Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS CUVA E12AC30050
Apply for DOI NPS CUVA E12AC30050
- The National Park Service in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad" 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 Dec 9, 2011 and posted on Dec 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $540,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Operation of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad" (Funding Opportunity Number DOI NPS CUVA E12AC30050) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award a cooperative agreement to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). The purpose is to continue CVSR's role as a key operating partner for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). In practical terms, the funding supports ongoing operation of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway, which the park treats as its Alternative Transportation System and also as a major component of its interpretation and education efforts for visitors.
The announcement emphasizes that CVSR is uniquely positioned to deliver these services because it is a local nonprofit rooted in the Cuyahoga Valley, with long-standing relationships and community trust in and around the park. It also notes that CVSR owns the rolling stock used to provide rail service, meaning the organization already has the core equipment needed to run the trains. Another major capacity advantage is CVSR's established volunteer network of roughly 2,000 people who help support operations. Financially, CVSR is described as providing substantial non-federal support as well, covering about 45 percent of its operating budget through non-federal funding sources, which helps stretch federal dollars and sustain the overall program.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, and it is categorized under Transportation, with the CFDA number listed as 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reflecting the intent to fund CVSR specifically rather than to run a broad competitive selection among many providers. The estimated total funding amount is $540,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, even though the recipient is expected to bring significant non-federal support based on its existing funding model.
The posting and timeline information shows the opportunity was posted and created on December 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 9, 2012, and an archive date of February 8, 2012. The eligibility list included a wide range of applicant types (such as nonprofits, local and state governments, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education), but the narrative makes clear this particular notice is intended to support continued partnership with CVSR as the park's established rail operator.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662, with an email address referenced but not fully provided in the text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOI NPS CUVA E12AC30050.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity.
What type of announcement is this?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award a cooperative agreement to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR).
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
The narrative indicates it is intended to fund CVSR specifically as the established operating partner, and the listing shows Expected Awards: 1, which aligns with a single-recipient intent rather than a broad competitive selection.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to continue CVSR's role as a key operating partner for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) by supporting the ongoing operation of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway.
How does the park describe the rail service supported by this funding?
The park treats the railway as its Alternative Transportation System and also as a major component of interpretation and education efforts for visitors.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Transportation.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The estimated total funding amount is $540,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for an award?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Does the recipient provide any non-federal support?
Yes. The description notes that CVSR provides substantial non-federal support and covers about 45 percent of its operating budget through non-federal funding sources, which helps stretch federal dollars and sustain the overall program.
Why does the announcement say CVSR is uniquely positioned to provide these services?
The announcement highlights several capacity factors: CVSR is a local nonprofit rooted in the Cuyahoga Valley, has long-standing relationships and community trust, owns the rolling stock used to provide rail service, and has an established volunteer network of roughly 2,000 people supporting operations.
What does "rolling stock" refer to in this context?
Based on the posting, "rolling stock" refers to the rail equipment used to provide the train service, which the announcement states is owned by CVSR.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting (and creation) date is December 9, 2011.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is listed as January 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as February 8, 2012.
Who was listed as the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Theora McVay, Contract Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
The phone number provided is 402-661-1662. An email address is referenced in the text but not fully provided.
Which applicant types were included in the eligibility list?
The eligibility list included a broad range of applicant types, including nonprofits, local and state governments, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education, among others.
If eligibility is broad, why does it still appear intended for CVSR?
Even though the eligibility list is broad, the narrative states this is a Notice of Intent to Award to CVSR and emphasizes the goal of supporting continued partnership with CVSR as the park's established rail operator, along with the listing of only one expected award.
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