Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0005
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0005
- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Lowell NHP Lowell Emerging Leaders, Lowell Trolley Expansion Project, and the Healthy Parks Healthy People public outreach initiative" 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 Feb 13, 2013 and posted on Feb 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 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 $107,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $107,000.00 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 is a single source/non competitive award to a nonprofit corporation
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, Notice of Intent to Award tied to Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0005. It is important to understand what that means in practice: it is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it is a formal public notice that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to one identified partner, Lowell Plan, Inc., to carry out specific project activities connected to Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell NHP).
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the federal agency expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The announcement places the work under the broad activity category of Community Development, and it is associated with CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management. In other words, the effort is framed as a community-facing partnership that supports cultural resource goals and public benefit outcomes linked to the park and its surrounding community.
The projects named in the title indicate three main lines of work that the cooperative agreement is expected to support: the Lowell Emerging Leaders effort, the Lowell Trolley Expansion Project, and the Healthy Parks Healthy People public outreach initiative. While the notice itself is brief and directs readers to the attachment for complete details, the program titles clearly point toward workforce or youth leadership development (Emerging Leaders), improved visitor transportation and access (trolley expansion), and public engagement aimed at connecting community health and outdoor/park experiences (Healthy Parks Healthy People outreach). Taken together, the package looks designed to strengthen community connections to Lowell NHP, improve the visitor experience and local mobility, and broaden public participation through leadership and health-oriented outreach.
Financially, the notice describes a single expected award with a total estimated funding amount of $107,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $107,000, which typically means the amount is fixed for this planned agreement rather than a range. The announcement also states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget and commitment.
Eligibility is described in a way that matches the non-competitive intent. Although the general eligible applicant category is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice explicitly characterizes this as a single-source, non-competitive award to a nonprofit corporation, specifically Lowell Plan, Inc. As a result, there is no open competition and no practical pathway for other organizations to apply under this announcement.
In terms of timing and status, the opportunity was posted and created on February 13, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 19, 2013, and an archive date of February 20, 2013. Those dates reflect the administrative window for publishing the notice rather than an application period, since the announcement is not requesting proposals. Anyone looking for more detail is directed to the full announcement attachment available via the Grants.gov listing.
For technical help accessing the announcement materials, the notice provides a point of contact: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, with phone number 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior Notice of Intent to Award tied to Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0005. It is a formal public notice that NPS intends to make an award, not a call for applications.
Is this a competitive grant where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. It is a single-source, non-competitive action.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to Lowell Plan, Inc.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NPS expects to be actively involved in the project activities rather than only providing funding.
What projects or activities are included in the planned cooperative agreement?
The title identifies three main lines of work: the Lowell Emerging Leaders effort, the Lowell Trolley Expansion Project, and the Healthy Parks Healthy People public outreach initiative.
What is the purpose or focus of the work described?
Based on the program titles and description provided, the effort is framed as a community-facing partnership connected to Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell NHP), intended to strengthen community connections to the park, improve visitor transportation and access, and broaden public participation through leadership development and health-oriented outreach.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the associated CFDA number and program area?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the broad activity category for this award?
The work is placed under the broad activity category of Community Development.
How much funding is expected under this notice?
The total estimated funding amount is $107,000.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears to be a fixed amount. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $107,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The general eligible applicant category is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, this specific notice is explicitly described as a single-source, non-competitive award to Lowell Plan, Inc., so there is no open competition for other applicants under this announcement.
Can another nonprofit submit an application anyway?
Not under this notice. The document is a Notice of Intent to Award to one identified partner and it is not requesting proposals or applications from other organizations.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 13, 2013. The original and current closing date is February 19, 2013, and the archive date is February 20, 2013.
Do the closing and archive dates represent an application deadline?
No. The dates reflect the administrative publishing window for the notice. The notice is not an application-based opportunity.
Where can someone find complete details about the planned award?
Readers are directed to the full announcement attachment available via the Grants.gov listing for complete details.
What park is connected to this work?
The activities are connected to Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell NHP).
Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement materials?
The notice lists Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, as the point of contact for technical help. Phone: 215-597-6476.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0005.
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