Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0043
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0043
- 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 "Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism" 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 May 11, 2015 and posted on May 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2015 This is Not request for applications, this is just an announcement that an award has already been given to the legally mandated managing entity for this National Heritage Area Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Inc.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $240,840.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $240,840.00 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.
- This is Not request for applications, this is just an announcement that an award has already been given to the legally mandated managing entity for this National Heritage Area Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Inc.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0043) is not an open grant competition and was not posted to solicit applications from the public. Instead, it serves as a formal notice that a single cooperative agreement award had already been made to the legally designated management entity for this National Heritage Area: Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Inc. In other words, the posting is essentially an administrative announcement documenting a predetermined award to the organization responsible for managing the Oil Region National Heritage Area under its authorizing legislation.
The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement, reflecting an arrangement where the National Park Service (NPS) is expected to have ongoing involvement or oversight rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The assistance is tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939). The announcement indicates there will be one award in total, with an estimated total funding amount of $240,840. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $240,840, reinforcing that the amount is fixed for this particular action. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project effort in accordance with the agreement terms.
Even though the eligible applicant category is listed as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the eligibility language repeatedly clarifies that this is not a request for applications because the recipient has already been determined by law as the managing entity. The timeline reflects the public posting period rather than an application window: the opportunity was posted and created on May 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 20, 2015, and an archive date of May 21, 2015.
The substantive purpose of the agreement is to support implementation of the Oil Region National Heritage Area Management Plan, specifically as laid out in the recipient's FY 2015 Work Plan and Budget and consistent with both the cooperative agreement terms and the underlying authorizing legislation. The Oil Region Alliance commits to several core responsibilities. First, it must implement the Management Plan in alignment with the agreement and legislation, using the FY 2015 work plan as the guiding document for activities and spending. Second, it must hold public meetings at least once per year focused on progress and actions related to implementing the Management Plan, ensuring transparency and opportunities for community input. Third, it must actively involve partners such as local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the Management Plan, emphasizing a collaborative, community-based approach typical of National Heritage Area management.
In addition, the agreement places strong emphasis on legal and regulatory compliance. The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) among the requirements. This implies that any supported activities with potential environmental or historic preservation impacts may require appropriate reviews, consultations, and documentation. Relatedly, the organization is responsible for preparing any compliance documents needed for review and approval by the NPS and or the state, which can include analyses, determinations, and other materials necessary to demonstrate adherence to NEPA, NHPA, and other applicable requirements.
For administrative or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism" National Park Service funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity posting that serves as an administrative notice documenting a cooperative agreement award connected to the Oil Region National Heritage Area. The posting title is "Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism," and it references Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0043.
Is this an open grant competition that the public can apply for?
No. The posting is not an open grant competition and was not posted to solicit applications from the public. It is a formal notice that a single cooperative agreement award had already been made.
If it is not open, why was it posted at all?
The posting functions as an administrative announcement documenting a predetermined award. It indicates that the recipient was already determined under the National Heritage Area authorizing legislation as the legally designated management entity.
Who is the award recipient?
The award was made to Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Inc., identified as the legally designated management entity for the Oil Region National Heritage Area.
What does the eligibility category "501(c)(3) nonprofits" mean in this context?
Although the eligible applicant category is listed as nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the opportunity description clarifies repeatedly that it is not a request for applications because the recipient has already been determined by law as the managing entity.
What type of federal award is this?
The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement. This indicates that the NPS is expected to have ongoing involvement or oversight rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What federal assistance program is associated with this award?
The assistance is tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program, identified as CFDA 15.939.
How many awards are expected under this posting?
The announcement indicates there will be one award in total.
What is the total funding amount for this action?
The estimated total funding amount is $240,840.
Is the award amount flexible (is there a range)?
No. The award ceiling and the award floor are both listed as $240,840, which indicates the amount is fixed for this specific action.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project effort in accordance with the cooperative agreement terms.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Oil Region National Heritage Area Management Plan, specifically as laid out in the recipient's FY 2015 Work Plan and Budget, and consistent with the cooperative agreement terms and the underlying authorizing legislation.
What guiding documents govern the recipient's work under this agreement?
The recipient's work is tied to (1) the Oil Region National Heritage Area Management Plan, (2) the recipient's FY 2015 Work Plan and Budget, (3) the cooperative agreement terms, and (4) the underlying authorizing legislation.
What responsibilities does the Oil Region Alliance have under the agreement?
Based on the description provided, the Oil Region Alliance commits to: implementing the Management Plan consistent with the agreement and legislation using the FY 2015 work plan as the guide; holding public meetings at least once per year focused on progress and actions related to implementation; and actively involving partners such as local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the Management Plan.
Are public meetings required as part of this agreement?
Yes. The recipient must hold public meetings at least once per year focused on progress and actions related to implementing the Management Plan.
What kinds of partners must be involved?
The agreement emphasizes partner involvement including local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations as part of a collaborative approach to implementing the Management Plan.
What compliance requirements apply to activities funded under this agreement?
The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws. The posting specifically names the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) among the requirements.
Does the recipient have to prepare compliance documents?
Yes. The organization is responsible for preparing any compliance documents needed for review and approval by the NPS and/or the state. These may include analyses, determinations, and other materials needed to demonstrate adherence to NEPA, NHPA, and other applicable requirements.
What do NEPA and NHPA references imply for supported activities?
The inclusion of NEPA and NHPA suggests that if supported activities have potential environmental or historic preservation impacts, appropriate reviews, consultations, and documentation may be required as part of compliance.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting was created and posted on May 11, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date are both May 20, 2015. The archive date is May 21, 2015.
Does the closing date represent an application deadline?
No. The timeline reflects the public posting period rather than an application window, since the award was predetermined and the posting was not intended to solicit applications.
Who can be contacted for administrative or access issues related to the announcement?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist. The phone number provided is 215-597-9153.
What is the funding opportunity number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0043.
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