Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0143
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0143
- 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 Support Park Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 3, 2013 and posted on Sep 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $106,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $106,500.00 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.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior announcement labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project described as "Support Park Programs." It is important to read it as a transparency posting rather than an open funding competition. The NPS is publicly stating its intent to provide additional federal funding to an existing partner through a modification to an already-active cooperative agreement, rather than inviting new applications from the public. In other words, this is not a grant solicitation and it is not asking organizations to apply.
The planned action is a non-competitive funding modification to Cooperative Agreement number P11AC40532 with the Essex National Heritage Commission. The purpose, as stated in the announcement, is to support park-related programs, with the specific project activities and terms referenced as being available in the attachment under the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. Because it is tied to an existing cooperative agreement, the funding is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally signals that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the supported work (for example, coordination, oversight, or collaboration on program delivery), consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically used.
Funding details are very specific and fixed. The opportunity lists one expected award, with total estimated funding of $106,500. Both the award ceiling and award floor are also $106,500, which effectively means the intended funding amount is set at that exact figure for this single action. The announcement is categorized as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA number 15.939, "National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance." A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources or matching funds as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the terms that would be spelled out in the cooperative agreement modification and any governing program rules.
Although the eligibility field lists "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," the notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not a request for applications. Practically, that means the eligibility listing does not function as an invitation for other nonprofits to compete; it is simply describing the type of entity associated with the intended recipient and the general eligibility framework of the assistance program. The stated approach is "without full and open competition," which is the key procedural point: NPS is documenting its intent to fund a specific partner through an existing agreement rather than running a competitive process.
Timing information reflects the short administrative window typical of an intent notice. The posting date and creation date are September 3, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2013, and an archive date of September 9, 2013. Those dates should not be interpreted as an application deadline; instead, they usually reflect the period the notice is displayed publicly before being archived, supporting the agency's public notice obligations.
For anyone trying to locate additional specifics, the announcement directs readers to the attached documentation accessible through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. For access issues or questions about the posting, the point of contact listed is Jennifer Fleming, NPS NER Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
FAQs: NPS Notice of Intent to Award - Support Park Programs
What is this announcement, in plain terms?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a project described as "Support Park Programs." It is a transparency notice stating that NPS plans to provide additional federal funding to an existing partner. It is not an open call for applications.
Is this a grant solicitation I can apply to?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not a request for applications. It is describing a planned, non-competitive funding action under an already-active agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The intended recipient is the Essex National Heritage Commission.
What agreement is being modified?
The planned action is a non-competitive funding modification to Cooperative Agreement number P11AC40532.
What is the project purpose?
The purpose stated in the announcement is to "Support Park Programs." The notice indicates that specific activities and terms are referenced in an attachment available through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov.
Is this funding competitive or non-competitive?
It is non-competitive. The notice describes the approach as "without full and open competition," meaning NPS is documenting its intent to fund a specific partner through an existing agreement rather than running a competitive process.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
How much funding is involved?
The total estimated funding is $106,500.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
The amount is effectively fixed. The award ceiling is $106,500 and the award floor is also $106,500, indicating the intended award amount for this action is set at $106,500.
What type of federal assistance is this: grant or cooperative agreement?
This is a cooperative agreement. The notice explains the action is tied to an existing cooperative agreement, which generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the supported work (such as coordination, oversight, or collaboration), consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically used.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The posting indicates cost sharing or matching is required ("Yes"), meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources or matching funds as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the cooperative agreement modification terms and governing program rules.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this funding?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.939, "National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance."
What does "discretionary funding" mean in this posting?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, which in this context is simply how the posting classifies the federal assistance type. The notice itself is still an intent-to-award transparency posting rather than an open competition.
The eligibility section mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Does that mean my nonprofit can apply?
No. While the eligibility field lists "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," the notice repeatedly clarifies it is not a request for applications. Practically, the eligibility line does not function as an invitation for new applicants; it reflects the type of entity associated with the intended recipient and the general eligibility framework of the assistance program.
Why are there closing and archive dates if there is no application process?
The posting includes dates that reflect the administrative window the notice is displayed publicly. These dates should not be interpreted as an application deadline. They typically represent the period the notice is posted before being archived to meet public notice and transparency obligations.
What are the key dates listed on the notice?
The posting date and creation date are September 3, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 8, 2013. The archive date is September 9, 2013.
Where can I find the detailed project activities and terms?
The notice directs readers to the attached documentation available through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. The announcement states that specific activities and terms are provided in that attachment.
Who can I contact with questions about the posting or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Jennifer Fleming, NPS NER Agreements Officer, at 215-597-6476.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" signal to the public?
It signals that NPS is publicly documenting its intent to provide funding to a specific existing partner through a modification to an already-active cooperative agreement, rather than soliciting and evaluating proposals from new applicants.
Is this action described as new funding or additional funding?
It is described as providing additional federal funding to an existing partner by modifying an already-active cooperative agreement.
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