Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0095

  • 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 Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 18, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2013 This is not a request for applications this is just an announcement that the NPS and Schuylkill RIver Greenway Association have entered into a cooperative agreement for the SRGAs work in the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $196,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $196,000.00 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 the NPS and Schuylkill RIver Greenway Association have entered into a cooperative agreement for the SRGAs work in the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0095) is a mandatory National Park Service announcement stating that the NPS and the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA) have already entered into a cooperative agreement to support SRGA work within the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area. It is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not requesting applications. Instead, it functions as a public posting that a specific assistance arrangement has been made under the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939).

The agreement provides a single expected award totaling $196,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $196,000, indicating a fixed amount for the covered work. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is seen in a standard grant. The posting also indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal funds, consistent with how many National Heritage Area partnerships are structured.

Under the terms summarized in the announcement, SRGA commits to several core responsibilities. First, it will implement the National Heritage Area management plan in line with the cooperative agreement, the enabling legislation, and the referenced Attachment C FY13 Workplan and Budget, which likely outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, timelines, and spending plan for the fiscal year. Second, SRGA is expected to coordinate broadly with local governments, regional planning bodies, and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing collaboration and alignment across jurisdictions and community partners throughout the heritage area. Third, SRGA must comply with applicable state and federal laws, explicitly including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), signaling that funded activities must consider environmental review requirements and cultural resource protections where relevant. Fourth, SRGA is tasked with encouraging economic viability in ways that support and remain consistent with the purposes of the National Heritage Area, reflecting the common NHA approach of tying heritage conservation, recreation, education, and community development to sustainable local economic benefits.

Administratively, the opportunity was posted on July 18, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2013, and an archive date of July 23, 2013. Those dates do not reflect an application window in the usual sense, since no applications were being accepted; they reflect the time period the announcement was publicly available in the system. Although the eligibility field lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the accompanying eligibility statement reiterates that this was not an open call and was simply documenting the existing agreement with SRGA.

For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153, associated with the National Park Service.

FAQs: Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0095)

Is this a competitive grant opportunity?

No. This notice is not a competitive grant solicitation. It is a mandatory National Park Service (NPS) public announcement documenting that an assistance arrangement has already been made.

Are applications being requested or accepted?

No. The notice is explicitly not requesting applications. It exists to publicly post that NPS and the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA) have already entered into a cooperative agreement.

Who is the recipient of the assistance described in this notice?

The recipient is the Schuylkill River Greenway Association (SRGA). The notice states that NPS and SRGA have already entered into the cooperative agreement to support SRGA work within the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area.

What program does this fall under?

The notice is under the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program (CFDA 15.939).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0095.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?

Based on the notice summary, a cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency (here, NPS) expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant.

What is the total expected award amount?

The notice provides a single expected award totaling $196,000.

Is the award amount fixed or a range?

It is fixed. The award floor is $196,000 and the award ceiling is $196,000, indicating the covered work is tied to a set amount.

How many awards are expected?

The notice indicates a single expected award.

Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

Yes. The posting indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal funds.

What is SRGA expected to do under the agreement?

SRGA commits to several core responsibilities, including: implementing the National Heritage Area management plan consistent with the cooperative agreement and enabling legislation; coordinating with local governments, regional planning bodies, and nonprofit organizations; complying with applicable state and federal laws (including NEPA and NHPA); and encouraging economic viability consistent with the purposes of the National Heritage Area.

What planning documents or attachments are referenced for the work scope?

The notice references the National Heritage Area management plan and an Attachment C FY13 Workplan and Budget, which is described as likely outlining specific tasks, deliverables, timelines, and a spending plan for the fiscal year.

What kinds of partners is SRGA expected to coordinate with?

The notice emphasizes coordination with local governments, regional planning bodies, and nonprofit organizations across jurisdictions and community partners throughout the heritage area.

What compliance requirements are specifically called out?

The notice explicitly includes compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), in addition to other applicable state and federal laws.

Does the notice mention any goals related to the local economy?

Yes. SRGA is tasked with encouraging economic viability in ways that support and remain consistent with the purposes of the National Heritage Area.

If eligibility lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits, does that mean my nonprofit can apply?

No. Although the eligibility field lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the eligibility statement reiterates that this was not an open call and is simply documenting an existing agreement with SRGA.

Why does the notice show posting and closing dates if no applications are being accepted?

The dates reflect the period the announcement was publicly available in the system rather than an application window, since the notice states that no applications were being accepted.

What are the key dates shown in the notice?

The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2013, and an archive date of July 23, 2013.

Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement or access issues?

The listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153, associated with the National Park Service.

What geographic area is this notice tied to?

The notice is tied to work within the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area.

What is the main purpose of this notice?

Its purpose is to serve as a public posting that a specific assistance arrangement has been made between NPS and SRGA under the National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance program, rather than to solicit proposals.

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