Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0114
Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0114
- 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 Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area youth program" 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 2, 2012 and posted on Aug 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $123,050.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $123,050.00 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).
- Recipient is a nonprofit having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding announcement for the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area youth program, but it is explicitly not a competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it serves as public notice that the NPS intended to add funding to an already existing cooperative agreement with a specific organization, the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center (TIOBEC). Because the intent was to modify an active agreement rather than run an open competition, the NPS stated that the award would be made "without full and open competition."
The opportunity was listed as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. Cooperative agreements typically indicate that the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project activities, as opposed to a standard grant where involvement is usually more limited. The activity category was labeled "Other," clarified as youth program activity, and it was tied to CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. In practical terms, that CFDA association signals the program focus: engaging youth in conservation-related activities connected to public lands and park resources, in this case within the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
Funding details were narrow and predetermined. The NPS anticipated making exactly one award, with total estimated funding of $123,050. The award ceiling and floor were both $123,050, which reinforces that the amount was fixed rather than a range that applicants could compete within. The posting date was August 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on August 8, 2012. Those short timelines also align with the fact that this was a notice of intent to award to a named partner, not an open application process.
The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) toward the overall project costs, consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement. Eligibility was effectively limited as well: the recipient was identified as a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, and the context makes clear that the intended recipient was TIOBEC under an existing agreement rather than a broad pool of applicants.
For anyone looking for additional detail, the notice directed readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov, and provided a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service (phone 215-597-6476). Overall, the key takeaway is that this listing functioned as a transparency notice about a planned, noncompetitive funding modification supporting a youth conservation program in the Boston Harbor Islands area, not an invitation for new proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding announcement related to the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area youth program. It functions as a public notice about NPS intent to add funding to an existing agreement, rather than an open call for new applications.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive grant solicitation. It serves as transparency notice that the NPS intended to make the award without full and open competition.
Why is the award being made "without full and open competition"?
Because the NPS intended to modify (add funding to) an already active cooperative agreement with a specific organization, rather than run an open competition for new proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The intended recipient is the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center (TIOBEC), under an existing cooperative agreement.
How many awards did the NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The NPS anticipated making exactly one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $123,050.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $123,050, indicating the funding amount was fixed rather than a range.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out project activities, as opposed to a standard grant where the agency role is usually more limited.
How was the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was listed as a discretionary award. The activity category was labeled "Other," clarified as youth program activity.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice was tied to CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What does the CFDA association suggest about the program focus?
It signals a focus on engaging youth in conservation-related activities connected to public lands and park resources, specifically within the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient was expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) toward overall project costs, consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was effectively limited. The recipient was identified as a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, and the context indicates the intended recipient was TIOBEC under an existing agreement rather than a broad pool of applicants.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 2, 2012.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 8, 2012.
Does the short posting-to-closing timeline mean applications were expected?
The short timeline aligns with the notice being an intent-to-award/modify an existing agreement rather than an invitation for new proposals from the public.
Where can someone find additional details about the notice?
The notice directed readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted if there are issues accessing the full announcement attachment?
For access issues, the point of contact listed was Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 215-597-6476.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking to apply?
The key takeaway is that this listing was a transparency notice about a planned, noncompetitive funding modification supporting a youth conservation program in the Boston Harbor Islands area. It was not an invitation for new proposals.
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