Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS ARRANOIBOAF 2011100295
Apply for NPS ARRANOIBOAF 2011100295
- The National Park Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT, Rehabilitate African Meeting House Boston, BOAF 151732, TAS14 1041, NAICS 712110, This project will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and is subject to the reporting requirements of the Act." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.938 Boston African American National Historic Site Cooperative Agreement with the Museum of African American History.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2010 and posted on Aug 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2010 This notice is posted for informational purposes only.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- The Museum of African American History is the only eligible applicant. Justification 1)Continuation The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of and is a continuation of an activity previously funded, but not completed. 2)Unique Qualifications The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon location and property ownership.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) project focused on rehabilitating and preserving the African Meeting House in Boston, Massachusetts. It is tied to Boston National Historic Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site (BOAF), and it is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional competitive grant. The notice was posted largely for transparency and public information, because the award was intended to be made noncompetitively under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
The project centers on the African Meeting House, built in 1806 and recognized as the oldest surviving African American church building in the United States. Before the Civil War it served as a major political, religious, and social hub for Boston's free African American community. Because the building is a National Historic Landmark and is specifically identified in the enabling legislation for the Boston African American National Historic Site, it is considered the site’s primary historic resource. The goal of the work described is to protect this nationally significant structure and prevent ongoing deterioration of its historic materials.
Planned work is described as an extensive restoration and/or rehabilitation effort addressing several urgent building needs. Key scope items include repairing a leaking roof, improving access to upper floors, and upgrading outdated or inadequate building systems. The systems highlighted are heating and cooling (HVAC) and fire suppression, both of which are critical for safeguarding visitors, staff, and the building itself, as well as protecting interior historic fabric and collections. Overall, the project is framed as necessary structural and preservation work intended to stop further erosion and loss of original materials, while improving the building’s long-term functionality and safety.
The agreement referenced is Cooperative Agreement Number H2011100295, entered into between the Department of the Interior/National Park Service and the Museum of African American History. Through this partnership, the Museum and NPS intend to support not only the physical preservation of the Meeting House but also broader mission activities at the park, including public programs, education, interpretation, historic preservation, and collections management. In other words, the building rehabilitation is presented as a foundational investment that supports ongoing public engagement and stewardship responsibilities connected to the historic site.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS ARRANOIBOAF 2011100295) is categorized under the Recovery Act and uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument. The estimated total funding is $4,000,000, with an award ceiling of $4,000,000, and the notice anticipated a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The CFDA number listed is 15.938 (Boston African American National Historic Site Cooperative Agreement with the Museum of African American History). The associated NAICS code is 712110, which aligns with museum-type institutions and historic sites.
Eligibility is explicitly limited: the Museum of African American History is the only eligible applicant. The justification given is twofold. First, it is a continuation action, meaning the funded activity is necessary to complete work that had already been funded previously but not finished. Second, the Museum is said to have unique qualifications based on its location and property ownership, which supports the rationale for making a noncompetitive award.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on August 31, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 13, 2010, and an archive date of September 14, 2010. Because the project is ARRA-funded, it is subject to the Recovery Act’s specific reporting requirements, which generally emphasize transparency and accountability for how stimulus funds are spent and what outcomes are achieved. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions was Richard Braun, Contracting Officer, at 303-987-6979.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity for?
This funding opportunity supports an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) project by the National Park Service (NPS) to rehabilitate and preserve the African Meeting House in Boston, Massachusetts. The work is framed as urgent restoration/rehabilitation needed to protect the structure and prevent continued deterioration of historic materials.
Which historic site(s) does the project relate to?
The project is tied to Boston National Historic Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site (BOAF). The African Meeting House is identified as the primary historic resource for the Boston African American National Historic Site and is also a National Historic Landmark.
What is the African Meeting House and why is it significant?
The African Meeting House was built in 1806 and is recognized as the oldest surviving African American church building in the United States. Before the Civil War, it served as a major political, religious, and social hub for Boston's free African American community. Its national significance is reflected in its National Historic Landmark status and its inclusion in the enabling legislation for the Boston African American National Historic Site.
Why is the work being funded now?
The stated purpose is to protect a nationally significant structure by addressing urgent building needs and preventing ongoing deterioration and loss of original historic materials. The notice also describes the action as a continuation necessary to complete work that had previously been funded but not finished.
What kind of work is planned under this project?
The planned work is described as an extensive restoration and/or rehabilitation effort. Scope items highlighted include repairing a leaking roof, improving access to upper floors, and upgrading outdated or inadequate building systems.
Which building systems are specifically mentioned for upgrades?
The notice specifically highlights heating and cooling (HVAC) and fire suppression systems. These upgrades are described as critical for protecting visitors and staff and for safeguarding the building, its interior historic fabric, and collections.
How does the rehabilitation support the broader mission of the park and site?
Through the partnership described, the rehabilitation is presented as a foundational investment that supports broader mission activities, including public programs, education, interpretation, historic preservation, and collections management connected to the site.
Is this a traditional competitive grant?
No. This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional competitive grant. The notice indicates it was posted largely for transparency and public information because the award was intended to be made noncompetitively under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the information provided, the funding instrument used is a cooperative agreement, which is identified in the notice as the mechanism for the NPS partnership with the Museum of African American History. The opportunity is not described as an open competition.
Who is the partner organization named in the agreement?
The agreement is between the Department of the Interior/National Park Service and the Museum of African American History.
What are the cooperative agreement and funding opportunity numbers?
The cooperative agreement is listed as Cooperative Agreement Number H2011100295. The funding opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number NPS ARRANOIBOAF 2011100295.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $4,000,000, and the award ceiling is also $4,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is explicitly limited to the Museum of African American History, which is identified as the only eligible applicant.
Why is eligibility limited to a single applicant?
The justification given is that this is a continuation action needed to complete previously funded but unfinished work, and that the Museum of African American History has unique qualifications based on its location and property ownership. These factors are used to support a noncompetitive award rationale.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.938, described as the Boston African American National Historic Site Cooperative Agreement with the Museum of African American History.
What NAICS code is associated with this opportunity?
The NAICS code listed is 712110, which aligns with museum-type institutions and historic sites.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on August 31, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is September 13, 2010, and the archive date listed is September 14, 2010.
Is this opportunity connected to the Recovery Act (ARRA), and does that affect reporting?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized under the Recovery Act. Because it is ARRA-funded, it is subject to Recovery Act reporting requirements, which are described as emphasizing transparency and accountability for how stimulus funds are spent and what outcomes are achieved.
Why was the notice posted if the award was intended to be noncompetitive?
The notice was posted largely for transparency and public information. The information provided indicates the award was intended to be made noncompetitively under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Richard Braun, Contracting Officer. The phone number provided is 303-987-6979.
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