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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: To protect the historic integrity of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, its contributions to tourism and economic development, and to educate the public about its resources and opportunities." 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 Jul 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 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 public announcement from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to make an award related to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD: To protect the historic integrity of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, its contributions to tourism and economic development, and to educate the public about its resources and opportunities." It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOINTIR1601198 and is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.935, which generally covers NPS financial assistance programs.
The key point of this announcement is that it is not a solicitation and not a request for applications. In other words, there is no open competition and outside organizations are not being invited to apply. Instead, the NPS is providing formal public notice that it plans to issue a non-competitive task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement. The intended recipient named in the notice is the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association. The notice cites policy authority (505 DM 2.12) that requires or supports publishing this kind of announcement when an agency intends to make a directed, non-competitive award.
The purpose of the intended award is centered on stewardship and public benefit outcomes connected to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. The work is framed around protecting the trail's historic integrity, supporting and highlighting the trail's role in tourism and economic development, and educating the public about the trail's resources and opportunities. Practically, that purpose typically aligns with activities such as interpretive and educational outreach, preservation-focused coordination, promotion of heritage tourism, stakeholder engagement across communities along the trail corridor, and support for projects that help maintain the authenticity and recognized values of the designated historic trail.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement, which usually indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. That can include collaborative planning, technical guidance, coordination with partners, review of deliverables, and alignment with NPS standards for historic preservation, interpretation, and resource protection. The opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity category is listed as natural resources, reflecting NPS program classifications even though the subject matter also strongly involves cultural history and heritage conservation.
The timing details show a creation date of July 18, 2016, with an original closing date of July 28, 2016. For a notice of intent like this, the "closing date" generally functions as a public notice window rather than an application deadline, since the announcement explicitly states it is not accepting applications. The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates that the amount is either handled within the underlying cooperative agreement, determined in the task agreement budget, or not publicly specified in this notice record.
Eligibility is broadly coded as "Others," with direction to see additional eligibility information, but the narrative makes it clear that the intended award is directed to a specific partner organization already tied to an existing cooperative agreement: the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association. The practical takeaway is that this posting is mainly for transparency and compliance, informing the public that NPS plans to proceed with a non-competitive task agreement to support preservation, heritage tourism benefits, and educational outreach related to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a public "Notice of Intent to Award" issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It announces NPS plans to make an award connected to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, focused on protecting the trail's historic integrity, supporting tourism and economic development contributions, and educating the public about the trail's resources and opportunities.
Is this a solicitation or a request for applications (RFA/NOFO)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation and not a request for applications. There is no open competition and outside organizations are not being invited to apply through this posting.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
Not through this notice. The posting is not accepting applications and is intended as a transparency notice that NPS plans to issue a directed, non-competitive award to a specific recipient under an existing cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The notice describes the planned award as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement. It also cites policy authority (505 DM 2.12) that requires or supports publishing a public notice when an agency intends to make a directed, non-competitive award.
What is the main purpose of the intended award?
The intended award is designed to support stewardship and public benefit outcomes related to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. The stated purpose includes protecting historic integrity, supporting the trail's contributions to tourism and economic development, and educating the public about the trail's resources and opportunities.
What kinds of activities does this notice suggest the funding will support?
Based on the purpose described, the work typically aligns with activities such as interpretive and educational outreach, preservation-focused coordination, promotion of heritage tourism, stakeholder and community engagement along the trail corridor, and support for projects that help maintain the authenticity and recognized values of the designated historic trail.
What federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOINTIR1601198.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this notice?
The notice is tied to CFDA 15.935 (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing number), which generally covers NPS financial assistance programs.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as collaborative planning, technical guidance, coordination with partners, review of deliverables, and alignment with NPS standards for preservation, interpretation, and resource protection.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is listed as natural resources, reflecting NPS program classifications, even though the subject matter also involves cultural history and heritage conservation.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice shows a creation date of July 18, 2016, and an original closing date of July 28, 2016.
Is the closing date an application deadline?
No. For a notice of intent like this, the "closing date" generally functions as a public notice window rather than an application deadline, because the notice states it is not accepting applications.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. This often indicates the amount is handled within the underlying cooperative agreement, determined in the task agreement budget, or not publicly specified in the notice record.
What does "Others" mean under eligibility?
The eligibility field is broadly coded as "Others" with direction to see additional eligibility information. However, the narrative makes clear the intended award is directed to a specific partner organization (the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association) under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than being open for general eligibility.
What does "task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this notice, it means NPS plans to issue a non-competitive task agreement as part of an already-established cooperative agreement relationship. The notice is not opening a new competition; it is announcing intent to proceed with a specific, directed award action under an existing agreement framework.
Why does NPS publish a Notice of Intent to Award if no one can apply?
The notice is primarily for transparency and compliance. It provides formal public notice that NPS plans to proceed with a directed, non-competitive award, consistent with the cited policy authority.
What trail is the award associated with?
The award is associated with the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail.
What public benefits are emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes protecting the trail's historic integrity, supporting contributions to tourism and economic development, and educating the public about the trail's resources and opportunities.
Does the notice indicate NPS involvement beyond funding?
Yes. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the notice implies NPS will likely be substantially involved through collaboration, technical guidance, coordination, deliverable review, and ensuring alignment with NPS standards.
Is the award amount publicly specified in the notice?
No specific dollar amount is provided in the information given. The record shows an award ceiling of 0, suggesting the amount is not specified in this notice entry or is established within the existing cooperative agreement/task agreement budget process.
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