation of a public transportation system. It serves as a public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project activity through a single award.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is not a competitive grant solicitation. It is not requesting proposals or applications from the public. It exists to document NPS's intent to make a non-competitive (sole source) award.
Should I submit an application through Grants.gov?
No. Based on the information provided, this notice is not asking for applications and is not open for public submission. The posting is a transparency step rather than a call for proposals.
Why does the listing mention eligibility for 501(c)(3) nonprofits if this is sole source?
The record includes general eligibility language indicating nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the substance of the notice makes clear the action is a sole source award and that NPS has already selected the recipient for this specific project activity.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Downeast Transportation, Inc. The notice references Task Agreement P13AC00377 in connection with the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0032.
What type of award is being used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument identified is a Cooperative Agreement, categorized as a discretionary award.
What program or CFDA assistance listing is associated with this work?
The work is associated with CFDA 15.954: National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What is the purpose of the "Activity Category: Other" label?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification that the purpose of the posting is to provide notice that the agency plans to fund the project without full and open competition.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
Exactly one award is expected.
What is the total funding amount for the expected award?
The estimated total funding amount is $850,000.
Is the $850,000 amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears to be fixed. The award ceiling is $850,000 and the award floor is also $850,000, indicating a single, set amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The exact requirements (such as percentage, allowable sources, and whether it is cash or in-kind) are referenced as being detailed in an attachment in the full announcement.
What are the key dates shown on the posting?
The notice was posted and created on May 24, 2013. The original and current closing date is May 30, 2013. The archive date is May 31, 2013.
Do the closing and archive dates indicate an application deadline?
Not in this case. Because this is not an application-based competition, these dates mainly reflect how long the notice remained active on Grants.gov as a public posting.
Where can I find the full details of the notice?
The notice directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on the Grants.gov posting.
Who can I contact if I cannot access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist with the National Park Service. Phone: 215-597-6476.
What is the main reason NPS is posting this notice?
The main reason is to publicly document NPS's intention to make a single, non-competitive (sole source) cooperative agreement award tied to an existing task agreement, rather than to request applications.
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