Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0135
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0135
- 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 Operate, Maintain, and Enhance Acadia National Park s Alternative Transportation System" 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 Aug 19, 2015 and posted on Aug 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,862,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,862,000.00 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).
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.This is a single source award to Downeast Transportation, Inc. (DTI).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant posting is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project to operate, maintain, and enhance Acadia National Park's Alternative Transportation System. The most important point is that it is not a competitive funding opportunity and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notification that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive (single-source) award for the described work.
The planned award is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0135. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project activities compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is listed as "Other" with the explanation clarifying that this is specifically a notice of intent to award without full and open competition.
The recipient is explicitly identified as Downeast Transportation, Inc. (DTI), and the announcement states that the award will be made to this organization as a single-source action. Because the award is already directed to a named entity, the "eligible applicants" field is essentially informational rather than inviting submissions from the public.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,862,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $1,862,000, indicating a single anticipated award at that specific amount. The posting anticipates one award total. It also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the project is expected to include a non-federal contribution component, although the notice text provided does not specify the percentage, amount, or form of the match.
From a program classification standpoint, the opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954, titled "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education." The posting dates show it was published on August 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2015, and an archive date of August 29, 2015. In the context of a notice of intent (rather than an open solicitation), these dates function more like an administrative posting window than an application deadline.
For anyone seeking more detail, the notice directs readers to use the "Related Documents" link on Grants.gov and open the full announcement. It also provides a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this posting about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project to operate, maintain, and enhance Acadia National Park's Alternative Transportation System.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive funding opportunity and not a request for applications. It is a public notification that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive (single-source) award for the work described.
Is NPS accepting applications or proposals for this funding?
No. Because this is a Notice of Intent to Award and the recipient is already identified, it is not inviting applications, proposals, or submissions from the public.
Why was this posted on Grants.gov if it is not open for applications?
Based on the notice language, the posting functions as a public notification of NPS's intent to make a single-source award, rather than an open solicitation. The posting and closing dates in this context act as an administrative notice window, not an application period.
Who is the federal agency issuing the planned award?
The planned award is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS 15 NERO 0135.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice lists the funding instrument as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
As described in the posting summary, a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project activities compared with a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation indicating this is specifically a notice of intent to award without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The recipient is explicitly identified as Downeast Transportation, Inc. (DTI), and the notice states the award will be made to this organization as a single-source action.
Does the "eligible applicants" field mean my organization can apply?
No. In this notice, the recipient is already named and the action is single-source, so any "eligible applicants" information is informational and does not indicate an open application opportunity.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The posting anticipates one award total.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,862,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $1,862,000, indicating a single anticipated award at that specific amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The posting notes that cost sharing or matching is required. However, the notice text provided does not specify the percentage, amount, or form of the required match.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954, titled "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
When was this notice published?
The posting was published on August 19, 2015.
What is the closing date listed on the posting?
The original and current closing date are both listed as August 28, 2015.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is listed as August 29, 2015.
Do the closing and archive dates function like an application deadline?
Not in the usual way. Since this is a notice of intent to award (not an open solicitation), the dates function more like an administrative posting window than an application deadline.
Where can I find the full announcement and additional details?
The notice directs readers to use the "Related Documents" link on Grants.gov and open the full announcement.
Who do I contact if I cannot access the related documents or need help viewing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Jennifer Fleming, NPS Northeast Region Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
What work is described at a high level in this notice?
The notice describes work to operate, maintain, and enhance Acadia National Park's Alternative Transportation System.
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