Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0106
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0106
- The Department of the Interior, 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 "Philadelphia LGBTQ Heritage and Engagement Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2016 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that this entity and the NPS have entered into a cooperative agreement for the purposes of work regarding the Philadelphia LGBTQ Heritage and Engagement Initiative.. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Philadelphia LGBTQ Heritage and Engagement Initiative is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, focused on advancing public engagement, interpretation, and education around LGBTQ history and culture in Philadelphia. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public statement that the NPS has already entered into a cooperative agreement with a specific partner organization to carry out the work described under this initiative.
Under the agreement, the partner organization will work closely with the NPS to strengthen relationships with the LGBTQ community in the Philadelphia area, including allies and local, citywide, and national groups and organizations. A major component of the work is outreach and connection-building: the partner will help the NPS evaluate different communication and engagement methods, with the goal of identifying best practices for reaching and collaborating effectively with LGBTQ communities. This suggests an emphasis not only on doing outreach, but also on learning what works, documenting it, and using that knowledge to improve future NPS engagement.
Another central piece is public-facing programming and interpretation. The partner and the NPS will jointly design and implement programming and exhibits intended to engage the public and elevate LGBTQ stories connected to Philadelphia. This includes developing high-quality interpretive experiences that can help audiences better understand the historical and cultural significance of LGBTQ people, places, movements, and events in the city. The announcement also highlights collaboration on research and related projects that expand awareness and education, indicating that the initiative is meant to generate or compile credible historical knowledge and translate it into accessible public learning opportunities.
The agreement also includes a promotional and community-visibility role: the partner will help promote the research and collaborative work being done between the organization (identified in the announcement as WWCC) and the NPS within Philadelphia-area LGBTQ communities. In practical terms, this can include sharing findings, publicizing programs and exhibits, and ensuring community members know about opportunities to participate, contribute, or attend.
Administratively, the listing is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument (meaning NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation). The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0106, and the CFDA number is 15.946. Eligibility is listed as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but because the notice is not open for applications and indicates an agreement has already been executed, the eligibility details function more as context than as an invitation to apply. The posting shows an expected number of awards as one, an award ceiling of $0 in the listing fields, and dates of July 13, 2016 (creation) and July 21, 2016 (original closing), which align with the idea that this is an informational announcement rather than a competitive grant solicitation.
Philadelphia LGBTQ Heritage and Engagement Initiative (NPS) - FAQs
What is the Philadelphia LGBTQ Heritage and Engagement Initiative?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on advancing public engagement, interpretation, and education around LGBTQ history and culture in Philadelphia.
Is this announcement a request for applications (an open grant competition)?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a public statement that the NPS has already entered into a cooperative agreement with a specific partner organization to carry out the work described.
Has an award already been made under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement indicates the cooperative agreement has already been executed with a specific partner organization.
Who is the partner organization named in the announcement?
The partner organization is identified as WWCC in the announcement.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
This is a cooperative agreement, which means the NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project rather than providing funds with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement work?
The work is designed to strengthen relationships with LGBTQ communities in the Philadelphia area and to develop and deliver public-facing interpretation, education, programming, and exhibits that elevate LGBTQ stories connected to Philadelphia.
What communities and groups does the initiative aim to engage?
The initiative emphasizes strengthening relationships with the LGBTQ community in the Philadelphia area, including allies and local, citywide, and national groups and organizations.
What kinds of outreach activities are included?
Outreach and connection-building are major components. The partner will help the NPS evaluate different communication and engagement methods and identify best practices for reaching and collaborating effectively with LGBTQ communities.
What does "identifying best practices" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement, it means assessing multiple communication and engagement approaches, determining what works well for connecting with LGBTQ communities, documenting lessons learned, and using that information to improve future NPS engagement.
What types of public programming are expected?
The partner and NPS will jointly design and implement public-facing programming intended to engage the public and elevate LGBTQ stories connected to Philadelphia.
Will the initiative include exhibits?
Yes. The announcement specifically mentions designing and implementing programming and exhibits as part of the public engagement and interpretive work.
What is meant by "interpretation" in the announcement?
Interpretation refers to developing high-quality interpretive experiences that help audiences understand the historical and cultural significance of LGBTQ people, places, movements, and events in Philadelphia.
Does the initiative involve research?
Yes. The announcement highlights collaboration on research and related projects that expand awareness and education, with an emphasis on translating credible historical knowledge into accessible public learning opportunities.
How will the work be promoted to the community?
The partner will help promote the research and collaborative work between WWCC and the NPS within Philadelphia-area LGBTQ communities. This can include sharing findings, publicizing programs and exhibits, and helping ensure community members know about opportunities to participate, contribute, or attend.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0106.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.946.
What is the expected number of awards?
The posting shows an expected number of awards as one, consistent with the announcement that an agreement has already been entered into with a specific partner.
What is the award ceiling shown in the listing?
The listing fields show an award ceiling of $0.
Who is listed as eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, because the notice is not open for applications and indicates the agreement has already been executed, the eligibility information functions as context rather than an invitation to apply.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity created and when did it originally close?
The posting shows a creation date of July 13, 2016 and an original closing date of July 21, 2016.
Why do the posted dates matter if this is not open for applications?
The dates align with the announcement being informational rather than a competitive solicitation, reinforcing that it is not a current open call for proposals.
Is the initiative categorized as discretionary funding?
Yes. The listing is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the role of the National Park Service in this project?
The NPS is a substantial participant in the work. The NPS will work closely with the partner organization on relationship-building, evaluation of engagement approaches, and the joint design and implementation of programming, exhibits, interpretation, and related research activities.
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