Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 10 NER 0004
Apply for NPS 10 NER 0004
- The National Park Service in the community development 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): 15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants In Aid.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2010 and posted on Apr 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $708,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $708,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 10 NER 0004) is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not a typical open, competitive grant cycle. Instead, the NPS is announcing in advance that it intends to fund a specific set of project activities through a Task Agreement (J4514109021) issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H4507060504) with the Steel Industry Heritage Corporation (SIHC), which serves as the management entity for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (NHA). The announcement is essentially a public transparency step stating that the NPS plans to make this award without full and open competition.
The purpose of the funding is tied to community development and heritage-area management work associated with the Rivers of Steel NHA. While the posted text does not list detailed work tasks, it makes clear that the funded activities will be carried out by SIHC under the cooperative framework already in place with the NPS, reflecting the heritage area model where a designated local or regional organization leads programming, preservation, interpretation, and related community-focused initiatives aligned with the NHA mission.
Financially, the announcement specifies a federal funding amount of $708,000 from NPS (listed as Estimated Total Funding, with an Award Floor and Award Ceiling both set at $708,000, indicating a single fixed-size award). In addition, it states SIHC will provide $708,000 in funding, effectively matching the NPS investment for the overall project budget described in the notice. Even though the posting indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the narrative describes a parallel SIHC funding contribution of the same amount, which functions as a significant co-investment alongside federal funds. Only one award is expected.
The opportunity is categorized as a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), which generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or partnering on the work. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.904, Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid, aligning the effort with historic preservation and heritage conservation goals often central to National Heritage Areas.
The legal authority for the Rivers of Steel NHA is explicitly cited: it was authorized by Congress through the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333). That authorization establishes the basis for NPS involvement and for SIHC to act as the designated management entity.
In terms of timing, the announcement was posted April 16, 2010, with an original and current closing date of April 26, 2010, and an archive date of April 27, 2010. The anticipated completion date for the Task Agreement-funded activities is February 10, 2011, providing the expected end point for the work funded under this specific agreement action.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education). Practically, however, because this is a Notice of Intent to Award without full and open competition and it references a specific existing cooperative agreement and cooperator, the clear intended recipient is SIHC rather than a broad pool of applicants.
For contacts, the program point of contact is Roy Navik at the NPS Northeast Region (address: 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106; phone 303-988-0391). For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provides an additional contact: Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist (phone 215-597-0056).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior Notice of Intent to Award for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (NHA). The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 10 NER 0004.
Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. The notice is not a typical open, competitive grant cycle. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, which is a public transparency announcement that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is the Steel Industry Heritage Corporation (SIHC), which serves as the management entity for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. The notice references work being carried out under an existing Cooperative Agreement between NPS and SIHC.
Why is SIHC the intended recipient?
The notice states the funding will be provided through a Task Agreement issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H4507060504) with SIHC. Because the action is tied to that existing cooperative framework and is a Notice of Intent to Award, the announcement indicates NPS plans to make this award to that specific cooperator rather than running a full open competition.
What type of federal assistance instrument is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a Cooperative Agreement (not a standard grant). Cooperative agreements typically indicate substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or partnering on the work.
What is the Task Agreement referenced in the notice?
The notice states the project activities will be funded through a Task Agreement identified as J4514109021, issued under the existing Cooperative Agreement H4507060504.
What is the total federal funding amount?
The notice lists an Estimated Total Funding amount of $708,000 from the National Park Service.
Is the award amount fixed, or is there a range?
The award amount is fixed. The Award Floor and Award Ceiling are both listed as $708,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
Only one award is expected.
Does the project include any non-federal contribution?
Yes. The notice states SIHC will provide $708,000 in funding in addition to the $708,000 in federal funding described in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The posting indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No." However, the narrative also states SIHC will provide $708,000 in funding alongside the federal funds, functioning as a substantial co-investment as described in the notice.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is tied to community development and heritage-area management work associated with the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. The notice indicates the funded activities will be carried out by SIHC under the cooperative framework already in place with NPS, consistent with the National Heritage Area model.
Does the notice list detailed project tasks or a full scope of work?
No. The information provided explains the general purpose and the cooperative framework, but it does not list detailed work tasks in the posted text described.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.904, Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid.
What is the legal authority for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area?
The notice cites that the Rivers of Steel NHA was authorized by Congress through the Steel Industry American Heritage Area Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333).
What were the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted on April 16, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is April 26, 2010. The archive date is April 27, 2010.
What is the anticipated completion date for the funded activities?
The anticipated completion date for the Task Agreement-funded activities is February 10, 2011.
Who is listed as eligible under the opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are listed as eligible, can other 501(c)(3) organizations realistically apply?
Practically, the notice indicates the clear intended recipient is SIHC because it is a Notice of Intent to Award without full and open competition and it references a specific existing cooperative agreement and cooperator.
Who is the program point of contact for this opportunity?
The program point of contact listed is Roy Navik at the NPS Northeast Region, 200 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The phone number provided is 303-988-0391.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. The phone number provided is 215-597-0056.
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