Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0119
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0119
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Architectural/Landscape Architectural Intern for Professional Services, Independence National Historical Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2015 and posted on Aug 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $47,985.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $47,985.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice announcing the agency's intent to make a single, specific award for an Architectural/Landscape Architectural Intern to provide professional services in support of Independence National Historical Park. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public transparency notice that NPS plans to fund certain project activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition, which typically indicates the agency has already identified a partner or is using a limited-competition justification consistent with applicable federal grant policies.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0119 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. Cooperative agreements are used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, which often includes active coordination, oversight, technical guidance, or shared responsibilities during the period of performance. The funding activity category is labeled "Natural Resources," and the associated CFDA number is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which signals that the work is aligned with conservation-related support and may involve youth or internship-based service programming connected to NPS mission needs.
Financially, the announcement indicates one expected award with total estimated funding of $47,985. The award ceiling and floor are both $47,985, suggesting the award amount is fixed rather than a range. A cost sharing or matching requirement is marked as "Yes," meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some form of match (cash or allowable in-kind contributions), although the specific percentage or method is not included in the provided summary text.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on August 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2015, and an archive date of August 23, 2015. Since it is not an open call for proposals, the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than a deadline for competitive submissions. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility information in the full announcement, but the central point remains that this notice is not seeking applications from the general public.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-5949, with an NPS email referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this announcement?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for an Architectural/Landscape Architectural Intern to provide professional services in support of Independence National Historical Park.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. It functions as a public transparency notice describing NPS plans to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.
Can I submit an application for this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, no. The notice indicates NPS intends to make a single, specific award and is not seeking applications from the general public.
Why does it say there is a closing date if it is not open for applications?
Because this is not an open call for proposals, the listed "closing date" operates more like the end of the public notice period rather than a deadline for competitive submissions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS 15 NERO 0119.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. Cooperative agreements are used when the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project, such as active coordination, oversight, technical guidance, or shared responsibilities during the period of performance.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $47,985.
Is the funding amount a range, or is it fixed?
It appears to be fixed. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $47,985, which indicates the expected award amount is not a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice marks cost sharing or matching as "Yes," meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some form of match (cash or allowable in-kind contributions). However, the specific percentage or matching method is not included in the summary information provided.
What is the main purpose or project focus described?
The notice describes funding for an Architectural/Landscape Architectural Intern to provide professional services supporting Independence National Historical Park.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled "Natural Resources."
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Does the CFDA listing suggest anything about who might be involved?
Yes. The CFDA title "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations" signals the work is aligned with conservation-related support and may involve youth or internship-based service programming connected to NPS mission needs, as described in the notice summary.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted/created on August 13, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 22, 2015. The archive date is August 23, 2015.
What does the archive date mean in this context?
Based on the information provided, the archive date indicates when the notice was placed into an archived status after the public notice period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a reference that additional eligibility information is available in the full announcement. However, the central point in the provided description is that this notice is not seeking applications from the general public.
What does "discretionary award" mean here?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award, meaning it is an award type where the agency has discretion in making the award decision. In this specific case, the notice indicates NPS intends to make a single, specific award.
Why would NPS issue a Notice of Intent to Award instead of running a full competition?
The description states the notice serves as a transparency posting that NPS plans to fund the project through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition. This typically indicates the agency has already identified a partner or is using a limited-competition justification consistent with applicable federal grant policies.
Which NPS park is supported by this award?
The work is in support of Independence National Historical Park.
Who can I contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist. The notice provides a phone number (215-597-5949) and references an NPS email address for contact.
What is the best way to confirm details not included in the summary (like match percentage)?
Because the summary does not include items like the specific cost share/match percentage or detailed eligibility criteria, the appropriate next step is to review the full announcement or contact the listed point of contact, Patrick Reidy, for assistance accessing it.
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