Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0018
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0018
- 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 "Schuylkill River Greenway 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 Mar 9, 2015 and posted on Mar 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2015 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just an announcement that an award for work has been given, in occurance with our legal mandate, to this National Heritage Area cooperator.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 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 just an announcement that an award for work has been given, in occurance with our legal mandate, to this National Heritage Area cooperator.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area" notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0018) is not a competitive grant solicitation and does not invite new applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made a mandatory cooperative agreement award to its designated National Heritage Area partner, the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), consistent with NPS legal requirements for working with this cooperator. In other words, the posting functions more like an award notification and documentation of the scope of work than an open funding opportunity.
The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance), with an estimated total funding amount of $65,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $65,000, indicating a single fixed award amount rather than a range. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The opportunity category is marked "Mandatory," reflecting that the recipient is predetermined under the National Heritage Area framework rather than selected through competition. The eligible applicant type shown is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice repeatedly clarifies that this eligibility language does not imply an open call, since the award has already been made.
The work SRGA is responsible for centers on implementing an NPS partnership-focused project and coordinating closely with NPS regional leadership and staff. SRGA must carry out the activities described in the task agreement and the Attachment A Workplan and Budget, and jointly develop strategies, management models, and training events with NPS, including creating a shared workplan and schedule. A key deliverable is organizing and enabling customized training and technical assistance: SRGA will contract with a specialized nonprofit capable of providing training, consultation, and professional services. That contracted organization is expected to help heritage areas and other NPS-affiliated nonprofits adopt appropriate management strategies and models, while also supporting park managers with practical tools for evaluating the health, capacity, and professionalism of nonprofit partners. The goal is to strengthen NPS partnering relationships by improving both nonprofit performance and the ability of NPS staff to assess and build effective partnerships.
SRGA also takes on a leadership and project management role for evaluating the broader NPS partnership program. That includes coordinating the project team, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and providing periodic status reporting back to NPS. In addition to ongoing coordination and reporting, SRGA is responsible for leading the preparation of a final report that captures outcomes and findings from the effort. Administrative responsibilities are explicitly included as well, with SRGA charged with managing and disbursing the funds necessary to complete the work, and complying with all applicable state and federal laws.
Key dates listed in the announcement include a posted and created date of March 9, 2015, a closing date of March 18, 2015, and an archive date of March 19, 2015. These dates mainly reflect the lifecycle of the public notice in the grants system, not an application window, since the announcement is not a request for proposals. For questions or access issues, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity I can apply for?
No. This notice is not a competitive grant solicitation and does not invite new applications. It functions as a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) has already made an award.
Why does it have a closing date if it is not accepting applications?
The listed dates (posted/created, closing, and archive) reflect the lifecycle of the public notice in the grants system. They do not represent an application window because the announcement is not a request for proposals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 15 NERO 0018.
What is the name of the notice?
The notice is titled "Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area."
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used?
The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement.
Which CFDA program is associated with this award?
The award is under CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Is this funding opportunity competitive or mandatory?
It is marked as "Mandatory," meaning the recipient is predetermined under the National Heritage Area framework rather than selected through a competitive process.
Who is the recipient of the award?
The designated recipient is the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), the National Heritage Area partner referenced in the notice.
Does the eligibility language mean other nonprofits can apply?
No. Although the eligible applicant type is shown as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies this is not an open call and that the award has already been made to the designated partner.
How much funding is included in this award?
The estimated total funding amount is $65,000.
Is the funding amount a range, or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $65,000, indicating a single award amount rather than a range.
Are matching funds or cost sharing required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the purpose of the work funded by this cooperative agreement?
The work centers on implementing an NPS partnership-focused project and coordinating closely with NPS regional leadership and staff to strengthen partnering relationships through improved nonprofit performance and improved NPS capacity to assess and build effective partnerships.
What are SRGA's primary responsibilities under this agreement?
SRGA must carry out the activities described in the task agreement and the Attachment A Workplan and Budget; coordinate closely with NPS; jointly develop strategies, management models, and training events; and create a shared workplan and schedule with NPS.
What training and technical assistance activities are included?
A key deliverable is organizing and enabling customized training and technical assistance. SRGA will contract with a specialized nonprofit to provide training, consultation, and professional services to support heritage areas and other NPS-affiliated nonprofits, and to provide tools for park managers to evaluate the health, capacity, and professionalism of nonprofit partners.
Why does SRGA need to contract with another nonprofit?
The notice specifies that SRGA will contract with a specialized nonprofit capable of providing training, consultation, and professional services to support implementation of management strategies and evaluation tools relevant to NPS-affiliated nonprofit partnerships.
How does this project support NPS staff?
The contracted organization is expected to support park managers with practical tools for evaluating nonprofit partner health, capacity, and professionalism, which is intended to strengthen NPS partnering relationships.
Does SRGA have a project management role beyond training support?
Yes. SRGA takes on leadership and project management responsibilities for evaluating the broader NPS partnership program, including coordinating the project team, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and providing periodic status reporting to NPS.
Is a final report required?
Yes. SRGA is responsible for leading the preparation of a final report that captures outcomes and findings from the effort.
What administrative responsibilities are included for SRGA?
Administrative responsibilities are explicitly included. SRGA is charged with managing and disbursing the funds necessary to complete the work and complying with all applicable state and federal laws.
Where are the detailed tasks and budget described?
The notice references a task agreement and an Attachment A Workplan and Budget, which describe the activities SRGA is responsible for carrying out.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posted and created date is March 9, 2015; the closing date is March 18, 2015; and the archive date is March 19, 2015.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Does the notice indicate it is documenting an award rather than requesting proposals?
Yes. It explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation and instead serves as a public announcement of a mandatory cooperative agreement award and documentation of the scope of work.
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