Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0109
Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0109
- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Gateway to City of Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park Access and Arrival Branding Project and Support of the Discover Lowell Program Series" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2012 and posted on Jul 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $27,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,500.00 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 without Full and Open Competition this is not a request for applications the recipient is a nonprofit having 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 that serves only as a public "Notice of Intent to Award" and is explicitly not a request for applications. In other words, the NPS is not soliciting proposals or opening a competition through Grants.gov. Instead, it is announcing that it plans to make a single award using a non-competitive process, meaning the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is providing transparency about that decision.
The planned award is a new Cooperative Agreement with the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. The work described centers on two connected efforts: (1) the "Gateway to City of Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park Access and Arrival Branding Project," and (2) support for the "Discover Lowell" program series. While the notice itself does not include detailed task descriptions in the text provided, the title indicates the project is focused on improving how visitors encounter and navigate Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park, likely through coordinated branding and wayfinding or arrival-related communications, alongside programming support for a public-facing series designed to promote engagement with Lowell's cultural and historical offerings.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. Cooperative Agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply providing a pass-through grant, which suggests NPS staff may collaborate with the recipient on planning, review, or implementation connected to branding, outreach, interpretation, or program delivery.
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education," and the activity category is Humanities (noted as related to Cultural Affairs). The total estimated funding is $27,500, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $27,500, indicating a single fixed-size award. The announcement anticipates one award total. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for the recipient.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on July 25, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2012, and an archive date of July 31, 2012. Even though a closing date is displayed, the notice makes clear it is not an open application period; it is primarily a formal posting to document the intent to award without full and open competition.
Eligibility is effectively limited by design because it is a non-competitive intent-to-award notice. The listing notes "Others" as the eligible applicant category, with clarification that the recipient is a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and identifies the intended partner as COOL. Anyone seeking the full details of the planned project scope is directed to the attachment under the Full Announcement link (as referenced in the notice), since the public-facing synopsis does not provide the full statement of work.
For access issues related to the full announcement materials, the listed contact is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this announcement open for applications?
No. This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" and is explicitly not a request for applications. It does not open a competition and it is not soliciting proposals through Grants.gov.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the NPS is publicly documenting that it plans to make an award and is sharing that decision for transparency. The agency has already identified the intended recipient and does not intend to run a competitive selection process for this award.
Will the award be made through a competitive process?
No. The notice states the NPS plans to make a single award using a non-competitive process (without full and open competition).
Who is the intended recipient of the planned award?
The intended recipient is the Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL), a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument?
The planned award will be made as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is a Cooperative Agreement and how is it different from a typical grant?
Based on the notice description, a Cooperative Agreement is used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project. This suggests NPS staff may collaborate with the recipient on aspects such as planning, review, or implementation tied to the project activities.
What projects or activities will the Cooperative Agreement support?
The work centers on two connected efforts: (1) the "Gateway to City of Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park Access and Arrival Branding Project," and (2) support for the "Discover Lowell" program series.
Does the notice include a detailed statement of work?
Not in the summary information provided here. The notice indicates that full details of the project scope are available in an attachment under the "Full Announcement" link referenced in the posting.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Humanities (noted as related to Cultural Affairs).
How much funding is planned for this award?
The total estimated funding is $27,500.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $27,500, which indicates a single fixed-size award amount.
How many awards does the NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The announcement anticipates one award total.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Why does the listing show a closing date if it is not an open solicitation?
Even though dates are displayed, the notice explains it is not an open application period. The posting functions primarily as a formal public record of the NPS intent to award non-competitively.
What are the key dates shown on the notice?
The notice was posted and created on July 25, 2012. The original and current closing date is July 30, 2012, and the archive date is July 31, 2012.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The listing notes "Others" as the eligible applicant category, with clarification that the intended recipient is a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Because it is a non-competitive intent-to-award notice, eligibility is effectively limited by design to the identified recipient.
Where can someone find the full details of the planned project?
The notice directs readers to the attachment under the Full Announcement link (as referenced in the posting) for the full scope and details.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement materials?
Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist, National Park Service. Phone: 215-597-6476.
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