Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00038
Apply for P13AS00038
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Publication of Book BY National Park Foundation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2013 and posted on Apr 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 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 $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Publication of Book BY National Park Foundation" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00038) is essentially a public notice, not an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not asking organizations to apply or compete. Instead, the NPS is announcing its intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to a specific partner, the National Park Foundation (NPF), to support the publication of a hardcover book provisionally titled "Lying Lightly on the Land: A History of Americas National Park Roads and Parkways." The announcement was posted April 17, 2013, with a listed closing date of May 1, 2013, but that date functions more like an administrative posting window since the award is designated as single source.
The project centers on taking a long-running NPS research effort and turning it into a finished, published volume. The planned book is described as a hardback of roughly 350 pages and about 200 illustrations, including some in color. Content-wise, it aims to provide a comprehensive history of national park road and parkway development from the 19th century to the present. Beyond just a technical narrative, the book is meant to connect transportation infrastructure to the broader national park experience and to American history, highlighting how roads and parkways shaped public access, recreation, planning philosophies, and the evolution of park landscapes.
The federal funding amount anticipated for this effort is $80,000, with no cost share or matching requirement. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS expects to be substantially involved in the work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The anticipated period of performance runs from the time of award through December 31, 2014, which is also the anticipated end date of the agreement. Statutory authority is cited as 16 U.S.C. 1g, and the CFDA listing referenced is 15.946, Cultural Resources Management. The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the public-facing and professional training value of the publication.
Responsibilities are split in a fairly clear way between NPS and NPF. The NPS takes the lead on the substance of the book: preparing the manuscript, selecting illustrations, and obtaining reproduction rights. NPS also collaborates on selecting a publisher, reviews publisher solicitations and quotes, and serves as the principal liaison with the publisher. After internal approvals, including editorial board review and incorporation of comments and guidelines, NPS submits the final manuscript for production and coordinates on production, distribution, and publicity efforts.
The National Park Foundation, as the designated recipient, primarily supports the publishing and business side of getting the book into the market. NPF agrees to accept the $80,000 (noted as coming from U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Parks Roads and Parkways funding routed through NPS) and to assist with the publication process subject to NPS approval. NPF contributes professional staff expertise for accounting, reporting, marketing, and distribution, and it helps solicit and evaluate publisher options alongside NPS. The announcement also states that NPF will receive the royalties generated by sales of the book, which is a notable feature of the arrangement and helps explain why the partner is positioned to handle commercialization and dissemination.
A major theme of the notice is the justification for awarding this without competition. Under Department of the Interior single source policy (505 DM 2), agencies must explain why an award cannot be competed. Here, the cited justification category is "Unique Qualifications." NPS argues that NPF is uniquely positioned because of its established legal and working relationship with NPS (NPF was created in 1967 under Public Law 90-209 to strengthen public connection to national parks through fundraising, grants, and partnerships), its experience with the Federal Lands Transportation Program context, and its proven track record publishing NPS-related books. The notice also suggests a practical market reality: outside publishers may not actively promote or prioritize specialized public-history/technical works of this kind, making NPFs support for marketing and distribution part of the rationale for selecting them.
Operationally, the opportunity is listed as expecting a single award, and eligibility is described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. However, the narrative makes clear the recipient is predetermined as the National Park Foundation. For questions, the point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov). The public-facing listing emphasizes transparency around the use of funds and the reasoning behind a non-competitive cooperative agreement whose end product is a professionally produced, illustrated hardcover book intended for engineers, landscape architects, transportation managers, preservation professionals, and the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This posting is described as a public notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. The National Park Service (NPS) is announcing that it intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to a specific partner.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the National Park Foundation (NPF). The notice states the award is single source and identifies NPF as the designated partner.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no competitive application process is being conducted. While eligibility is broadly described (501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), the narrative makes clear the recipient is predetermined as the National Park Foundation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00038.
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Publication of Book BY National Park Foundation."
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support the publication of a hardcover book provisionally titled "Lying Lightly on the Land: A History of Americas National Park Roads and Parkways."
What will the project produce as the final deliverable?
The anticipated deliverable is a professionally produced, illustrated hardcover book. It is described as roughly 350 pages with about 200 illustrations, including some in color.
What is the book about?
The book is intended to present a comprehensive history of national park road and parkway development from the 19th century to the present, linking transportation infrastructure to the national park experience and broader American history (including access, recreation, planning philosophies, and changes to park landscapes).
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $80,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What type of award is being used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the work.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the time of award through December 31, 2014 (the anticipated end date of the agreement).
When was this notice posted, and what is the listed closing date?
The announcement was posted April 17, 2013, with a listed closing date of May 1, 2013. The notice indicates the closing date functions more like an administrative posting window because the award is designated as single source.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites the Department of the Interior single source policy (505 DM 2) and identifies the justification category as "Unique Qualifications." NPS states NPF is uniquely positioned due to its established legal and working relationship with NPS, its experience relevant to the Federal Lands Transportation Program context, and a track record publishing NPS-related books. The notice also references market realities for specialized works and the value of NPF support for marketing and distribution.
What roles and responsibilities does NPS have on this project?
NPS leads the substantive content development, including preparing the manuscript, selecting illustrations, and obtaining reproduction rights. NPS also collaborates on selecting a publisher, reviews publisher solicitations and quotes, serves as the principal liaison with the publisher, completes internal reviews (including editorial board review), submits the final manuscript for production, and coordinates with the publisher on production, distribution, and publicity efforts.
What roles and responsibilities does the National Park Foundation have?
NPF primarily supports the publishing and business side of the effort. The notice states NPF will accept the $80,000 (noted as coming from U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Parks Roads and Parkways funding routed through NPS) and assist with publication subject to NPS approval. NPF provides professional staff expertise for accounting, reporting, marketing, and distribution, and helps solicit and evaluate publisher options alongside NPS.
Who will receive royalties from the book?
The notice states the National Park Foundation will receive royalties generated by sales of the book.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates a single award is expected.
What is the statutory authority cited for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1g.
What CFDA program listing is referenced?
The referenced CFDA listing is 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the public-facing and professional value of the publication.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: junezastrow@nps.gov.
Who is the intended audience for the book?
The notice describes the book as intended for engineers, landscape architects, transportation managers, preservation professionals, and the general public.
What is the broader goal of publishing this book (beyond technical documentation)?
The notice emphasizes connecting transportation infrastructure to public access and the park experience, and placing roads and parkways within the arc of American history, planning, recreation, and evolving park landscapes.
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