Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0085
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0085
- 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 Appalachian Trail A Trail to Every Classroom" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2013 and posted on Jul 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 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.
- This is a single source award to a non profit entity
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement stating its intent to make a single, non-competitive award for a project titled "Appalachian Trail: A Trail to Every Classroom." It is explicitly not a request for applications, meaning the NPS is not soliciting proposals from the public and there is no open competition for this funding. Instead, the purpose is to provide transparency by publicly documenting that the agency plans to fund specific project activities through a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement.
The award is planned as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally signals that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, coordination, oversight, or collaboration during implementation). The recipient identified for this single-source award is the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a qualifying nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)), and the work is being carried out under the pre-existing Cooperative Agreement number H0500000002/P11AC90861. The funding falls under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects, and the activity category is listed as "Other," with the note clarifying that the announcement is specifically a notice of intent to award rather than an open funding opportunity.
Financially, the notice indicates an estimated total funding amount of $35,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $35,000, effectively meaning the intended award amount is fixed at that level. The notice also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity lists one expected award, reinforcing that this is a single recipient action rather than a program distributing multiple awards.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the notice was posted on July 17, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 23, 2013, and an archive date of July 24, 2013. These dates function more as a public posting window for the notice itself rather than an application period, since applications are not being accepted. Anyone seeking the complete specifics is directed to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link in the original posting. For help accessing the announcement materials, the notice provides a point of contact: Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. The National Park Service (NPS) is not soliciting proposals from the public, and there is no open competition associated with this posting.
If it is not open for applications, what is the purpose of the notice?
The purpose is transparency. The NPS is publicly documenting its intent to make a single, non-competitive award and to describe that planned funding action in a public notice.
What project is the NPS intending to fund?
The identified project title is "Appalachian Trail: A Trail to Every Classroom."
What type of federal assistance instrument is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned award is a Cooperative Agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this will be a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the notice, a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement in the work (such as coordination, oversight, or collaboration during implementation), rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation.
Is this award competitive or single-source?
It is single-source and non-competitive. The notice states the NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive award rather than run an open solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
What type of organization is the intended recipient?
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is described as a qualifying nonprofit organization under 501(c)(3).
Is this funding being issued under an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice indicates the work will be carried out under an existing cooperative agreement: H0500000002/P11AC90861, and the funding will be provided through a task agreement issued under that existing cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The notice lists CFDA 15.935, titled National Trails System Projects.
What is the activity category listed for this posting?
The activity category is listed as "Other", with a clarification that the posting is a notice of intent to award rather than an open funding opportunity.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this planned award?
The estimated total funding amount stated in the notice is $35,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $35,000, meaning the intended award amount is fixed at $35,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award, consistent with a single-recipient, non-competitive action.
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
- Posted date: July 17, 2013
- Closing date (original and current): July 23, 2013
- Archive date: July 24, 2013
Do the closing and archive dates represent an application deadline?
No. Since the notice is not accepting applications, these dates function as the public posting window for the notice rather than an application period.
Where can someone find complete specifics about the planned award and project activities?
The notice directs readers to the attachment available under the "Full Announcement" link in the original posting for complete details.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the announcement materials?
The notice lists Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, as the contact for assistance.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 215-597-6476.
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