Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0002
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0002
- 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 Independence Visitor Center Operation, Use and Maintenance" 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 Nov 25, 2013 and posted on Nov 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $807,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $807,500.00 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).
- Single Source Award to a Non profit entity w/501(c)(3) status per legislative authority PL 106 131 Gateway Visitor Center Authorization Act
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for the operation, use, and maintenance of the Independence Visitor Center. It is not an open grant competition and it is not asking organizations to apply. Instead, it functions as a public transparency posting explaining that NPS plans to add funding to an existing cooperative agreement rather than run a full and open competition. The action described is a modification to Cooperative Agreement P12AC30033 with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC).
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an arrangement where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the supported activities, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with the clarification that it is specifically a notice of intent to award, reinforcing that this posting is informational rather than a solicitation.
The award is structured as a single, fixed total amount: the estimated total funding is $807,500, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also $807,500. That pricing structure signals NPS already knows the exact amount it intends to add through the modification. The notice anticipates one award, consistent with the single-recipient approach described in the eligibility language. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, so the recipient is not expected to provide a mandatory match as a condition of receiving the funds.
Eligibility is limited to a single source: a nonprofit entity with 501(c)(3) status, specifically the Independence Visitor Center Corporation. The justification for limiting eligibility to a single recipient is tied to legislative authority, cited as Public Law 106-131, the Gateway Visitor Center Authorization Act. In practical terms, the notice is stating that the legal framework and project context support awarding (and in this case adding funds under) an agreement with IVCC without opening the funding to other potential applicants.
From an administrative standpoint, the posting was created and posted on November 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of November 30, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2013. These dates are typical of notices that serve primarily as public record rather than as an application window. The listing also references CFDA number 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education), which is the federal assistance program under which this cooperative agreement action is categorized.
For anyone trying to locate the full rationale, scope, or project activity details, the notice indicates that complete details are contained in an attachment accessible through the "Full Announcement" link in the original Grants.gov posting. The point of contact provided for access issues or administrative questions is Jennifer Fleming, Agreements Officer (NPS, Northeast Region), reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award," which is an informational posting. It is not a solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public.
What is the purpose of this notice?
The purpose is public transparency. NPS is posting that it intends to add funding to an existing cooperative agreement rather than run a full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The notice limits eligibility to a single nonprofit entity with 501(c)(3) status: the Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC).
Why is eligibility limited to only one organization?
The notice cites legislative authority supporting a single-source approach: Public Law 106-131, the Gateway Visitor Center Authorization Act. Based on that authority and the project context described, NPS indicates it will proceed with IVCC rather than open the funding to other applicants.
Is this a new award or a modification to an existing agreement?
It is a modification to an existing cooperative agreement. Specifically, the action described is a modification to Cooperative Agreement P12AC30033 with IVCC.
What type of federal award is being used?
The listing is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the federal agency (here, NPS) expects to have substantial involvement in the supported activities, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal ongoing federal participation.
What is the funding intended to support?
The notice states the funding is for the operation, use, and maintenance of the Independence Visitor Center.
How much funding is planned under this action?
The estimated total funding is $807,500.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes, but they are the same amount. The award ceiling is $807,500 and the award floor is also $807,500, indicating a fixed total amount for this planned action.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice anticipates one award, consistent with the single-recipient eligibility approach.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided. Based on the posting, the recipient is not expected to provide a mandatory match as a condition of receiving the funds.
What is the funding activity category listed in the notice?
The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with the clarification that it is specifically a notice of intent to award. This reinforces that the posting is informational rather than an open call for proposals.
What CFDA program is associated with this action?
The notice references CFDA number 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What are the posting dates and do they represent an application deadline?
The posting was created and posted on November 25, 2013. The closing date listed is November 30, 2013 (both original and current), and the archive date is December 1, 2013. These dates are typical for notices that function as public record postings rather than application windows, and the notice is not asking organizations to apply.
Where can someone find the full details, scope, or rationale?
The notice indicates that complete details are contained in an attachment accessible through the "Full Announcement" link in the original Grants.gov posting.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or access issues?
The point of contact provided is Jennifer Fleming, Agreements Officer (NPS, Northeast Region). Phone: 215-597-6476.
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