Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOINTIR13000865
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Protect, preserve, and promote public awareness of and appreciation for the Pony Express National Historic Trail" 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 Jul 15, 2013 and posted on Jul 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $82,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement to identify, preserve, interpret and improve accessibility to the historic trails and associated features and landmarks to protect and preserve the trails and their associated features and landmarks and to promote public awareness of and appreciation for the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOINTIR13000865) focused on work that supports the Pony Express National Historic Trail. The purpose is to protect, preserve, interpret, and improve public access to the trail and its related features and landmarks, while also increasing public awareness and appreciation of the route and its history. In practical terms, the project is aimed at identifying important trail resources, helping safeguard them, improving how they are understood by visitors and communities, and making them easier and safer to experience.
The funding is being issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935), and it falls under the Natural Resources activity category. The announcement indicates an expected single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $82,000. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, which typically means the agency did not set fixed minimums or maximums in the public synopsis, even though the total estimated amount is provided.
A key detail is that this is not an open competition in the usual sense. It is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement, meaning NPS planned to issue this work as an additional task under a cooperative agreement that already exists rather than soliciting brand-new proposals from the general public. The eligibility line reflects that by listing "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the main eligibility explanation clarifies the intent: the award is tied to an existing cooperative agreement vehicle. Cooperative agreements also generally imply substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as coordination on priorities, technical input, review of deliverables, or alignment with NPS trail stewardship goals.
The timeline in the posting is very short and reinforces the notice-of-intent nature. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2013, and it was archived on July 18, 2013. That quick turnaround is common for notices that primarily serve as public documentation that an agency intends to make a specific award, rather than as a broad call for applications.
For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 505-988-6122.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOINTIR13000865) related to work that supports the Pony Express National Historic Trail. It is published as a federal funding opportunity, but it is specifically a notice that NPS intends to make an award tied to an existing agreement rather than a typical open call for new proposals.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to protect, preserve, interpret, and improve public access to the Pony Express National Historic Trail and its related features and landmarks. The work is intended to increase public awareness and appreciation of the route and its history.
What kinds of activities does the project focus on?
Based on the description, the project focuses on practical trail stewardship activities such as identifying important trail resources, helping safeguard them, improving how they are understood by visitors and communities, and making the trail easier and safer to experience.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What trail does this opportunity support?
This opportunity supports the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement. That means NPS planned to issue the work as an additional task under a cooperative agreement that already exists, rather than soliciting brand-new proposals from the general public.
What funding mechanism is being used?
The funding is being issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Cooperative agreements generally involve substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. In this case, the description indicates NPS involvement could include coordination on priorities, technical input, review of deliverables, and alignment with NPS trail stewardship goals.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expected single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $82,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required, according to the posting.
Is there an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling)?
The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor. The synopsis provides an estimated total amount ($82,000), but it does not publish fixed minimum or maximum award limits.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility line is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The main eligibility explanation provided indicates the intent to make an award tied to an existing cooperative agreement vehicle rather than opening eligibility broadly to the general public.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2013. The original and current closing date was July 17, 2013. The opportunity was archived on July 18, 2013.
Why is the open period so short?
The very short posting period is consistent with a notice-of-intent action. These notices often serve primarily as public documentation that an agency intends to make a specific award, rather than serving as a broad solicitation period for many applicants.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOINTIR13000865.
What program is this associated with?
It is associated with the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935).
Who can I contact with questions or for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 505-988-6122.
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