Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00084
Apply for P14AS00084
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) community development education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Richmond Folk Festival" 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 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,963.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,963.00 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 the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to support the Richmond Folk Festival, specifically tied to continued work under an existing relationship rather than opening the project to new applicants. It is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not a solicitation and does not invite proposals. The opportunity is posted under Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00084 and is categorized as discretionary funding using a Cooperative Agreement instrument, reflecting that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
The intended recipient is the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, with Julia Olin listed as the principal investigator/program manager. The total anticipated federal funding amount is $32,963.42 (also shown as approximately $32,963 in the opportunity data), with no cost share or matching requirement. This action is a continuation of Cooperative Agreement #P11AC2604008, issued through a task agreement identified as P14AC00437. The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2014, and the anticipated length of the agreement is the same.
Programmatically, the project centers on planning, producing, documenting, and presenting traditional cultural arts programming for the public through the Richmond Folk Festival, which is associated with Richmond National Battlefield Park. The NCTA role is broad and operational: it supports festival programming and production for the festival anniversary event (the text references the 10th anniversary in multiple places), participates in overall festival planning and design with the park and partners, and develops a two-day documentary film series to be shown in the NPS Visitor Center theater, including securing any needed permissions. NCTA is also responsible for producing the festival program, selecting and providing performing artists, writing public information and program materials, and supplying technical capacity such as audio engineers and other staff. In addition, NCTA develops volunteer training procedures, builds performance and production schedules, coordinates travel and housing for participants and staff, arranges equipment and instrument rentals, directs stage setup, and ensures sound and lighting. Administrative responsibilities include accounting and recordkeeping for major portions of the festival and maintaining festival databases.
NPS is described as having "substantial involvement," which is a key reason the instrument is a cooperative agreement. The park is expected to participate directly in planning and presentation, including representation on the Festival Steering Committee by the park superintendent alongside other lead partners. NPS will create and deliver interpretive programming in the festival Family Area using park staff, host the documentary film series in the NPS Visitor Center during the event, and collaborate with NCTA and regional cultural specialists to develop new festival programs connected to the park site and its interpretive themes. NPS also anticipates providing additional educational, interpretive, and visitor orientation activities during the festival.
The notice also explains why the award is being made without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), the justification must fit specific criteria, and NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion. In practical terms, NPS argues the work is necessary to complete or continue an activity already being funded, and competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion. The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible public and nonprofit entities for public-purpose activities. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management, and is framed around cultural resources, public interpretation, and partnerships that support historic and cultural preservation at national park sites.
Administratively, the posting date is April 30, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2014, even though the document emphasizes that applications are not being requested. The expected number of awards is one, the award ceiling is $32,963, and the award floor is listed as $1. The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (phone 303-969-2556, email junezastrow@nps.gov), who is also listed for assistance accessing the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this posting, and is it a grant solicitation?
This posting is a "Notice of Intent to Award" from the National Park Service (NPS). It is explicitly not a solicitation and does not invite proposals. The notice describes NPS's intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award under an existing relationship.
2) Can new applicants apply for this funding opportunity?
No. The notice states that it is tied to continued work under an existing relationship and is not open to new applicants. It does not request applications.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00084.
4) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
5) Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
6) Who is listed as the principal investigator or program manager?
Julia Olin is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
7) What is the purpose of the project being supported?
The project supports planning, producing, documenting, and presenting traditional cultural arts programming for the public through the Richmond Folk Festival, which is associated with Richmond National Battlefield Park.
8) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This reflects that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work, rather than issuing a pass-through grant.
9) What is the anticipated federal funding amount?
The total anticipated federal funding amount is $32,963.42 (also shown approximately as $32,963 in the opportunity data).
10) Is there a required cost share or match?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost share or matching requirement.
11) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $32,963. The award floor is listed as $1.
12) What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2014.
13) Is this a new award or a continuation of prior work?
This action is described as a continuation of Cooperative Agreement #P11AC2604008, issued through a task agreement identified as P14AC00437.
14) Why is NPS making a non-competitive (single-source) award?
The notice cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and identifies the justification as the "Continuation" criterion. NPS states the work is necessary to complete or continue an activity already being funded and that competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
15) What statutory authority is cited for entering into this cooperative agreement?
The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible public and nonprofit entities for public-purpose activities.
16) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
17) What major responsibilities will NCTA carry out for the Richmond Folk Festival?
Based on the notice, NCTA responsibilities include supporting festival programming and production for the festival anniversary event (referenced as the 10th anniversary), participating in overall festival planning and design with the park and partners, developing a two-day documentary film series to be shown in the NPS Visitor Center theater (including securing any needed permissions), producing the festival program, selecting and providing performing artists, writing public information and program materials, and supplying technical capacity such as audio engineers and other staff.
18) What operational and logistical duties are included in NCTA's role?
NCTA is described as developing volunteer training procedures, building performance and production schedules, coordinating travel and housing for participants and staff, arranging equipment and instrument rentals, directing stage setup, and ensuring sound and lighting. The notice also states NCTA has administrative duties such as accounting and recordkeeping for major portions of the festival, as well as maintaining festival databases.
19) What does "substantial involvement" by NPS mean in this notice?
The notice explains that NPS will participate directly in planning and presentation. Examples listed include representation on the Festival Steering Committee by the park superintendent alongside other lead partners, creating and delivering interpretive programming in the festival Family Area using park staff, hosting the documentary film series in the NPS Visitor Center during the event, and collaborating with NCTA and regional cultural specialists to develop new festival programs connected to the park site and interpretive themes. NPS also anticipates providing additional educational, interpretive, and visitor orientation activities during the festival.
20) What park site is connected to the festival described in the notice?
The Richmond Folk Festival is described as being associated with Richmond National Battlefield Park.
21) What is the posted date and the closing date shown for the opportunity?
The posting date is April 30, 2014. The original and current closing date shown is May 14, 2014. The notice also emphasizes that applications are not being requested.
22) Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow. The notice provides phone number 303-969-2556 and email junezastrow@nps.gov. She is also listed for assistance accessing the announcement.
23) How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary funding and specifies the instrument as a Cooperative Agreement.
24) What kind of public benefits or activities does this notice emphasize?
The notice frames the project around cultural resources, public interpretation, and partnerships that support historic and cultural preservation at national park sites, implemented through traditional cultural arts programming and related interpretive activities during the festival.
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