Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0047
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0047
- The DOI-NPS in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award - New England National Scenic Trail Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.921.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 06, 2016 and posted on May 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2016. (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 $78,260.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent to Award - New England National Scenic Trail Implementation (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0047) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is categorized under an environmental funding activity and is associated with CFDA 15.921. The agency posted the notice on May 6, 2016, with a listed closing date of May 15, 2016, and it anticipates making a single award.
A key point of this announcement is that it is not a solicitation and not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the NPS is not inviting the public to submit proposals or compete for this funding. Instead, the notice is being published to meet public transparency requirements by stating the NPS intent to fund specific project activities related to implementing the New England National Scenic Trail, and to do so without competition. Notices like this commonly appear when an agency has a justified reason to proceed with a non-competitive award, such as continuity of an ongoing project, a unique partner relationship, or specialized capacity held by a particular organization.
The intended funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a relationship where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently. For a trail implementation effort, that can imply coordination with NPS staff on planning, standards, compliance, deliverables, and on-the-ground execution, potentially including collaboration on stewardship, public access, resource protection, signage, mapping, or other implementation needs connected to a national scenic trail.
The award ceiling is listed at $78,260, and the expected number of awards is one. The eligibility field is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which is typical language in government listings when the eligible entity is a specific type of partner or a specific organization, or when eligibility is limited under a non-competitive justification. Since the announcement is explicitly not open for applications, the eligibility category is mainly informational and does not represent an opportunity for new applicants to apply.
Overall, this notice functions as a formal public statement that NPS plans to fund a defined set of implementation activities for the New England National Scenic Trail through a single cooperative agreement, using a non-competitive process, with a maximum federal share of $78,260, under the NPS environmental assistance authority referenced by CFDA 15.921.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award titled "New England National Scenic Trail Implementation" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0047) published by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. It describes NPS's intent to make a discretionary funding award for activities that support implementation of the New England National Scenic Trail.
Is this a solicitation or a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation and not a request for applications. It is not inviting the public to submit proposals or compete for funding.
Can I apply for this funding opportunity?
No. Because this is not open for applications, there is no application process for new applicants associated with this notice.
Why would NPS publish a notice if it is not accepting applications?
The notice is published to meet public transparency requirements. It publicly communicates NPS's intention to fund specific project activities related to implementing the New England National Scenic Trail using a non-competitive process.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice indicates NPS intends to fund the project activities without competition (a non-competitive award).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $78,260 (maximum federal share stated in the notice).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The intended instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in practice?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently. For trail implementation work, this can imply coordination with NPS staff on planning, standards, compliance, deliverables, and on-the-ground execution.
What kinds of activities might be included in "New England National Scenic Trail Implementation"?
The notice describes implementation activities connected to a national scenic trail and suggests work that may involve coordination with NPS on items such as stewardship, public access, resource protection, signage, mapping, or other trail implementation needs. The notice does not provide a detailed scope beyond describing these types of implementation-related activities.
Which agency is responsible for this award?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under an environmental funding activity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.921.
What does "discretionary funding action" mean here?
It means the award is being made at the agency's discretion rather than through an open, competitive application process described in a solicitation. This aligns with the notice's statement that it is a non-competitive intent to award.
What is the posting date for this notice?
The agency posted the notice on May 6, 2016.
What is the closing date and does it function like an application deadline?
The listed closing date is May 15, 2016. Since the notice is not a request for applications, the closing date should not be interpreted as an application deadline for the public.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, because the announcement is not open for applications, the eligibility designation is primarily informational and does not represent an opportunity for new applicants to apply.
Does the eligibility category mean my organization can submit a proposal?
No. Even though the listing includes an eligibility category, the notice is not inviting proposals. The eligibility field in this context does not create an open opportunity to apply.
What is the main purpose of this notice?
The main purpose is to serve as a formal public statement that NPS plans to fund a defined set of implementation activities for the New England National Scenic Trail through a single cooperative agreement using a non-competitive process, with a maximum amount of $78,260.
Is this notice announcing the final award or only the intent to award?
It announces the intent to award. The title and description indicate NPS plans to make a single award and is publishing the notice to communicate that intent publicly.
What does "without competition" typically imply in these kinds of notices?
In notices like this, "without competition" commonly indicates the agency has a justified reason to proceed with a non-competitive award, such as continuity of an ongoing project, a unique partner relationship, or specialized capacity held by a particular organization. The notice itself does not specify which reason applies in this case.
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