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- The National Park Service in the community development education employment, labor and training environment natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Diversity Scholarship Program and Multiple Voices evaluation for Past Forward Conference" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2015 and posted on Aug 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 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 $52,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,500.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a public announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to make a non-competitive award for a specific set of activities tied to the Past Forward National Preservation Conference in Washington, DC (November 3-6, 2015). It is not a solicitation and does not invite applications. The planned award is a cooperative agreement issued under statutory authority 54 USC 101701(a) and listed under CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resource Management). The anticipated total funding is $52,500, with no cost share required, and the period of performance runs from the date of final signature through August 1, 2016. The intended recipient is the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The award is structured as a continuation action under an existing partnership framework. Specifically, it operates as a task agreement (P15AC01614) under a previously established cooperative agreement (P14AC00754) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The underlying purpose of that broader cooperative agreement is to promote the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and to expand public and private participation in historic preservation programs nationwide. Because the activities are considered a continuation of ongoing work, NPS cites the Department of the Interior single-source justification criterion "Continuation" (criterion 2) as the reason competition is not practicable.
Programmatically, the work centers on NPS and the National Trust collaborating on Past Forward, including elevating NPS presence and content within the conference and using the event as a platform to highlight NPS preservation efforts. A major theme is improving representation in preservation by sharing details of NPS work connected to underrepresented communities, including examples of prior grants that supported inventories and documentation of African American heritage sites, Pueblo Nations heritage, LGBT historic sites, Latino heritage properties, and Asian American sites, as well as preparation of National Register nominations tied to several of these themes. The notice also emphasizes outreach and public awareness through channels like Twitter and Facebook to broaden understanding and support for protecting cultural and historic resources.
A significant deliverable funded through this action is the creation and administration of Diversity Scholarships for conference attendance. The National Trust is responsible for publicly announcing, managing, and distributing $40,000 in diversity scholarships to support participation in Past Forward. In addition to scholarship administration, the recipient must provide sponsor recognition for NPS, including use of the NPS Centennial logo and credit to the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, across prominent conference materials and settings.
Another core component is evaluation of the "Multiple Voices" learning track, which is associated with Kellogg Foundation support for racial healing and is focused on "Correcting and Completing the Narrative." The National Trust will provide informed observer commentary and a post-event evaluation for sessions held on November 5 and the morning of November 6. Evaluation tasks include collaborating with NPS and National Trust staff to design and deploy an assessment tool (including a participant survey) for TrustLive preservation VOICES and five related Learning Labs, observing sessions on site, analyzing survey results, drafting an evaluation with observations and key takeaways, circulating the draft for NPS and National Trust review, and finalizing the report based on feedback.
The agreement also outlines a package of visibility and engagement benefits for NPS as a principal sponsor. These include logo placement on the opening plenary presentation and conference program, a logo and link on the conference website sponsor page, sponsor acknowledgement during TrustLive recording, inclusion in promotional materials distributed to more than 2,500 recipients, a post-conference thank-you email to roughly 2,500 attendees, and mentions across social media platforms (including National Trust accounts with sizable followings). Additional conference participation elements include four tickets to a donor reception with opportunities to interact with high-profile speakers and National Trust leadership, an exhibit booth in the Preservation Studio (the conference exhibit hall), on-site sponsor recognition signage, and the ability to share NPS tools and information that attendees can bring back to their own communities. The notice also references conference registrations included in the arrangement: twenty full conference registrations and ten day registrations.
On the NPS side, responsibilities include staffing an information booth in the Preservation Studio, participating in and helping manage sessions and workshops (including affiliate sessions), assisting with the Multiple Voices learning track, serving as an accessible agency resource during major conference sessions, and coordinating with the National Trust through social media before, during, and after the event. The listed point of contact for the opportunity is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov). The opportunity was posted August 26, 2015, and archived after September 9, 2015, reflecting that it functioned primarily as public notice rather than an open competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant opportunity that accepts applications?
No. This notice is a public announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) of its intent to make a non-competitive award. It is explicitly not a solicitation and does not invite applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the National Trust for Historic Preservation, identified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Why is the award non-competitive (single-source)?
NPS states that competition is not practicable because the activities are a continuation of ongoing work under an existing partnership framework. The notice cites the Department of the Interior single-source justification criterion "Continuation" (criterion 2).
What type of award is being made?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement.
What statutory authority is cited for the cooperative agreement?
The notice cites statutory authority 54 USC 101701(a).
What CFDA number and program area are associated with this action?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946 and associates it with Cultural Resource Management.
How much total funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total funding is $52,500.
Is cost share or match required?
No. The notice states that no cost share is required.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of final signature through August 1, 2016.
What event is this funding tied to?
The work is tied to the Past Forward National Preservation Conference in Washington, DC, held November 3-6, 2015.
How does this action relate to prior agreements between NPS and the National Trust?
This action is described as a continuation under an existing partnership framework. It is structured as a task agreement (P15AC01614) under a previously established cooperative agreement (P14AC00754) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
What is the stated purpose of the broader cooperative agreement framework?
The underlying purpose is to promote the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and to expand public and private participation in historic preservation programs nationwide.
What are the main program activities supported by this action?
The work centers on NPS and the National Trust collaborating on Past Forward, including elevating NPS presence and content within the conference and using the event as a platform to highlight NPS preservation efforts.
What theme related to representation and underrepresented communities is emphasized?
A major theme is improving representation in preservation by sharing details of NPS work connected to underrepresented communities. The notice references examples such as prior grants supporting inventories and documentation of African American heritage sites, Pueblo Nations heritage, LGBT historic sites, Latino heritage properties, Asian American sites, and preparation of National Register nominations tied to several of these themes.
How does the notice describe outreach and public awareness activities?
The notice emphasizes outreach and public awareness through channels such as Twitter and Facebook to broaden understanding and support for protecting cultural and historic resources.
What are the Diversity Scholarships and how much funding is allocated to them?
A significant deliverable is the creation and administration of Diversity Scholarships for conference attendance. The National Trust is responsible for publicly announcing, managing, and distributing $40,000 in diversity scholarships to support participation in Past Forward.
Who administers the Diversity Scholarships?
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is responsible for publicly announcing, managing, and distributing the scholarship funds.
What sponsor recognition is required for NPS?
The recipient must provide sponsor recognition for NPS, including use of the NPS Centennial logo and credit to the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, across prominent conference materials and settings.
What is the "Multiple Voices" learning track and what is being evaluated?
The "Multiple Voices" learning track is associated with Kellogg Foundation support for racial healing and is focused on "Correcting and Completing the Narrative." The National Trust will provide informed observer commentary and a post-event evaluation for sessions held on November 5 and the morning of November 6.
What evaluation tasks are included for the Multiple Voices learning track?
Tasks include collaborating with NPS and National Trust staff to design and deploy an assessment tool (including a participant survey) for TrustLive preservation VOICES and five related Learning Labs; observing sessions on site; analyzing survey results; drafting an evaluation with observations and key takeaways; circulating the draft for NPS and National Trust review; and finalizing the report based on feedback.
What visibility and engagement benefits are included for NPS as a principal sponsor?
The notice describes benefits such as logo placement on the opening plenary presentation and conference program; a logo and link on the conference website sponsor page; sponsor acknowledgement during TrustLive recording; inclusion in promotional materials distributed to more than 2,500 recipients; a post-conference thank-you email to roughly 2,500 attendees; and mentions across social media platforms using National Trust accounts.
What on-site conference participation elements are included for NPS?
Included elements include four tickets to a donor reception with opportunities to interact with high-profile speakers and National Trust leadership; an exhibit booth in the Preservation Studio (the conference exhibit hall); on-site sponsor recognition signage; and the ability to share NPS tools and information that attendees can bring back to their own communities.
How many conference registrations are included in the arrangement?
The notice references twenty full conference registrations and ten day registrations.
What responsibilities are assigned to NPS under this agreement?
NPS responsibilities include staffing an information booth in the Preservation Studio; participating in and helping manage sessions and workshops (including affiliate sessions); assisting with the Multiple Voices learning track; serving as an accessible agency resource during major conference sessions; and coordinating with the National Trust through social media before, during, and after the event.
When was this notice posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted August 26, 2015, and archived after September 9, 2015, reflecting that it functioned primarily as a public notice rather than an open competition.
Who is the listed point of contact for this notice?
The listed point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: junezastrow@nps.gov.
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