Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0021
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0021
- 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 Lowell Folk Festival Lowell Summer Music 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 Jun 28, 2013 and posted on Apr 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2013 Modifying notice of intent to award posting. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $132,845.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $132,845.00 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.
- This project is being funded to a nonprofit organization without full and open competition
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for the Lowell Folk Festival and the Lowell Summer Music Series. It is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, the NPS is using the announcement to publicly document its intent to provide funding for specific project activities through a pre-existing relationship, using a cooperative agreement mechanism rather than running an open competition.
The funding is tied to Task Agreement P13AC00179 with the Lowell Festival Foundation, and it will be issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement identified as H1780090015. In practical terms, that means the recipient is already selected (the Lowell Festival Foundation) and the action being announced is the government proceeding with an award to support planned festival-related activities under a continuing agreement framework. The announcement emphasizes that the funding will be made "without full and open competition," which is a standard way of saying this award is not being competed among multiple applicants.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award with the funding instrument type identified as a Cooperative Agreement. Cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project compared to a standard grant, such as coordination, oversight, or collaborative implementation. The funding is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education, indicating the project is positioned within NPS public outreach and education goals rather than, for example, infrastructure development.
Financially, the notice indicates a single expected award with a total estimated amount of $132,845. The award ceiling and award floor are both $132,845, which effectively signals a fixed award amount for this specific action rather than a range that could vary based on proposals. The posting also states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the project is expected to include non-federal contributions in addition to the federal funds, although the notice text provided does not specify the match percentage or what forms of match are allowable.
Eligibility language lists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice also makes clear that the project is being funded to a nonprofit organization without full and open competition. In other words, while an eligibility category is shown in the listing, the substance of the announcement is that the NPS has already determined the recipient for this particular award action.
The key dates in the record show the notice was posted April 3, 2013, with an original closing date of April 9, 2013, and a current closing date of July 3, 2013, described as a modifying notice of intent to award posting, with an archive date of July 4, 2013. Because this is not an application-based opportunity, these dates function more as administrative posting and recordkeeping milestones on Grants.gov rather than deadlines for applicants to submit proposals.
For anyone needing the official details beyond the short synopsis, the announcement directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link. It also provides a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this notice about?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award related to support for the Lowell Folk Festival and the Lowell Summer Music Series. It documents NPS intent to provide funding for specific festival-related activities through an existing relationship and agreement structure.
2) Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is being made "without full and open competition," meaning it is not being competed among multiple applicants and is not an open solicitation.
3) Can the public submit an application in response to this notice?
No. The notice is not asking the public to submit applications. It is an administrative announcement used to publicly document the government's intent to make an award to a specific recipient.
4) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Lowell Festival Foundation. The funding is tied to Task Agreement P13AC00179 with the Lowell Festival Foundation and will be issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement identified as H1780090015.
5) What funding mechanism is being used?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. This type of award is typically used when the federal agency expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project (for example, coordination, oversight, or collaborative implementation) compared to a standard grant.
6) What is the total funding amount for this action?
The notice indicates a single expected award totaling $132,845.
7) Is there an award range (floor/ceiling), or is it a fixed amount?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $132,845, which effectively indicates a fixed amount for this specific award action rather than a variable range dependent on proposals.
8) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
9) What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
10) What is the general purpose or program area of the funding?
Based on the CFDA listing provided (15.954), the project is positioned within National Park Service public outreach and education goals.
11) Does this award require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The notice indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal contributions are expected in addition to the federal funds.
12) Does the notice specify the match percentage or allowable forms of match?
No. The information provided indicates that a match is required but does not specify the percentage or what types of contributions are allowable.
13) The listing mentions eligibility for certain nonprofits. Does that mean eligible organizations can apply?
Not for this action. While the eligibility language lists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice also makes clear the award is intended for a specific nonprofit organization without full and open competition.
14) What are the key dates shown, and do they function as application deadlines?
The record shows a posted date of April 3, 2013, an original closing date of April 9, 2013, a current closing date of July 3, 2013 (described as a modifying notice of intent to award posting), and an archive date of July 4, 2013. Because this is not an application-based opportunity, these dates serve as administrative posting and recordkeeping milestones rather than deadlines for proposal submissions.
15) Why are there closing dates if no applications are being accepted?
The dates appear to reflect how the notice is handled administratively in the Grants.gov system (posting, modification, and archival) rather than an application window.
16) Where can someone find the official details beyond the synopsis?
The notice directs readers to the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link for the official details.
17) Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement or attachments?
For access issues, the notice provides a point of contact: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 215-597-6476.
18) What does the referenced Task Agreement and Cooperative Agreement mean in practice?
It means the award activity is being carried out under an ongoing agreement framework. Specifically, the funding is tied to Task Agreement P13AC00179 and will be issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement H1780090015, reflecting a continuing relationship rather than a newly competed award.
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