Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0017
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0017
- 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 22, 2013 and posted on Mar 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $239,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $239,000.00 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 Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area has received an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 13 NERO 0017) is a National Park Service announcement documenting that an award has already been made, not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. In other words, the notice functions as a public record of a mandatory award rather than a competitive grant competition. The instrument used is a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work as it is carried out, which is common for National Heritage Area assistance where coordination, compliance, and ongoing partnership support are central to the program.
The award is tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939) and is associated with the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area, with the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA) as the recipient entity. The total federal funding amount is listed as $239,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $239,000, reflecting that this announcement corresponds to a single, specific award rather than a range of potential awards. The posting and creation date are March 22, 2013, with an original/current closing date of March 27, 2013 and an archive date of March 28, 2013, which essentially indicates the short administrative window for publishing and closing the notice, not a period for accepting applications.
Even though the eligibility field lists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies that no applications are being accepted because the award has already been issued. The “mandatory†category further reinforces that the funding decision is not competitive in this context and is instead connected to the authorized National Heritage Area framework and existing partner relationships. A cost sharing or matching requirement is marked as “Yes,†which typically means the recipient must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind support) in accordance with the terms of the cooperative agreement and the applicable program and legislative requirements.
The core responsibilities SRGA agrees to under this award focus on implementing the National Heritage Area management plan and doing so consistent with the governing legislation and the project’s FY13 workplan and budget (referenced as Attachment C). The recipient is also expected to actively coordinate with local government units, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations, highlighting the partnership-driven model of National Heritage Areas where conservation, interpretation, recreation, and community development goals are pursued through collaboration rather than direct federal land management. In addition, SRGA must comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which generally require appropriate environmental review and consideration of impacts to historic and cultural resources when federally assisted activities could affect them. Finally, SRGA is expected to encourage economic viability in ways that align with the purposes of the National Heritage Area, reflecting a common NHA emphasis on heritage tourism, downtown and corridor revitalization, and sustainable local economic benefits that are compatible with resource protection and interpretation.
For administrative questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed National Park Service contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area" funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice titled "Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 13 NERO 0017) that documents a federal award that has already been made. The notice is primarily a public record of that award rather than an open grant competition.
Is this an open solicitation or a request for applications?
No. The announcement explicitly indicates it is not an open solicitation and not a request for applications. It states that no applications are being accepted because the award has already been issued.
Can new applicants apply for this funding?
No. Even though an eligibility category is listed, the notice clarifies that the award has already been made and applications are not being accepted.
What does the "mandatory" category mean in this notice?
"Mandatory" indicates the funding decision is not competitive in this context. The notice reflects a specific, predetermined award connected to the National Heritage Area framework and existing partner relationships.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work as it is carried out, which is common for National Heritage Area assistance focused on coordination, compliance, and ongoing partnership support.
Which program is this award associated with?
The award is tied to the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939).
Who is the recipient of this award?
The recipient entity listed is the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA), connected with the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area.
How much federal funding is included in this award?
The total federal funding amount is $239,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $239,000, indicating the notice corresponds to a single, specific award rather than a range of possible award amounts.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The posting and creation date is March 22, 2013. The original/current closing date is March 27, 2013. The archive date is March 28, 2013.
Do the closing and archive dates indicate an application window?
No. The dates reflect an administrative window for publishing, closing, and archiving the notice, not a period for accepting applications.
Why does the notice list eligibility (nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status) if applications are not accepted?
The notice includes an eligibility field (nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), but it repeatedly clarifies that no applications are being accepted because the award has already been issued.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice marks cost sharing or matching as "Yes," meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind support) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms and applicable program and legislative requirements.
What is SRGA expected to do under this award?
SRGA's responsibilities include implementing the National Heritage Area management plan in a manner consistent with the governing legislation and the project's FY13 workplan and budget (referenced as Attachment C).
What kinds of coordination and partnerships are expected?
SRGA is expected to coordinate with local government units, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations, reflecting the partnership-driven model used in National Heritage Areas.
What legal and compliance requirements are specifically called out?
The notice specifically calls out compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which generally involve environmental review and consideration of impacts to historic and cultural resources when federally assisted activities could affect them.
Does the award include an economic development component?
Yes. SRGA is expected to encourage economic viability in ways aligned with the purposes of the National Heritage Area, consistent with common National Heritage Area emphases such as heritage tourism, revitalization, and sustainable local economic benefits compatible with resource protection and interpretation.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed National Park Service contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0017.
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