Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0165
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0165
- 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: FY16 ATC Rec Fee Trail Maintenance" 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 Aug 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 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 $169,925.00 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:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, published a Notice of Intent to Award titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Appalachian Trail: FY16 ATC Rec Fee Trail Maintenance" under funding opportunity number NPS 16 NERO 0165. The key point of this announcement is that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project without using full and open competition, meaning the agency already intends to make an award to a particular recipient rather than soliciting proposals from the general public.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out (for example, coordinating priorities, approving work plans, or collaborating on implementation and reporting). The funded work falls under CFDA 15.935, and the activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification expected in the full announcement materials referenced through the "Related Documents" link on Grants.gov. Based on the title and description, the project focuses on Appalachian Trail maintenance supported by recreation fee funding during fiscal year 2016, with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) implied by the "ATC" reference in the title.
From a funding standpoint, the notice indicates an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $169,925. The posting was created on August 22, 2016, and lists an original closing date of September 1, 2016. In the context of a notice of intent to award, that closing date functions more like an administrative window for the public posting rather than a deadline for application submission, since no applications are being requested.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the specifics deferred to the additional eligibility text in the full notice. Practically, because the NPS is stating it will proceed without full and open competition, the eligible applicant category is less relevant to the public than it would be in a competitive grant. The announcement also directs readers who need procedural help with Grants.gov navigation or general grant application information to the site support resources, while emphasizing that complete details about the intended award and project activities are provided in the linked supporting documents rather than in the brief synopsis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The notice is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Appalachian Trail: FY16 ATC Rec Fee Trail Maintenance."
Who is issuing this notice?
The notice was published by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0165.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a formal public notice that NPS intends to make an award without full and open competition.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is publicly announcing its intent to fund a specific project and make an award to a particular recipient, rather than soliciting proposals from the general public.
Will NPS accept proposals from the public for this opportunity?
Based on the notice language provided, no proposals are being requested because NPS intends to proceed without full and open competition.
What type of federal assistance instrument will be used?
The award will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement (as described in this notice)?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project, such as coordinating priorities, approving work plans, and collaborating on implementation and reporting.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this work?
The work falls under CFDA 15.935.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification expected in the full announcement materials.
What project or work is being funded?
Based on the title and description, the project focuses on Appalachian Trail maintenance supported by recreation fee funding during fiscal year 2016.
Does the notice indicate a likely recipient?
The title includes "ATC," which implies the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is associated with the intended project/recipient, and the notice states the agency intends to fund a specific project without full and open competition.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount for this intended award?
The award ceiling is $169,925.
When was this notice created or posted?
The posting was created on August 22, 2016.
What is the closing date listed for this notice?
The notice lists an original closing date of September 1, 2016.
Is the closing date a deadline to submit an application?
No. In a notice of intent to award, the closing date functions more like an administrative public posting window rather than an application deadline, because applications are not being requested.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with specifics deferred to additional eligibility text in the full notice. Practically, since the notice states NPS will proceed without full and open competition, public eligibility is less relevant than it would be for a competitive solicitation.
Where can the full details about the intended award and project activities be found?
The synopsis indicates that complete details are provided in supporting materials accessible via the "Related Documents" link on Grants.gov.
Where should someone go for help with Grants.gov navigation or general grant procedures?
The notice directs readers to Grants.gov site support resources for procedural help with navigation or general grant application information.
Does this synopsis include all technical or eligibility requirements?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that full details (including additional eligibility text and project activity details) are contained in the linked supporting documents rather than in the brief synopsis.
What does it mean that the award is made "without full and open competition"?
It means NPS is not running a broad competitive process for this funding action and instead intends to make an award to a specific recipient for a specific project.
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