Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0218
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0218
- The Department of the Interior, 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: ATC Maintain Landscapes Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $168,608.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes the National Park Service's intent to make a single, non-competitive award for work connected to the Appalachian Trail under what is labeled the "ATC Maintain Landscapes Program." It is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a solicitation, meaning the agency is not inviting the public to apply. Instead, the posting serves as a transparency step to inform the public that the National Park Service plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition, typically because the recipient and approach have already been identified and justified under applicable federal authorities.
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is categorized as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funding, such as coordinating activities, providing technical direction, or collaborating on implementation. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification referenced in the full notice (available through the related documents on Grants.gov), which suggests the work may not fit neatly into standard categories like research, education, or construction and instead relates to specialized operational or stewardship activities.
The listing shows one expected award with an award ceiling of $168,608. The catalog reference (CFDA) is 15.935, which corresponds to National Park Service financial assistance programs. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with further details again deferred to the additional eligibility information in the full posting, but the title strongly implies the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the intended partner or recipient. The opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0218, indicating it was managed through the NPS Northeast Region office structure, and it was originally posted on September 15, 2016, with an original closing date of September 24, 2016. In the context of an intent-to-award notice, that "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
In practical terms, the key takeaway is that this announcement is not something organizations can compete for or submit proposals to. The NPS is signaling that it plans to directly fund identified Appalachian Trail landscape maintenance-related work through a cooperative agreement, and anyone seeking details about the scope of work, the rationale for limiting competition, or the specific recipient is directed to the related documents in the Grants.gov posting or to the general Grants.gov support resources for navigation and administrative questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding notice?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for work connected to the Appalachian Trail under the "ATC Maintain Landscapes Program." It is not a solicitation. It exists mainly as a public transparency notice that NPS plans to make a specific award without full and open competition.
Is this an open grant opportunity that the public can apply to?
No. The notice explains that NPS is not inviting applications or proposals from the public. The agency is signaling an intention to fund identified project activities through a single, non-competitive award.
Why does the notice say "intent to award" instead of "solicitation"?
An "intent to award" notice is used when an agency plans to fund a specific project approach and recipient and is not running a competitive process. In this case, the notice serves as a public notice that NPS plans to proceed with an award that is already identified and justified under applicable federal authorities.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice describes the action as a discretionary funding award using a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds. This can include coordination, technical direction, or collaboration on implementation, as described in the notice summary.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The listing indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum amount of funding (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling shown is $168,608.
What program or assistance listing is associated with this notice (CFDA)?
The catalog reference (CFDA) listed is 15.935, which corresponds to National Park Service financial assistance programs.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice available via the related documents on Grants.gov.
What does it mean that the category is listed as "Other"?
Based on the description provided, "Other" suggests the work may not fit standard categories like research, education, or construction and may instead relate to specialized operational or stewardship activities tied to Appalachian Trail landscape maintenance.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional eligibility information deferred to the full posting documents. The title strongly implies the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the intended partner or recipient.
Does "Others" mean my organization can apply?
Not for this notice. Even though the eligibility field is labeled broadly, this is a single, non-competitive intent-to-award notice and is not inviting applications.
What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0218.
What does the opportunity number suggest about where it was managed?
The number includes "NERO," which indicates it was managed through the National Park Service Northeast Region office structure.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was originally posted on September 15, 2016.
What is the closing date and what does it mean here?
The original closing date is September 24, 2016. In the context of an intent-to-award notice, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
Where can I find the scope of work and other specifics?
The summary indicates that details such as the scope of work, the rationale for limiting competition, and the specific recipient are available in the related documents within the Grants.gov posting.
Where should administrative or navigation questions about the posting be directed?
The notice points users to general Grants.gov support resources for navigation and administrative questions.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for grants to apply to?
The key takeaway is that this announcement is not a competitive funding opportunity. NPS is indicating it plans to directly fund identified Appalachian Trail landscape maintenance-related work via a cooperative agreement.
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