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- The National Park Service in the business and commerce education employment, labor and training environment housing natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD State Reviewer Training for Federal Tax Credits" 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 Aug 12, 2015 and posted on Aug 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 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 $70,110.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,110.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) issued this notice to publicly announce its intent to make a single, non-competitive award for a project called "State Reviewer Training on Federal Tax Credits" under Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00306. This is not a solicitation and not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as a transparency notice that NPS plans to fund specific activities through a cooperative agreement with a named recipient, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The planned award totals about $70,109.56 (rounded in places to $70,110), with no cost share or matching requirement. The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, and the statutory authority cited is 54 USC 101702(a). The program is listed under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management. The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of final signature through September 30, 2016, which indicates a short, time-bounded effort focused on delivering a specific training event rather than building a long-term program.
At its core, the project is designed to train staff from State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) who review rehabilitation projects seeking certification for the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit. The training is meant to strengthen consistent, accurate interpretation of program rules across states by bringing reviewers together in one setting for shared instruction and discussion. This matters because SHPO reviewers play a central role in the federal tax incentives process, and differences in interpretation can affect applicants, project outcomes, and the overall credibility and smooth operation of the program.
The notice also provides context for why this training is important by describing the federal rehabilitation tax credit itself: a 20 percent tax credit available to owners who substantially rehabilitate historic buildings used for business or other income-producing purposes while retaining historic character. The program is framed as a national tool for reinvestment in historic structures and community revitalization, supporting redevelopment of downtowns and neighborhoods and contributing to broader outcomes like job creation, affordable housing, small business support, farm and Main Street development, and adaptive reuse of buildings such as schools, warehouses, factories, churches, retail spaces, apartments, hotels, houses, agricultural buildings, and offices.
Responsibilities are split between NCSHPO and NPS in a way that reflects how cooperative agreements typically work, with substantial involvement by the federal agency. NCSHPO is responsible for the on-the-ground logistics: providing classroom space and equipment for three days of presentations and interactive workshops; arranging hotel lodging for designated state participants for up to three nights (with the possibility of an additional night for some participants due to travel distance and schedules); and reimbursing state participants for travel from their home cities to the Baltimore/Washington area at amounts determined by NPS. NPS, in turn, provides the substance of the training by supplying the program content, presenters, workshop materials, and staff support for the same three-day training period. NPS also identifies which state reviewers are covered for lodging and travel reimbursement and coordinates with NCSHPO to set appropriate reimbursement levels for each participant.
A key part of the announcement is the justification for awarding without competition. The Department of the Interior requires written justification when competition is not practicable, and the notice explicitly cites the "Continuation" criterion. In other words, this funding is presented as a continuation or necessary extension of an existing relationship and ongoing work under a prior cooperative agreement between NPS and NCSHPO (Cooperative Agreement Number P12AC13012, with a listed legacy number P12AC30538). NPS states that competing the award could adversely affect continuity or completion of the activity. The new funding is described as a task agreement under that existing cooperative agreement (Task Agreement P15AC01479), which reinforces that it is structured as an incremental, connected effort rather than a standalone competitive grant.
Administrative details included in the notice show how it was handled on Grants.gov: it was posted August 12, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 24, 2015, and an archive date of August 25, 2015. While a closing date appears, it does not indicate an application window in the usual sense, because the notice is specifically not requesting applications. It also lists that one award is expected and identifies the funding activity categories broadly (such as education, employment and training, environment, housing, natural resources, and regional development), reflecting the cross-cutting public benefits associated with historic preservation and community redevelopment.
For follow-up, the listed point of contact is June Zastrow at NPS (phone 303-987-6718, email junezastrow@nps.gov), and an additional information link is provided to the Grants.gov posting. Overall, the notice documents a targeted federal investment to convene and train state-level reviewers so the historic rehabilitation tax credit program is administered more consistently and effectively nationwide, using an established partnership with NCSHPO to manage participant logistics while NPS delivers the technical program content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. The notice states this is not a solicitation and not an open call for applications. It is a public transparency notice announcing NPS's intent to make a single, non-competitive award to a named recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to make the award to the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), identified as a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
One award is expected, and it is described as a single, non-competitive award.
What is the project being funded?
The project is called "State Reviewer Training on Federal Tax Credits." It is designed to train staff from State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) who review rehabilitation projects seeking certification for the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00306.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates the award instrument will be a Cooperative Agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project.
What is the total amount of the planned award?
The planned award totals approximately $70,109.56 (also referenced as rounded to $70,110 in places within the notice).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the statutory authority for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 54 USC 101702(a).
What program listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management.
What is the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of final signature through September 30, 2016.
What is the main goal of the training?
The training is intended to strengthen consistent and accurate interpretation of federal historic rehabilitation tax credit program rules across states by bringing SHPO reviewers together for shared instruction and discussion.
Why does the notice say the training matters?
The notice explains that SHPO reviewers play a central role in the federal tax incentives process, and differences in interpretation can affect applicants, project outcomes, and the overall credibility and smooth operation of the program.
What federal tax credit is referenced in the notice?
The notice describes the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, including that it is a 20 percent tax credit available to owners who substantially rehabilitate historic buildings used for business or other income-producing purposes while retaining historic character.
What kinds of outcomes does the notice associate with the tax credit program?
The notice frames the tax credit as a national tool for reinvestment in historic structures and community revitalization, citing outcomes such as redevelopment of downtowns and neighborhoods, job creation, affordable housing, small business support, farm and Main Street development, and adaptive reuse.
What types of buildings are mentioned as examples of adaptive reuse?
The notice lists examples including schools, warehouses, factories, churches, retail spaces, apartments, hotels, houses, agricultural buildings, and offices.
How long is the training event described in the notice?
The notice describes a three-day training period consisting of presentations and interactive workshops.
Where will the training-related travel be directed?
The notice states that travel is from participants' home cities to the Baltimore/Washington area.
What responsibilities does NCSHPO have under the cooperative agreement?
NCSHPO is responsible for logistical support, including providing classroom space and equipment for the three-day training, arranging hotel lodging for designated state participants for up to three nights (with the possibility of an additional night for some participants due to travel distance and schedules), and reimbursing state participants for travel at amounts determined by NPS.
What responsibilities does NPS have under the cooperative agreement?
NPS is responsible for providing the training substance, including program content, presenters, workshop materials, and staff support for the three-day training. NPS also identifies which state reviewers are covered for lodging and travel reimbursement and coordinates with NCSHPO on appropriate reimbursement levels for each participant.
Who decides which state participants receive lodging and travel reimbursement?
The notice states that NPS identifies which state reviewers are covered for lodging and travel reimbursement.
How are travel reimbursement amounts determined?
The notice indicates travel reimbursement amounts are determined by NPS, and that NPS coordinates with NCSHPO to set appropriate reimbursement levels for each participant.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice explains that the Department of the Interior requires written justification when competition is not practicable, and it cites the "Continuation" criterion. The award is presented as a continuation or necessary extension of an existing relationship and ongoing work under a prior cooperative agreement between NPS and NCSHPO.
What prior agreement is referenced as the basis for the continuation?
The notice references a prior cooperative agreement between NPS and NCSHPO: Cooperative Agreement Number P12AC13012 (with a listed legacy number P12AC30538).
Is this funding described as part of a task agreement?
Yes. The notice describes the new funding as a task agreement under the existing cooperative agreement and identifies it as Task Agreement P15AC01479.
Does the Grants.gov posting include closing and archive dates, and what do they mean here?
Yes. The notice shows it was posted on August 12, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 24, 2015, and an archive date of August 25, 2015. However, the notice also states it is not requesting applications, so the presence of a closing date does not indicate a typical application window.
What funding activity categories are associated with the notice?
The notice lists broad funding activity categories such as education, employment and training, environment, housing, natural resources, and regional development, reflecting the cross-cutting public benefits associated with historic preservation and community redevelopment.
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The listed point of contact is June Zastrow at NPS (phone 303-987-6718, email junezastrow@nps.gov).
Where is additional information referenced?
The notice indicates an additional information link is provided through the Grants.gov posting for this opportunity.
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