Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0025
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0025
- 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 "Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2014 and posted on May 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Cape Cod Commission A subdivision of Barnstable County for their work on the Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $231,680.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $231,680.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Cape Cod Commission A subdivision of Barnstable County for their work on the Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan" notice is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0025) that serves as a public posting of a decision that has already been made, not an open solicitation. In other words, it is not inviting new applications or competition. The award had already been designated to the Cape Cod Commission (CCC), a subdivision of Barnstable County, to carry out planning work for a regional bicycle and pedestrian master plan covering the Outer Cape towns of Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.
The funding is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates an arrangement where the federal agency expects to be involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, often through coordination, oversight, or collaboration. The activity falls under CFDA 15.916, Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition, Development and Planning. The total and exact funding amount is $231,680, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $231,680, meaning the intended award amount is fixed rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. Only one award was expected, reinforcing that the announcement is essentially a formal publication of a pre-selected recipient rather than a competitive process. The posting date and creation date are May 29, 2014, with a listed closing date of June 5, 2014, and an archive date of June 6, 2014, which in this context functions more like an administrative timeline for the posting rather than a real application deadline.
The purpose of the funded work is the development of a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian master plan for the three named towns, following the requirements laid out in "Attachment A" of the cooperative agreement. The scope of work is fairly detailed and emphasizes both technical planning and ongoing public engagement. CCC is responsible for producing the plan itself within the stated budget cap, and for providing a full-time project manager to oversee day-to-day execution on behalf of CCC and Barnstable County.
A major portion of the project involves organizing and sustaining a public-facing planning process. CCC is tasked with facilitating public meetings and supporting a Working Group, including supplying meeting materials, collecting and incorporating public comments, and coordinating with relevant state and local partners. The notice specifically mentions coordination with agencies such as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), along with town officials. CCC is also expected to lead monthly Working Group meetings to encourage consistent public participation throughout plan development, rather than limiting engagement to a few isolated hearings.
In addition to meetings and coordination, CCC must maintain and update the CCC/Barnstable County website during the planning effort so residents and stakeholders can track progress, understand upcoming milestones, and find information about future meetings. The work also extends into more applied planning support: CCC will collaborate with the towns across the Outer/Lower Cape area to plan, design, and evaluate bicycle and pedestrian proposals, suggesting the master plan is intended to be implementation-oriented, not just a high-level vision document.
Finally, the announcement highlights compliance responsibilities. CCC is expected to prepare compliance documents needed for National Park Service and/or state approvals. That requirement is important because transportation and recreation projects in sensitive or regulated areas, including those connected to NPS lands or federal funding, often require environmental, cultural, or other regulatory reviews before projects can move forward.
For questions related to accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan" notice?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement that publicly posts a decision that has already been made. It documents an award related to planning work for a regional bicycle and pedestrian master plan covering Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.
Is this an open grant competition that accepts new applications?
No. The notice is not inviting new applications and is not a competitive solicitation. The award recipient had already been selected before the notice was posted.
Who is the designated award recipient?
The designated recipient is the Cape Cod Commission (CCC), a subdivision of Barnstable County.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0025.
Which federal agency is associated with this funding announcement?
The funding announcement is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What program listing (CFDA) does this activity fall under?
The activity falls under CFDA 15.916, Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition, Development and Planning.
What type of federal award is being used?
The funding is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, indicating the NPS expects to be involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as through coordination, oversight, or collaboration.
How much funding is associated with this award?
The total and exact funding amount is $231,680.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. Both the award ceiling and award floor are set at $231,680, meaning the intended award amount is not a range.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Only one award was expected, which aligns with the notice being a formal posting of a pre-selected recipient rather than a competitive process.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to develop a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian master plan for Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet, following the requirements specified in "Attachment A" of the cooperative agreement.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope emphasizes technical planning and ongoing public engagement. It includes producing the master plan within the stated budget cap, organizing public meetings, supporting and facilitating a Working Group, maintaining project information online, coordinating with agencies and town officials, and collaborating with towns to plan, design, and evaluate bicycle and pedestrian proposals.
Who is responsible for producing the master plan and managing the work?
The Cape Cod Commission (CCC) is responsible for producing the plan within the budget cap and for providing a full-time project manager to oversee day-to-day execution on behalf of CCC and Barnstable County.
What public engagement requirements are described in the notice?
CCC is tasked with facilitating public meetings, supplying meeting materials, collecting and incorporating public comments, and supporting a Working Group. The notice also calls for monthly Working Group meetings to encourage consistent public participation throughout development of the plan.
Which partners and agencies are specifically mentioned for coordination?
The notice specifically mentions coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and town officials, along with other relevant state and local partners.
What is required related to websites or public updates?
CCC must maintain and update the CCC/Barnstable County website during the planning effort so residents and stakeholders can track progress, understand upcoming milestones, and find information about future meetings.
Does the project include support beyond writing the plan?
Yes. The notice states that CCC will collaborate with towns across the Outer/Lower Cape area to plan, design, and evaluate bicycle and pedestrian proposals, indicating an implementation-oriented planning approach.
Are there compliance responsibilities tied to this award?
Yes. CCC is expected to prepare compliance documents needed for National Park Service and/or state approvals.
What are the key posting and timeline dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are May 29, 2014. The listed closing date is June 5, 2014, and the archive date is June 6, 2014. In context, these dates function as an administrative timeline for the posting rather than a true application deadline, since the decision had already been made.
Who should be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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