Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AP30048
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- The National Park Service in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Great River Corridor" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.941 Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 3, 2012 and posted on Oct 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 8, 2012. (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 $140,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent to Award Great River Corridor (Funding Opportunity Number E12AP30048) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant announcement stating the agency's intent to fund a specific project rather than run a competitive solicitation. The purpose is to provide formal public notice that NPS plans to make a single award to support improvements connected to the Mississippi River Trail experience within the Great River Corridor, under the CFDA program 15.941 (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance). Because it is a notice of intent and "no competition is expected," this posting is primarily informational and tied to federal source selection requirements referenced in the announcement (505 DM 2.14).
The planned project focuses on practical, on-the-ground visitor and rider engagement improvements aimed at people using the Mississippi River Trail, especially bicyclists. The work described includes fabricating and installing wayfinding signs to help riders navigate along the corridor, adding in-town informational elements such as maps and kiosks to improve orientation and trip planning, and launching an electronic media initiative intended to engage trail users and enhance their experience through digital content. In combination, these activities signal a transportation-related effort to make the route easier to follow, provide clearer local context and services information, and modernize outreach through electronic media.
Funding details are straightforward and narrowly defined. The opportunity anticipates one award, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $140,000, indicating the NPS expected to fund the project at a fixed amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the grant. The eligible applicant category is limited to state governments, and the intended recipient named in the description is the Minnesota Legislative Coordinating Commission, which suggests the award was targeted to a state-level entity positioned to coordinate installation and outreach activities across jurisdictions.
The timeline in the posting reflects a short public notice window rather than a typical open application period. The opportunity was posted on October 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 8, 2012, and it was later archived on November 7, 2012. The activity category is transportation, aligning with the trail wayfinding and traveler information focus. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer, National Park Service Midwest Region, reachable at 402-661-1662.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant announcement titled "Notice of Intent to Award Great River Corridor" under Funding Opportunity Number E12AP30048. It is a formal public notice that NPS planned to make a single award for a specific project, rather than run a competitive grant process.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement states it is a notice of intent and that "no competition is expected." The posting is primarily informational and tied to federal source selection requirements referenced in the announcement (505 DM 2.14).
What is the purpose of the planned award?
The purpose is to support improvements connected to the Mississippi River Trail experience within the Great River Corridor, with an emphasis on practical visitor and rider engagement enhancements for trail users, especially bicyclists.
What kinds of activities or work does the project include?
The described work includes: (1) fabricating and installing wayfinding signs to help riders navigate along the corridor, (2) adding in-town informational elements such as maps and kiosks to improve orientation and trip planning, and (3) launching an electronic media initiative intended to engage trail users and enhance their experience through digital content.
What is the main focus area or activity category for this project?
The activity category listed is transportation. This aligns with the trail wayfinding and traveler information focus described (signage, maps/kiosks, and electronic media intended to support the Mississippi River Trail user experience).
Which federal program is this associated with?
The announcement is under CFDA program 15.941, identified as "Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance."
How much funding was planned under this notice?
The notice anticipated a single award of $140,000. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $140,000, indicating a fixed expected award amount.
How many awards were expected?
One award was anticipated.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning non-federal funds were not required as a condition of the grant based on the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is limited to state governments.
Who was the intended recipient mentioned in the announcement?
The intended recipient named in the description is the Minnesota Legislative Coordinating Commission, suggesting the award was targeted to a state-level entity positioned to coordinate the described installation and outreach activities.
What is the Mississippi River Trail connection?
The project is aimed at improving the Mississippi River Trail experience within the Great River Corridor, particularly by making the route easier to follow (wayfinding signs), improving local orientation and trip planning (maps and kiosks), and modernizing outreach and engagement (electronic media initiative).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 3, 2012. The original and current closing date listed is October 8, 2012.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The posting indicates it was archived on November 7, 2012.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
Based on the posting, it means NPS was providing formal public notice that it planned to make a single, specific award rather than solicit applications through an open competition. The notice emphasizes that it is primarily informational and connected to federal source selection requirements referenced as 505 DM 2.14.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer, National Park Service Midwest Region, reachable at 402-661-1662.
Which NPS office/region is associated with the contact listed?
The contact listed is associated with the National Park Service Midwest Region.
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