Opportunity Information: Apply for E13AC00001
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- The National Park Service in the environment other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Proposals Road Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 1, 2012 and posted on Nov 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 2, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only local units of government responsible for roads that provide direct or indirect service to a federal facility within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park may apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) offered this discretionary grant opportunity, titled "Request for Proposals - Road Assistance" (Funding Opportunity Number E13AC00001), to help pay for significant rehabilitation of local roads in and around Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) in Brecksville, Ohio. The basic purpose was cost-sharing: NPS intended to partner with nearby municipalities and townships to upgrade roadway segments that serve both park visitors and everyday commuters. The program emphasis was on making longer-lasting improvements to transportation access tied to CUVA facilities, rather than covering routine, recurring maintenance that local governments would normally handle as part of standard operations. Applicants were encouraged to show meaningful cost share or matching contributions, signaling local commitment and stretching federal dollars further.
Funding was planned for FY 2013, contingent on appropriations, and would be awarded using a Cooperative Agreement. In practical terms, that means NPS anticipated some level of ongoing federal involvement or coordination during the project, rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The opportunity sat within the Natural Resource Stewardship area (CFDA 15.944) and was framed as "Road Assistance" under an environmental/natural resource stewardship umbrella, reflecting how transportation infrastructure can directly affect visitor access, safety, and the condition and usability of park resources and facilities.
Eligibility was narrowly limited to local units of government, specifically city or township governments, and only those responsible for the roadways in question. To qualify, applicants had to meet three core conditions. First, the road segment proposed for work had to be a municipal or township responsibility, meaning the local government must own or be accountable for that road section (not the state, county, or federal government). Second, the road had to provide direct or indirect service to a federal facility within CUVA, so the project needed a clear connection to serving park-related destinations or infrastructure. Third, the proposed work had to represent a long-term improvement such as substantial rehabilitation or major repair, rather than frequent, routine tasks like minor patching or regular upkeep. NPS explicitly stated the intent to stimulate more meaningful upgrades that would benefit park users and the broader traveling public over time.
In terms of funding size and scale, CUVA estimated it would support roughly three to five projects. Individual awards were expected to be at least $5,000, with an average award around $30,000, and an overall program ceiling of $150,000 in total funding. The award floor was $5,000 and the maximum total available was $150,000, which also served as the award ceiling noted in the listing. Because cost sharing or matching was required, applicants were expected to contribute local funds or other eligible resources, and proposals that clearly demonstrated cost share were strongly encouraged.
The solicitation timeline showed the opportunity posted on November 1, 2012, with an application deadline of January 2, 2013, and an archive date of February 1, 2013. Applicants were directed to follow the instructions in the full announcement and to submit all required documents referenced in the application materials. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Request for Proposals - Road Assistance (NPS, E13AC00001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant opportunity titled "Request for Proposals - Road Assistance" (Funding Opportunity Number E13AC00001). It was designed to help pay for significant rehabilitation of local roads in and around Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) in Brecksville, Ohio.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended as a cost-sharing partnership between NPS and nearby municipalities/townships to upgrade roadway segments that support both park visitors and everyday commuters. The emphasis is on longer-lasting transportation access improvements tied to CUVA facilities.
Is this funding meant for routine road maintenance?
No. NPS emphasized that projects should be long-term improvements (for example, substantial rehabilitation or major repair), not routine, recurring maintenance that local governments normally cover as part of standard operations (such as frequent minor patching or regular upkeep).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local units of government: city governments or township governments that are responsible for the roadway segments being proposed for work.
Are counties, states, or federal agencies eligible applicants?
No. The opportunity was narrowly limited to city or township governments, and only those responsible for the roadways in question.
What are the core eligibility conditions a project must meet?
To qualify, the proposal had to meet three key conditions:
- The road segment must be a municipal or township responsibility (owned by or accountable to the city/township applicant, not the state, county, or federal government).
- The road must provide direct or indirect service to a federal facility within CUVA, meaning the project needs a clear connection to serving park-related destinations or infrastructure.
- The proposed work must be a long-term improvement (substantial rehabilitation/major repair), not routine maintenance.
What geographic area does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is on local roads in and around Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) in Brecksville, Ohio.
How does NPS describe the program area or category?
The opportunity sits within the Natural Resource Stewardship area (CFDA 15.944) and was framed as "Road Assistance" under an environmental/natural resource stewardship umbrella, reflecting the impact of transportation infrastructure on visitor access, safety, and park resources/facilities.
What type of award is expected?
Funding would be awarded using a Cooperative Agreement, meaning NPS anticipated some level of ongoing federal involvement or coordination during the project rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Is the funding guaranteed?
No. Funding was planned for FY 2013 and was contingent on appropriations.
How many projects did NPS expect to fund?
CUVA estimated it would support roughly three to five projects.
What is the minimum award amount?
Individual awards were expected to be at least $5,000. The award floor was $5,000.
What is the typical or average award size?
The average award was expected to be around $30,000.
What is the maximum funding available under this opportunity?
The overall program ceiling was $150,000 in total funding. The listing also noted $150,000 as the award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, and applicants were encouraged to show meaningful cost share or matching contributions to demonstrate local commitment and stretch federal dollars further.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The solicitation timeline listed:
- Posted date: November 1, 2012
- Application deadline: January 2, 2013
- Archive date: February 1, 2013
Where should applicants look for submission instructions and required documents?
Applicants were directed to follow the instructions in the full announcement and submit all required documents referenced in the application materials.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1640.
What kinds of road projects were NPS trying to encourage?
NPS explicitly stated an intent to stimulate more meaningful roadway upgrades that would benefit park users and the broader traveling public over time, particularly improvements tied to transportation access to CUVA facilities.
What does it mean that a road must serve a federal facility within CUVA?
The road segment proposed for work needed to provide direct or indirect service to a federal facility within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, so the project must have a clear connection to park-related destinations or infrastructure.
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