Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0046
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0046
- The 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 "Provide Cultural Landscape Preservation Assistance to National Parks in the Northeast Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2013 and posted on Jun 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2013 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been given to SUNY for their assistance with providing cultural landscape preservation to the Northeast Region of the NPS.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been given to SUNY for their assistance with providing cultural landscape preservation to the Northeast Region of the NPS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Provide Cultural Landscape Preservation Assistance to National Parks in the Northeast Region" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0046) is not an open competition or a call for proposals. It is a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made a single cooperative agreement award to the State University of New York (SUNY), specifically tied to SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF), to support cultural landscape preservation work across NPS parks in the Northeast Region. In other words, the posting functions as an announcement of an award decision rather than an invitation for other organizations to apply.
The award was issued by the National Park Service under CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs, Resources of the National Park System. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active federal role in guiding or collaborating on the work (as opposed to a simpler grant where the recipient operates more independently). The total funding amount is listed as $30,000, with both the award floor and ceiling set at $30,000, reflecting a fixed, single-award arrangement. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The opportunity was posted and created on June 20, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 25, 2013, and an archive date of June 26, 2013; those dates mainly reflect administrative posting timelines, since the award had already been made.
The core purpose of the agreement is to provide technical and professional support to Northeast Region national parks for the preservation and management of cultural landscapes. This includes helping parks understand and document the history of their landscapes, complete inventories, evaluate significance and integrity, and identify appropriate treatment approaches. The work is positioned to strengthen park decision-making by ensuring that historically important landscape features are recognized, documented, and managed in ways that align with preservation standards and NPS practices.
A central part of SUNY's role is to support the NPS Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation (OCLP), which is the NPS hub for landscape preservation expertise. SUNY will assist OCLP and parks by contributing research and documentation that can be incorporated into formal park planning and inventory products. This includes developing materials that address site history, existing conditions, and assessments of historical integrity and significance, which are foundational elements for preservation planning and for justifying management actions.
The agreement also emphasizes compliance-related support, particularly through Section 106 advising summaries. Section 106 refers to the review process under the National Historic Preservation Act that requires federal agencies to consider effects of their undertakings on historic properties. SUNY's preparation of summary reports on Section 106 advising suggests a structured effort to help parks track, communicate, and apply preservation guidance tied to proposed projects that may affect cultural landscapes.
Another major deliverable area is support for the Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) program in the Northeast Region. The CLI is an NPS inventory tool used to identify and document cultural landscapes, and the announcement notes that SUNY will help incorporate research into CLIs, strengthening the quality and usefulness of these records. In addition, SUNY will assist with bringing cultural landscape data into the NPS Facilities Management Software System (FMSS), which is the platform parks use to manage assets and maintenance needs. Integrating cultural landscape information into FMSS helps connect preservation data with day-to-day facilities planning, maintenance prioritization, and resource allocation.
Education and workforce development are also built into the project. SUNY ESF students will receive exposure to cultural landscape preservation within the National Park Service, and the partners will plan a national park-based field school focused on teaching students about cultural landscape preservation and broader park management in the National Park System. This component reflects the cooperative research and training nature of the CFDA program, pairing real park needs with hands-on learning opportunities that build future capacity in the field.
Finally, SUNY will contribute to ongoing preservation planning quality control and continuity by reviewing OCLP preservation planning projects and revising or updating prior research projects that SUNY ESF previously completed. The agreement also calls for summary reporting on the overall cultural landscape preservation assistance provided to national parks, indicating that the work is expected to be documented in a way that captures outputs, guidance delivered, and progress made for the region.
Administrative details reinforce that only one award was expected and that eligible applicants were defined as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with SUNY's role as the selected partner. The listed point of contact for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this government funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Provide Cultural Landscape Preservation Assistance to National Parks in the Northeast Region."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0046.
Is this an open competition or a call for proposals?
No. This posting is not an open competition and it is not inviting applications. It is a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made a single award.
Who received the award?
The single cooperative agreement award was made to the State University of New York (SUNY), specifically tied to SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF).
Which federal agency issued the award?
The award was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What program or CFDA listing is associated with this award?
The award is associated with CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs, Resources of the National Park System."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active federal role in guiding or collaborating on the work.
How much funding is provided under this award?
The total funding amount is $30,000.
Is the funding amount variable or fixed?
It is fixed. The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is also $30,000, reflecting a single-award arrangement.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Are matching funds or cost sharing required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 20, 2013.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original and current closing date is June 25, 2013, and the archive date is June 26, 2013. These dates mainly reflect administrative posting timelines because the award had already been made.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to provide technical and professional support to national parks in the NPS Northeast Region for the preservation and management of cultural landscapes.
What kinds of cultural landscape preservation assistance are included?
The work includes helping parks understand and document landscape history, complete inventories, evaluate significance and integrity, and identify appropriate treatment approaches aligned with preservation standards and NPS practices.
How does this work support park decision-making?
It strengthens decision-making by ensuring historically important landscape features are recognized and documented, and by supporting management approaches that are consistent with preservation standards and established NPS practices.
What role does the NPS Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation (OCLP) play?
OCLP is described as the NPS hub for landscape preservation expertise. SUNY will support OCLP and parks by contributing research and documentation that can be incorporated into formal park planning and inventory products.
What kinds of research and documentation will SUNY contribute?
The assistance includes developing materials addressing site history, existing conditions, and assessments of historical integrity and significance, which are foundational for preservation planning and for supporting management actions.
Does the agreement include compliance-related support?
Yes. The agreement emphasizes compliance-related support through Section 106 advising summaries.
What is meant by "Section 106" in this notice?
Section 106 refers to the review process under the National Historic Preservation Act requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. The notice indicates SUNY will prepare summary reports related to Section 106 advising.
What is the Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI), and how is it supported?
The CLI is an NPS inventory tool used to identify and document cultural landscapes. The notice states SUNY will help incorporate research into CLI records in the Northeast Region to strengthen their quality and usefulness.
Will cultural landscape information be integrated into NPS facilities systems?
Yes. SUNY will assist with bringing cultural landscape data into the NPS Facilities Management Software System (FMSS), which parks use to manage assets and maintenance needs.
Why does integrating cultural landscape data into FMSS matter?
According to the notice, integration helps connect preservation data with day-to-day facilities planning, maintenance prioritization, and resource allocation.
Is education or workforce development included in the project?
Yes. The project includes student exposure to cultural landscape preservation within NPS, and the partners will plan a national park-based field school focused on teaching cultural landscape preservation and broader park management.
Which students are specifically mentioned?
SUNY ESF students are specifically mentioned as receiving exposure to cultural landscape preservation within the National Park Service.
Does the agreement include review or quality control of preservation planning?
Yes. SUNY will contribute by reviewing OCLP preservation planning projects and revising or updating prior research projects that SUNY ESF previously completed.
Are there reporting expectations described in the notice?
Yes. The agreement calls for summary reporting on the overall cultural landscape preservation assistance provided to national parks, indicating outputs and progress for the region are expected to be documented.
Who was eligible to apply, according to the administrative details?
The notice lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with SUNY being the selected partner under this single-award announcement.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided for access issues is 215-597-9153.
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