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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Promote and develop the Trail of Tears NHT at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 09, 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 is a federal government announcement from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award related to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (NHT) at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not a solicitation and not an invitation for the public to apply for funding. Instead, it functions as a transparency step to inform the public that NPS plans to issue an award to a specific partner for a specific purpose.
The opportunity is identified by the title "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Promote and develop the Trail of Tears NHT at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park" and the funding opportunity number NPSNOINTIR1601205. The activity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.935, which is the catalog listing historically used for NPS financial assistance programs. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS anticipates having substantial involvement in the project (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The intended recipient named in the notice is the Southeast Tennessee Development District, and the award is described as non-competitive. The notice cites "505 DM 2.12" as the policy basis for issuing this public announcement; this refers to Department of the Interior administrative guidance that covers circumstances and requirements for non-competitive financial assistance actions and related public notice procedures. In practical terms, the key point is that the agency has already selected the partner organization and is documenting that decision through this formal posting.
The project purpose is described in straightforward terms: to promote and develop the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail at the Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. While the notice itself does not list detailed tasks or deliverables, "promote and develop" in the context of an NHT site often relates to interpretive and educational outreach, strengthening public awareness of the historic route and its significance, improving visitor understanding, and supporting site-based enhancements that help present the historical narrative appropriately. Because the location is a Cherokee Removal memorial park connected to the Trail of Tears, the underlying intent is to support commemoration and public interpretation tied to the National Historic Trail.
Administrative details included in the source data show the posting was created on August 29, 2016, with an original closing date of September 9, 2016. For notices like this, the "closing date" is typically the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline, since applications are not being accepted. The listing indicates "Expected Awards: 1," consistent with the stated plan to award to a single organization. The "Award Ceiling: 0" suggests that the announcement did not specify a maximum funding amount in the public-facing summary (it does not necessarily mean the award amount is zero; it more often means the ceiling was not provided in the synopsis).
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the narrative makes clear that the action is non-competitive and directed to the Southeast Tennessee Development District. As a result, the eligibility field is not particularly meaningful for potential applicants because there is no open competition associated with this posting. Overall, the notice serves as a brief, formal disclosure that NPS intends to partner with the named regional development entity through a cooperative agreement to advance interpretation, promotion, and development efforts connected to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail at the Blythe Ferry site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this announcement about?
This is a federal government announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award related to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (NHT) at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park.
Is this a grant solicitation or an open call for applications?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is not a solicitation and not an invitation for the public to apply for funding. It is a transparency notice explaining that NPS plans to issue an award to a specific partner for a specific purpose.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. The notice describes a non-competitive action directed to a named recipient. Applications are not being accepted from the public under this posting.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is the Southeast Tennessee Development District.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates "Expected Awards: 1," meaning NPS intends to make a single award.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is NPSNOINTIR1601205.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD - Promote and develop the Trail of Tears NHT at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park."
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally indicates that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project (such as coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities), rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the project purpose?
The stated purpose is to promote and develop the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail at the Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park.
What kinds of activities might "promote and develop" refer to?
The notice does not list detailed tasks or deliverables. It does indicate the effort is tied to promotion and development of the Trail of Tears NHT at the Blythe Ferry site, which is a Cherokee Removal memorial park connected to the National Historic Trail, supporting commemoration and public interpretation tied to the trail.
What category is the opportunity associated with?
The activity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.935.
Does the eligibility section mean other applicants may be considered?
The listing labels eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the narrative makes clear the action is non-competitive and directed to the Southeast Tennessee Development District. As a result, the eligibility label does not function like an open competition requirement for potential applicants.
What does "non-competitive" mean in this context?
It means the agency has already selected the partner organization and is documenting that decision through the formal posting, rather than holding an open competition.
Why is NPS publishing this notice if no one can apply?
The notice serves as a public transparency step to inform the public that NPS plans to issue an award to a specific partner for a specific purpose.
What policy basis is cited for issuing the public notice?
The notice cites "505 DM 2.12" as the policy basis for issuing the announcement, referring to Department of the Interior administrative guidance related to non-competitive financial assistance actions and associated public notice procedures.
When was this notice created?
The posting was created on August 29, 2016.
What is the closing date shown in the notice, and is it an application deadline?
The original closing date shown is September 9, 2016. For notices like this, the "closing date" is typically the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline, since applications are not being accepted.
What does "Award Ceiling: 0" mean here?
The listing shows "Award Ceiling: 0," which suggests the announcement did not specify a maximum funding amount in the public-facing summary. It does not necessarily mean the award amount is zero; it more often indicates the ceiling was not provided in the synopsis.
Where will the project activities be focused?
The notice specifically references the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail at Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park.
Is the notice describing work connected to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (NHT)?
Yes. The notice is explicitly tied to promoting and developing the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail at the Blythe Ferry site.
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