Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0079
Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0079
- 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 "Public Matters Lowells Emerging Leaders project and Park Trolley Expansion project, Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell MA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2011 and posted on Aug 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $268,272.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $268,272.00 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 notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) funding action connected to Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, covering two related efforts: the Public Matters Lowell Emerging Leaders project (an adult education and civic leadership program) and a Park Trolley Expansion project. It is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, the purpose of the posting is to inform the public that NPS intends to provide funding to carry out the project activities through a non-competitive award mechanism.
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out (as opposed to a standard grant where the agency typically has less direct participation). The NPS plans to issue the work through a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement H1780070007) with The Lowell Plan, Inc. In other words, rather than soliciting multiple applicants and selecting among them, NPS is planning to fund a specific partner organization under an established agreement framework.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS 11 NERO 0079 and is categorized as discretionary funding. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that the work involves an adult education program (the Public Matters Lowell Emerging Leaders project) and a Park Trolley Expansion project. While the short summary does not provide program curricula details or trolley route/service specifications, it makes clear that the overall scope combines civic/leadership development programming with transportation or visitor access enhancements tied to the park.
The expected number of awards is one, reinforcing that this is a single, directed award rather than a competitive program. The total estimated funding amount is $268,272, and both the award floor and award ceiling are also set at $268,272, indicating a fixed intended award amount for this specific action. The notice also states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the overall project cost, though the posting does not specify the match percentage or exact terms in the summarized text.
Eligibility is listed broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but in practice the notice makes clear that NPS intends to make the award to The Lowell Plan, Inc. under the existing cooperative agreement rather than accept competing applications from other eligible entities. Key dates show the notice was posted August 3, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 8, 2011, and an archive date of August 9, 2011, reflecting a short public-notice window typical of an intent-to-award announcement.
For anyone seeking the full details, the notice directs readers to an attachment available via the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. It also provides a point of contact for access issues: Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 215-597-6476.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this government grant opportunity?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action connected to Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts. It covers two related efforts: (1) the Public Matters Lowell Emerging Leaders project (an adult education and civic leadership program) and (2) a Park Trolley Expansion project.
2) Is this an open call for proposals or a request for applications?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award. That means it is not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. The purpose is to inform the public that NPS intends to provide funding for the described activities through a non-competitive award mechanism.
3) Who is the National Park Service planning to fund?
The notice states NPS plans to issue the work through a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement H1780070007) with The Lowell Plan, Inc. This indicates the intended recipient is The Lowell Plan, Inc.
4) Why is the award non-competitive if eligibility lists certain nonprofits?
While eligibility is broadly listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice makes clear this is an intent-to-award action. NPS is not seeking competing applications; it is planning a directed award to a specific partner under an existing cooperative agreement framework.
5) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. The notice also states NPS plans to issue the work through a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement (H1780070007).
6) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In general, a cooperative agreement indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than providing funding with less direct participation (as is more typical with a standard grant). The notice characterizes the award in this way, signaling ongoing agency involvement during implementation.
7) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 11 NERO 0079.
8) What is the funding category and activity category?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation that the work involves an adult education/civic leadership program and a Park Trolley Expansion project.
9) How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, indicating a single, directed award rather than a competitive program with multiple recipients.
10) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $268,272.
11) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $268,272 and the award ceiling is also $268,272. This indicates a fixed intended award amount for this specific funding action.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions). The summary provided does not specify the match percentage or the detailed terms.
13) What projects or activities are included in the scope?
The scope combines two related efforts tied to Lowell National Historical Park: the Public Matters Lowell Emerging Leaders project (adult education and civic leadership programming) and a Park Trolley Expansion project (transportation/visitor access enhancement tied to the park).
14) Does the notice provide details on the program curriculum or trolley expansion specifications?
No. The short summary does not provide curricula details for the adult education program or route/service specifications for the trolley expansion. It only identifies the overall scope areas.
15) Where is the project located?
The project is connected to Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts.
16) What are the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted on August 3, 2011. The original closing date and the current closing date are both August 8, 2011. The archive date is August 9, 2011.
17) Why is the public notice window so short?
The dates reflect a short public-notice window that is typical of an intent-to-award announcement, where the agency is informing the public of a planned, non-competitive award rather than running a full application competition.
18) Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The notice directs readers to an attachment available via the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov.
19) Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 215-597-6476.
20) Does this notice suggest that additional applicants should apply?
No. Based on the information provided, the notice is not requesting applications and indicates NPS intends to fund a specific organization (The Lowell Plan, Inc.) through a non-competitive mechanism under an existing cooperative agreement.
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