Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0163
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0163
- 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: Support Park Programs & Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 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:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a public "Notice of Intent to Award" titled "Support Park Programs & Preservation" under funding opportunity number NPS 16 NERO 0163. This type of posting is essentially an advance notice that NPS plans to move forward with a specific award, rather than an open call for new proposals. The announcement is explicit that it is not a request for applications, meaning outside organizations should not expect a competitive application process or an opportunity to submit a proposal in response to this posting.
The planned funding mechanism for this action is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project activities, such as collaborative planning, shared responsibilities, ongoing coordination, or participation in key decisions as the work is implemented. The opportunity is listed as discretionary and categorized under a general "Other" funding activity area, implying the project does not fit neatly into a more standard program label and that the details of the supported activities are provided in the related supporting documents rather than within the brief synopsis itself.
Administratively, the notice was created on August 22, 2016, with an original closing date of September 1, 2016. In the context of a notice of intent, that "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than a deadline to apply, since applications are not being solicited. NPS indicates it expects to make one award. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often reflects that the specific dollar amount is either provided elsewhere (for example, in an attachment) or is not entered in the basic synopsis fields on Grants.gov for this particular notice type.
Eligibility is shown broadly as "Others," with a note to consult additional eligibility information for clarification. However, because the notice states the project will be funded without full and open competition, the practical takeaway is that the intended recipient is likely pre-identified, and general eligibility categories are less meaningful than they would be in a competitive grant announcement. The associated CFDA number is 15.939, which is the catalog listing used to track the federal assistance program under which this cooperative agreement is being issued.
In terms of what the award is meant to support, the title indicates a focus on supporting park programs and preservation work. The synopsis does not provide the project-specific scope, deliverables, or park units involved; instead, it directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for complete details. Anyone trying to understand the exact activities being funded, the rationale for limiting competition, the anticipated partner organization, the period of performance, or any technical work plan elements would need to review those referenced documents, since the main posting is intentionally brief and framed primarily as a public notice rather than a full program solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NPS Notice of Intent to Award - "Support Park Programs & Preservation" (NPS 16 NERO 0163)
1) What is this posting?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) public "Notice of Intent to Award" titled "Support Park Programs & Preservation" under funding opportunity number NPS 16 NERO 0163. It serves as advance notice that NPS plans to proceed with a specific award rather than inviting new proposals from the public.
2) Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. That means it is not an open call and is not set up for outside organizations to submit a proposal in response to the posting.
3) Can an outside organization apply for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
Based on the notice language provided, no competitive application process is being offered through this posting. Since applications are not being solicited, outside organizations should not expect an opportunity to apply in response to this notice.
4) What type of federal award is NPS planning to use?
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
5) What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be carried out?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out project activities. Examples of substantial involvement can include collaborative planning, shared responsibilities, ongoing coordination, or participation in key decisions during implementation.
6) Is this funding considered discretionary or mandatory?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
7) What is the funding activity area for this notice?
The opportunity is categorized under a general "Other" funding activity area. This suggests the project does not fall neatly into a standard labeled program category and that key details are likely contained in supporting/related documents rather than the brief synopsis.
8) When was this notice created, and what is the closing date?
The notice was created on August 22, 2016. The original closing date is September 1, 2016.
9) Does the closing date represent a deadline to submit an application?
No. In the context of a Notice of Intent to Award that is not requesting applications, the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
10) How many awards does NPS expect to make from this notice?
NPS indicates it expects to make one award.
11) What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. For this notice type, that often means the specific dollar amount is either provided elsewhere (such as in an attachment or related document) or was not entered in the basic synopsis fields for the posting.
12) Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is shown broadly as "Others," with a note to consult additional eligibility information for clarification. However, because the notice indicates the project will be funded without full and open competition, the intended recipient is likely already identified, and general eligibility categories are less informative than they would be for a competitive solicitation.
13) Is this award expected to be competitive?
No. The notice indicates the project will be funded without full and open competition, which aligns with a planned award to a pre-identified recipient rather than a competitive selection process.
14) What program is this award associated with (CFDA number)?
The associated CFDA number is 15.939, which is the catalog listing used to track the federal assistance program under which this cooperative agreement is being issued.
15) What activities is the award intended to support?
Based on the title, the award is intended to support park programs and preservation work. The brief synopsis itself does not provide project-specific scope or deliverables.
16) Does the synopsis identify which park units are involved?
No. The synopsis does not specify the park units involved.
17) Where can someone find the full scope, deliverables, or technical work plan?
The posting directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for complete details. Anyone seeking the exact scope, deliverables, park units, period of performance, rationale for limiting competition, or other technical elements would need to review those referenced documents.
18) Does the synopsis state the period of performance?
No. The synopsis does not provide the period of performance; it indicates that details are in the related/supporting documents.
19) Does the notice identify the intended partner or recipient organization?
Not in the synopsis information provided. The practical takeaway is that a pre-identified recipient is likely, but the synopsis does not name the organization; related documents would be the place to check for specifics.
20) Why is the posting so brief compared to typical grant opportunities?
Because it is framed as a public notice of intent to make an award rather than a full program solicitation. As a result, the synopsis is intentionally brief and points to related documents for the complete details.
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