Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00223
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- The National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and Promote Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Experiences" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2014 and posted on Jul 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This Funding Opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Research and Promote Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Experiences" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00223) was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) as a discretionary funding notice using a cooperative agreement mechanism. The project focus is narrow and practical: it centers on conducting research and then putting into action a coordinated promotional plan that helps market and communicate Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail experiences in a unified way across NPS partners. In other words, the funded work is meant to support better alignment among the many organizations involved with the trail so that visitors encounter clearer, more consistent messaging and easier-to-find information about trail-related destinations, activities, and experiences.
This notice is explicitly not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intended to fund the described project without full and open competition. The posting and creation date were both July 31, 2014, with an original (and current) closing date of August 5, 2014. Because it is a non-competitive intent-to-award notice, the short window is less about soliciting new proposals and more about meeting transparency requirements around federal financial assistance decisions.
Eligibility, as listed, is limited to private institutions of higher education. The funding is categorized under Community Development, and the CFDA listing provided is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The notice shows $0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor, which typically indicates that the specific funding amount was either to be determined outside the public synopsis, handled through internal documentation, or simply not entered into the public-facing record for this particular notice.
As a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the structure implies that NPS expected to have substantial involvement in the project. In practice, that usually means the recipient and NPS would collaborate on elements such as refining the research approach, coordinating with partner organizations, shaping the outreach and promotional strategy, and ensuring the final promotional plan aligns with NPS priorities and partner capabilities. The core deliverable implied by the description is both analytical and implementation-oriented: research to understand the current landscape and opportunities, followed by execution of a coordinated promotional plan among trail partners.
For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: RITA MIHALIK, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and Promote Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Experiences" and it is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00223.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding notice is this?
This is a discretionary funding notice and it uses a cooperative agreement mechanism.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice is explicitly not an open call for applications. It is a public notice that NPS intended to fund the described project without full and open competition.
If it is not open competition, why was it posted publicly?
Because it is an intent-to-award notice, the posting is primarily for transparency around a federal financial assistance decision rather than to solicit new proposals.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project focuses on conducting research and then putting into action a coordinated promotional plan to market and communicate Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail experiences in a unified way across NPS partners.
What does "coordinated promotional plan" mean in this context?
It refers to an organized approach to marketing and communications intended to help multiple organizations involved with the trail align their messaging so visitors encounter clearer, more consistent information about trail-related destinations, activities, and experiences.
What kinds of activities are implied by the project description?
The description implies two connected phases: (1) research to understand the current landscape and opportunities related to promoting Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail experiences, and (2) execution/implementation of a coordinated promotional plan among NPS partners.
What is the intended outcome for visitors or the public?
The intended outcome is improved alignment among trail partners so that visitors can more easily find information and encounter more consistent messaging about trail destinations, activities, and experiences.
What makes this a "cooperative agreement" rather than a standard grant?
As a cooperative agreement, the structure indicates NPS expected to have substantial involvement in the project. This typically includes collaboration on elements such as refining the research approach, coordinating with partner organizations, shaping outreach and promotional strategy, and aligning the final promotional plan with NPS priorities and partner capabilities.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What is the funding category shown in the notice?
The funding is categorized under Community Development.
Who is eligible to receive this award, based on the notice?
Eligibility is limited to private institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The notice shows $0 for estimated total funding.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The notice shows $0 for both the award ceiling and the award floor.
Does the $0 funding display mean no money is available?
Not necessarily. The $0 entries typically indicate the specific funding amount was not entered in the public-facing record, was to be determined outside the synopsis, or was handled through internal documentation for this notice.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date were both July 31, 2014.
What is the closing date?
The original (and current) closing date listed is August 5, 2014.
Why is the application window so short?
Because this is a non-competitive intent-to-award notice, the short window is less about soliciting proposals and more about meeting public notice and transparency requirements.
Where are applicants directed to find additional details?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer. Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What is the core deliverable suggested by the description?
The description implies a deliverable that is both analytical and implementation-oriented: research to identify the current landscape and opportunities, followed by execution of a coordinated promotional plan across NPS partners connected to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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