Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0060
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0060
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2014 and posted on Jun 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area for their work to 1. Develop and implement projects associated with the Management Plan in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and the Legislation as described in Attachment A FY14 Work Plan and Budget. 2. Conduct public meetings at least semi annually regarding the implementation of the Management Plan. 3. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing projects from the management plan. 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. 5. Prepare compliance documents for NPS and/or State approval.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $664,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $664,000.00 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.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area for their work to 1. Develop and implement projects associated with the Management Plan in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and the Legislation as described in Attachment A FY14 Work Plan and Budget. 2. Conduct public meetings at least semi annually regarding the implementation of the Management Plan. 3. Include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing projects from the management plan. 4. Comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. 5. Prepare compliance documents for NPS and/or State approval.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0060) is not an open grant competition or a call for new proposals. It is a mandatory funding announcement from the National Park Service stating that a single award has already been designated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area to carry out specified work under a cooperative agreement. The assistance listing is under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance), and the funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service is expected to have substantial involvement and oversight as the funded work is carried out.
The purpose of the award is to support implementation of the National Heritage Area Management Plan. In practical terms, the recipient is expected to develop and carry out projects tied directly to the Management Plan and to do so in line with the governing legislation and the specific terms laid out in the agreement, including the referenced Attachment A (FY14 Work Plan and Budget). Alongside project implementation, the recipient must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on Management Plan implementation, ensuring ongoing transparency and opportunities for community input.
A major expectation in the notice is collaborative delivery. The Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is required to involve units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations as partners in implementing Management Plan projects. This emphasizes the heritage area model, which relies on locally driven, multi-partner efforts rather than a single entity working alone.
The announcement also highlights compliance responsibilities typical of federally assisted projects. The recipient must comply with all relevant state and federal laws, specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Where required, the recipient must prepare compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, depending on the applicable process and authorities. This signals that project activities may include actions that trigger environmental review or historic preservation consultation and that these steps must be completed as part of responsible implementation.
In terms of funding details, the notice lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $664,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are also $664,000, indicating a fixed intended award amount. Cost sharing or matching is required. While the general eligible applicant category is described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies that this is not a solicitation and that the award has already been designated specifically for Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. The posting date is June 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 28, 2014, and an archive date of June 29, 2014, reflecting the administrative window for posting rather than an application period for the public.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This notice is not an open grant competition and it is not a call for new proposals. It is a mandatory funding announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) stating that a single award has already been designated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Has the recipient already been selected?
Yes. The notice explains that one award has already been designated specifically for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, rather than being available for competitive application by the public.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0060.
Which federal program/assistance listing does this fall under?
The assistance listing is CFDA 15.939, described as National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the National Park Service is expected to have substantial involvement and oversight during performance of the work.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The award is intended to support implementation of the National Heritage Area Management Plan.
What work is the recipient expected to carry out with these funds?
The recipient is expected to develop and carry out projects tied directly to the Management Plan, consistent with the governing legislation and the specific terms of the cooperative agreement. The notice also references Attachment A (FY14 Work Plan and Budget) as part of the requirements.
Are there public meeting requirements?
Yes. The recipient must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on Management Plan implementation to support transparency and provide opportunities for community input.
Does the notice require collaboration with other organizations?
Yes. The Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is required to involve units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations as partners in implementing Management Plan projects.
What compliance requirements apply to projects funded under this award?
The recipient must comply with relevant state and federal laws. The notice specifically calls out compliance responsibilities related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Will NEPA or NHPA documentation be required?
Where required, the recipient must prepare compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, depending on the applicable process and authorities.
How much funding is included in this announcement?
The notice lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $664,000.
Is the award amount flexible (is there a range)?
No. The award floor is $664,000 and the award ceiling is also $664,000, indicating a fixed intended award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The general eligible applicant category is described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice repeatedly clarifies this is not a solicitation and that the award has already been designated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
Do the posted closing and archive dates represent an application period for the public?
No. The notice indicates the posting date was June 23, 2014, the original and current closing date was June 28, 2014, and the archive date was June 29, 2014. These dates reflect an administrative posting window rather than an application period for new applicants.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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