Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0219
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0219
- The Department of the Interior, 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 Maintenance, Preservation, Visitor Management, and Interpretation of Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundations Lands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) decision to move forward with a single, specific financial assistance award related to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundations lands, focused on maintenance, preservation, visitor management, and interpretation activities. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not a solicitation and not an opportunity where the public is being invited to submit applications. The purpose is primarily transparency: the NPS is informing the public that it intends to fund certain project work through an award that will be made without full and open competition.
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is categorized as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordinating work plans, participating in project oversight, or collaborating on implementation, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification intended to be found in the full notice materials referenced through the "Related Documents" link on Grants.gov.
Key administrative identifiers included in the listing are the Funding Opportunity Number "NPS 16 NERO 0219" and the CFDA number 15.954, which points to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program area tied to this award. The posting shows a creation date of September 15, 2016, and an original closing date of September 24, 2016. In the context of a notice of intent to award, that closing date generally functions more like an administrative posting window rather than a deadline for submitting proposals, since the notice is not requesting applications.
The listing indicates an expectation of one award and shows an award ceiling of 0, which often means the dollar amount is not being disclosed in the summary fields of the Grants.gov posting, may be defined in the attached documents, or may be negotiated/confirmed through internal processes rather than presented as a competed maximum. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the implication that the specific intended recipient or eligible entity details are provided in the Additional Information on Eligibility section or in the attached notice documents. Practically, this reinforces that the NPS already has a partner or recipient in mind and is proceeding on a noncompetitive basis for the outlined work.
Programmatically, the project scope referenced in the title highlights four main areas: maintaining the lands (routine upkeep and operational tasks that keep sites functional and safe), preserving resources (protecting historic, cultural, or natural assets from deterioration), managing visitors (directing use to reduce impacts, improve safety, and enhance experiences), and interpreting the site (education and public-facing storytelling through signs, programs, media, and other outreach). Because it is tied to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundations lands, the work is likely connected to stewardship and public engagement on historically significant battlefield-related properties, with NPS involvement to ensure consistency with federal preservation standards and public mission objectives.
Finally, the notice repeatedly directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for the complete details, underscoring that the Grants.gov synopsis is not the full award description. It also provides standard guidance to use Grants.gov support resources for navigation or general grants information, though in this case the key takeaway is that this posting is informational and not an open call for proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity where applicants can submit proposals?
No. This posting is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to Award." It is not a solicitation and it is not an open call for applications. The National Park Service (NPS) is not inviting the public to submit proposals under this notice.
What is the purpose of a "Notice of Intent to Award"?
The main purpose is transparency. The NPS is informing the public that it intends to move forward with a single, specific financial assistance award, and that the award will be made without full and open competition.
Who is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The listing describes the action as a discretionary funding award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project. Based on the description provided, this can include coordinating work plans, participating in project oversight, and collaborating on implementation, rather than only providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
What is the project related to?
The notice is tied to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundations lands and focuses on project work connected to those properties.
What activities does the project scope include?
The title and description highlight four primary activity areas:
- Maintenance: routine upkeep and operational tasks to keep sites functional and safe
- Preservation: protecting historic, cultural, or natural resources from deterioration
- Visitor management: directing and managing visitor use to reduce impacts, improve safety, and enhance the visitor experience
- Interpretation: education and public-facing storytelling through signs, programs, media, and other outreach
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The listing indicates an expectation of one award.
Is the award amount listed?
The summary fields show an award ceiling of 0. In this context, that typically means the amount is not being disclosed in the synopsis fields, may be contained in the attached notice materials, or may be confirmed through internal processes rather than presented as a competed maximum in the public summary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0219.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The notice lists CFDA 15.954 as the program identifier tied to this award.
What does the funding activity category "Other" mean here?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the synopsis notes that additional clarification is intended to be found in the full notice materials available through the "Related Documents" referenced on Grants.gov.
What are the posting dates shown in the listing?
The listing shows a creation date of September 15, 2016 and an original closing date of September 24, 2016.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Not in the usual sense. Because this is a notice of intent to award (not a solicitation), the closing date generally serves as an administrative posting window rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is broadly labeled as "Others". However, the notice context indicates this is a noncompetitive action with a specific recipient or partner in mind. The specific intended recipient or eligibility details are implied to be explained in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section or in the attached notice materials.
Is this award being competed?
No. The notice states the NPS intends to make the award without full and open competition, and the posting is informational rather than a request for applications.
Where can someone find the complete details for this notice?
The synopsis repeatedly directs readers to the "Related Documents" section on Grants.gov for the complete details. The summary itself is not presented as the full award description.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for grants to apply to?
This posting is not an opportunity to submit an application. It is a public notice that the NPS plans to proceed with a specific cooperative agreement award for work on Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundations lands.
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