Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00198
Apply for P16AS00198
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promote Local Preservation at the Commission Level for Current and Potential Certified Local Governments." 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 May 31, 2016 and posted on May 31, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a non-competitive Notice of Intent only. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Promote Local Preservation at the Commission Level for Current and Potential Certified Local Governments," is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen historic preservation work at the local level. The core purpose is to build local preservation capacity by partnering NPS with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) so they can deliver practical support to communities that already participate in, or may be interested in joining, the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. In plain terms, the project is meant to help local preservation commissions do their jobs better through training, outreach, and modern tools that make preservation planning and documentation easier.
The agreement emphasizes several main activities. First, it focuses on training opportunities aimed at local preservation commissions, which typically include commission members, local staff, and other community stakeholders involved in historic preservation decisions. Second, it supports promotion and expansion of the CLG program, which is a federal-state-local partnership that recognizes local governments that meet certain preservation standards and helps connect them to guidance, credibility, and potential funding pathways. Third, it calls for creating an application that enables digital cultural surveys of communities, suggesting a move away from purely paper-based or fragmented survey methods toward a more accessible, standardized way to collect and manage cultural resource information. Finally, it aims to strengthen preservation commissions more broadly through training and funding opportunities associated with the Historic Preservation Fund, which is the federal funding source that supports preservation efforts nationwide.
From an administrative standpoint, this is listed as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the work is carried out rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity number is P16AS00198, and it is tied to CFDA 15.946 (the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number associated with NPS preservation support). The agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). The posting and creation dates are May 31, 2016.
In terms of scale and competition, the notice indicates an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expectation of one award. However, this posting is specifically labeled as a non-competitive Notice of Intent, and it clearly states that no applications are being accepted at this time. The eligible applicant category listed is "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," which aligns with the named partner organization type and reinforces that the opportunity was structured around a particular cooperative relationship rather than an open application process.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted federal-local capacity-building effort: NPS planned to work with NAPC to expand awareness and participation in the CLG program, deliver hands-on training to local preservation commissions, and introduce a digital tool to improve how communities conduct and manage cultural resource surveys, all with the broader goal of improving the quality and consistency of local historic preservation practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promote Local Preservation at the Commission Level for Current and Potential Certified Local Governments."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting is labeled as a non-competitive Notice of Intent.
Are applications being accepted right now?
No. The notice states that no applications are being accepted at this time.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen historic preservation work at the local level by building local preservation capacity, with practical support for communities that already participate in, or may be interested in joining, the Certified Local Government (CLG) program.
Who is the National Park Service partnering with for this effort?
The project is designed around a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).
Who is this project intended to help?
It is intended to help local preservation commissions and the people involved in local historic preservation decisions, including commission members, local staff, and other community stakeholders.
What are the primary activities described in the notice?
The notice emphasizes: (1) training opportunities for local preservation commissions, (2) promotion and expansion of the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, (3) development of an application to enable digital cultural surveys of communities, and (4) strengthening preservation commissions through training and funding opportunities associated with the Historic Preservation Fund.
What kinds of training does the opportunity mention?
It references training opportunities aimed at local preservation commissions, generally oriented toward helping commissions do their jobs better through practical support and outreach.
What is the Certified Local Government (CLG) program in the context of this opportunity?
In this notice, the CLG program is described as a federal-state-local partnership that recognizes local governments meeting certain preservation standards and helps connect them to guidance, credibility, and potential funding pathways.
What does "promotion and expansion of the CLG program" mean here?
It refers to activities intended to increase awareness of the CLG program and support participation by communities that are already CLGs as well as communities that may be interested in becoming CLGs.
What is the digital cultural survey application mentioned in the notice?
The notice calls for creating an application that enables digital cultural surveys of communities, suggesting a shift toward a more accessible and standardized way to collect and manage cultural resource information.
Why does the opportunity emphasize digital surveys?
Based on the description, the goal is to move away from purely paper-based or fragmented survey methods and toward a more accessible, standardized approach for documentation and preservation planning.
How does the Historic Preservation Fund relate to this project?
The notice states that the project aims to strengthen preservation commissions through training and funding opportunities associated with the Historic Preservation Fund, which is described as the federal funding source that supports preservation efforts nationwide.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is P16AS00198.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.946.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The award ceiling indicated in the notice is $100,000.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The posting and creation dates listed are May 31, 2016.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education."
Does the eligibility information mean any organization can apply?
No. Even though an eligible applicant category is listed, this posting is a non-competitive Notice of Intent and explicitly states that no applications are being accepted at this time.
How should this opportunity be understood overall?
It is best understood as a targeted capacity-building effort where NPS planned to work with NAPC to expand awareness and participation in the CLG program, deliver hands-on training for local preservation commissions, and introduce a digital tool to improve cultural resource surveys, with the broader goal of improving local historic preservation practice.
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