Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00199
Apply for P15AS00199
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promote and provide cultural heritage programs and events" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 8, 2015 and posted on Jul 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $222,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $222,200.00 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 opportunity, titled "Promote and provide cultural heritage programs and events" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00199), is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award rather than an open call for applications. In other words, it is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without soliciting competing proposals. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The intended recipient is the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), with Julia Olin listed as the principal investigator/program manager. The total anticipated federal funding amount is $222,200, and there is no cost-share or matching requirement. This action is a continuation award tied to an existing cooperative agreement (P11AC260408) and is implemented through a task agreement (P15AC01183). The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through December 31, 2015, and it is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education. The statutory authority cited is 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), which covers cooperative agreements and the transfer of appropriated funds for service-related work.
The project itself focuses on researching, planning, documenting, and producing interpretive programming for the public centered on traditional cultural arts, consistent with park legislation and the parks' Comprehensive Interpretive Plans. The practical emphasis is on delivering cultural heritage festivals, demonstrations, and related events at NPS sites, with programming that connects directly to NPS interpretive themes and public education goals.
Under the cooperative framework, NCTA is expected to play a hands-on role in designing and delivering the cultural programming. Its responsibilities include helping plan, produce, and present festivals and demonstrations; arranging performances or presentations by appropriate traditional artists and/or tribal groups in coordination with NPS; creating procedures and directing the training of volunteers and event staff; and supporting public information efforts, including marketing and publicity to help promote the events and programs.
NPS, in turn, is expected to have substantial involvement, which is a defining feature of a cooperative agreement. NPS responsibilities include collaborating with NCTA and community partners to plan and produce the demonstrations and events; providing guidance so the cultural programming aligns with NPS interpretive themes; supporting operational needs such as traffic control, crowd control, public safety, and emergency response during events held at NPS sites; coordinating on public information and publicity; and offering additional educational, interpretive, and orientation activities that complement the cultural heritage programming.
Finally, the reason this award is being made without full and open competition is explicitly justified under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the "continuation" criterion. NPS states that the work is a continuation of an activity already being funded and that competing the award would likely disrupt continuity or adversely affect completion of the ongoing effort. The announcement lists one expected award and identifies the NPS point of contact as June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov) for access or questions related to the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promote and provide cultural heritage programs and events."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00199.
Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. It is published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific project without soliciting competing proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA).
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Julia Olin is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work alongside the recipient.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement means NPS will have substantial involvement in the project, including collaboration on planning and producing events, guidance to align programming with interpretive themes, and operational support at NPS sites.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated federal funding amount is $222,200.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-share or matching requirement.
Is this a new award or a continuation of an existing project?
This action is a continuation award tied to an existing cooperative agreement (P11AC260408) and implemented through a task agreement (P15AC01183).
What is the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through December 31, 2015.
Which CFDA program is associated with this award?
This notice is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What statutory authority is cited for the award?
The statutory authority cited is 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), covering cooperative agreements and the transfer of appropriated funds for service-related work.
What is the project aiming to do?
The project focuses on researching, planning, documenting, and producing interpretive programming for the public centered on traditional cultural arts, consistent with park legislation and the parks' Comprehensive Interpretive Plans.
What kinds of public programs and events are included?
The practical emphasis is on delivering cultural heritage festivals, demonstrations, and related events at NPS sites, with programming that connects directly to NPS interpretive themes and public education goals.
What are NCTA's expected responsibilities under this cooperative agreement?
NCTA is expected to play a hands-on role in designing and delivering cultural programming. Responsibilities described in the notice include helping plan, produce, and present festivals and demonstrations; arranging performances or presentations by appropriate traditional artists and/or tribal groups in coordination with NPS; creating procedures and directing the training of volunteers and event staff; and supporting public information efforts such as marketing and publicity to promote the events and programs.
What are NPS's expected responsibilities and level of involvement?
NPS is expected to have substantial involvement. Responsibilities described include collaborating with NCTA and community partners to plan and produce demonstrations and events; providing guidance so programming aligns with NPS interpretive themes; supporting operational needs such as traffic control, crowd control, public safety, and emergency response during events held at NPS sites; coordinating on public information and publicity; and offering additional educational, interpretive, and orientation activities that complement the cultural heritage programming.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The notice states the award is justified under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the "continuation" criterion. NPS indicates the work continues an activity already being funded and that competing the award would likely disrupt continuity or adversely affect completion of the ongoing effort.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The announcement lists one expected award.
Who can be contacted for questions or access related to the notice?
The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: junezastrow@nps.gov.
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