Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AC00852
Apply for P14AC00852
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operation of the Missouri River Basin Lewis" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2014 and posted on Jun 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Operation of the Missouri River Basin Lewis" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00852), was offered by the National Park Service as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on education under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects. The purpose of the funding was to support the continued operation of a visitor center associated with the Missouri River Basin and the Lewis and Clark story. In practical terms, the award was intended to cover the costs needed to maintain the facility, provide adequate staffing, and carry out day-to-day operations so the site could reliably serve the public.
The core public benefit emphasized in the announcement was education and interpretation. The visitor center was expected to help people understand and engage with the events of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, using exhibits, programming, and other interpretive services that translate the historical narrative into something accessible for visitors. Beyond the expedition itself, the center also had an interpretive mission tied to its setting: it was meant to highlight the natural and cultural features of the surrounding area, linking the landscape, ecology, and local human history to the broader themes of exploration, settlement, and stewardship.
Another central objective was to strengthen public interest in preservation. The opportunity explicitly pointed to environmental preservation as well as historic and cultural preservation, suggesting that the supported operations and programming should encourage visitors to value and protect both natural resources and cultural heritage. In other words, the funding was not just about keeping the doors open, but about sustaining a public-facing institution that actively promotes long-term awareness, learning, and conservation-minded attitudes connected to the site and its resources.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $600,000 with an award ceiling of $600,000 and an award floor of $75,000. The National Park Service expected to make one award. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning applicants were not required by the announcement to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant, though applicants often still leverage partner support in practice depending on project design and cooperative agreement terms.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date and creation date were both June 10, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2014, and an archive date of July 14, 2014. The announcement directed interested parties to Grants.gov for additional information, and listed a point of contact for access issues: Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, phone 402-661-1640.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operation of the Missouri River Basin Lewis."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AC00852.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument was this?
This was a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listed was 15.935, National Trails System Projects.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to support the continued operation of a visitor center connected to the Missouri River Basin and the Lewis and Clark story, including costs needed to maintain the facility, provide adequate staffing, and handle day-to-day operations so the site could reliably serve the public.
What public benefit was emphasized in the announcement?
The core public benefit emphasized was education and interpretation for the public.
What kinds of educational or interpretive activities were expected?
The visitor center was expected to help people understand and engage with the events of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through exhibits, programming, and other interpretive services that make the historical narrative accessible to visitors.
Did the interpretive mission include topics beyond the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Yes. The center also had an interpretive mission tied to its setting, highlighting natural and cultural features of the surrounding area and linking landscape, ecology, and local human history to broader themes of exploration, settlement, and stewardship.
Was preservation part of the objective of this opportunity?
Yes. A central objective was to strengthen public interest in preservation, including environmental preservation as well as historic and cultural preservation.
Was this funding only intended to keep the facility open?
No. While operational support (facility maintenance, staffing, and day-to-day operations) was a key purpose, the funding was also framed as supporting a public-facing institution that promotes learning, long-term awareness, and conservation-minded attitudes connected to the site and its resources.
How much funding was available in total?
The estimated total funding amount was $600,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $75,000.
How many awards did the National Park Service expect to make?
The National Park Service expected to make one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the announcement. Applicants were not required by the posting to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 10, 2014 (the creation date was also June 10, 2014).
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 14, 2014.
Where was the announcement directing applicants to find more information or apply?
The announcement directed interested parties to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who was listed as a point of contact for access issues?
Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, was listed as the point of contact for access issues.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 402-661-1640.
What operational costs were specifically mentioned as being supported?
The award was intended to cover costs needed to maintain the facility, provide adequate staffing, and carry out day-to-day operations of the visitor center.
What overall themes was the visitor center expected to connect for the public?
The visitor center was expected to connect the Lewis and Clark Expedition narrative with the natural and cultural features of the surrounding area, emphasizing themes of exploration, settlement, and stewardship.
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