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- The National Park Service in the business and commerce community development environment natural resources regional development science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for implementation of new legislation requirements Year 2 Task 2" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2015 and posted on May 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for applications and is being published mainly to document the agency's plan to fund specific work without full and open competition. The announcement (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00143) covers a continuation task under an existing cooperative agreement between the Department of the Interior/NPS and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP). The project is titled "Support for implementation of new legislation requirements Year 2 Task 2," and it is structured as a continuation of prior work rather than a new competitive grant.
The planned award is a cooperative agreement with an anticipated total of $200,000 and no cost share requirement. It is a continuation under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00145 (the notice also references the earlier agreement lineage), with the specific task agreement identified as P15AC00745. The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2016. The statutory authority cited is 54 USC 101702(a) (previously 16 USC 1(g)), and the CFDA listing is 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship. Although this is categorized under discretionary funding, the key point is that it is effectively a planned continuation action with one expected award.
The purpose of the project is to help the NPS Transportation Program prepare for and respond to federal surface transportation legislation, especially the reauthorization process that affects programs like the Federal Lands Transportation Program, along with any other transportation-related laws that shape NPS responsibilities. The broader intent is to support NPS as it moves toward a multimodal transportation approach across park units, while strengthening coordination with state and local governments, other federal land management agencies, and a wide range of stakeholders. In practical terms, the work is aimed at helping NPS both take advantage of opportunities created by transportation legislation and comply with the law's requirements around coordination, outreach, planning, and safety.
The scope of work for this Year 2, Task 2 effort centers on implementation support and program readiness. STPP is expected to assist with planning and with developing, updating, and organizing core program documentation. Examples called out include updates and additions to a transportation "resource book" that documents NPS transportation needs and initiatives (including items like business practices), development of fact sheets, legislative analyses, and impact statements that can be published in print and/or online. Another major deliverable is a searchable database that captures proposed projects and supports a multi-year program of projects, along with related background documentation.
Outreach is also a major component. As NPS implements new legislative requirements, STPP will work with NPS headquarters (WASO) on outreach activities aimed at internal NPS staff as well as external partners such as State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan and Regional Planning Organizations. The outreach work is framed as supporting coordination obligations "as required by current law," and the deliverables include not just the outreach events or communications themselves, but also a plan describing proposed outreach activities and reports documenting completion of each activity.
Roles are defined to reflect the nature of a cooperative agreement, where both parties have substantial involvement. STPP's responsibilities include collaborating closely with NPS by developing, reviewing, and editing reports; analyzing and evaluating proposed and enacted legislation, codes, and regulations; helping build and maintain the proposed-project database; and carrying out outreach to NPS regions and park units as well as state/local governments and other stakeholders. NPS, in turn, commits to assigning a project manager who will be substantially involved throughout planning, product development, outreach planning, and implementation, and to coordinating internally and with the Federal Lands Highway Program when needed. The parties also plan to jointly define deliverables through memos that detail the scope and delivery schedule for each product, with STPP providing completion report memos that NPS will accept formally.
The award is being made as a single-source action under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), using the "Continuation" justification. The stated rationale is that the work is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue activities already underway, and competing the effort would have a significant adverse effect on continuity or completion. In other words, NPS is documenting that this is follow-on work where maintaining momentum, consistency, and integration with prior products and processes is the main reason competition is not being pursued.
Key administrative details included in the posting identify STPP as the intended recipient and list William C. Wilkinson III as the principal investigator/program manager. The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov). The original posting date is May 21, 2015, with a closing/archive timeline that reflects the notice period rather than an application deadline, since the announcement is explicitly not a request for applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this funding opportunity open for applications?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, which means it is not a competitive funding opportunity and is not open for applications. It is published primarily to document NPS's plan to fund specific work without full and open competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00143.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. The notice describes substantial involvement by both NPS and the recipient, which is a defining feature of a cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award as a planned continuation action.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated total funding amount is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the project title?
The project title is "Support for implementation of new legislation requirements Year 2 Task 2."
Is this a new project or a continuation of prior work?
This is a continuation task under an existing cooperative agreement. It is structured as follow-on work rather than a new competitive grant.
Which existing agreement does this continuation relate to?
The continuation is under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00145, with the specific task agreement identified as P15AC00745. The notice also references earlier agreement lineage connected to this work.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2016.
What is the statutory authority cited for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 54 USC 101702(a), previously 16 USC 1(g).
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The CFDA listing is 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice categorizes this under discretionary funding, while also emphasizing that it is a planned continuation action with a single expected award.
Why is NPS issuing a notice of intent to award instead of soliciting applications?
NPS states this is a single-source action under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" justification. The rationale given is that the work is needed to complete or continue ongoing activities, and competing the effort would significantly harm continuity or completion.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to help the NPS Transportation Program prepare for and respond to federal surface transportation legislation, particularly the reauthorization process affecting programs like the Federal Lands Transportation Program, and other transportation-related laws that shape NPS responsibilities.
How does the project relate to NPS transportation goals?
The project is intended to support NPS as it moves toward a multimodal transportation approach across park units, while strengthening coordination with state and local governments, other federal land management agencies, and a broad range of stakeholders.
What kinds of activities are included in the Year 2, Task 2 scope of work?
The scope centers on implementation support and program readiness. This includes planning support, developing and updating core program documentation, building tools to support program planning, and conducting outreach related to new legislative requirements.
What documentation deliverables are specifically mentioned?
The notice lists examples such as updates and additions to a transportation "resource book" that documents NPS transportation needs and initiatives (including business practices), as well as development of fact sheets, legislative analyses, and impact statements for print and/or online publication.
What database deliverable is expected under this task?
A major deliverable is a searchable database capturing proposed projects to support a multi-year program of projects, along with related background documentation.
What outreach work is included?
STPP is expected to work with NPS headquarters (WASO) on outreach to internal NPS staff and to external partners such as State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan and Regional Planning Organizations. This outreach is framed as supporting coordination obligations "as required by current law."
Are there specific outreach planning and reporting deliverables?
Yes. The deliverables include a plan describing proposed outreach activities and reports documenting completion of each outreach activity.
What is STPP responsible for under the cooperative agreement?
STPP's responsibilities include collaborating closely with NPS by developing, reviewing, and editing reports; analyzing and evaluating proposed and enacted legislation, codes, and regulations; helping build and maintain the proposed-project database; and conducting outreach to NPS regions and park units as well as state/local governments and other stakeholders.
What is NPS responsible for under the cooperative agreement?
NPS commits to assigning a project manager who will be substantially involved throughout planning, product development, outreach planning, and implementation. NPS also commits to coordinating internally and with the Federal Lands Highway Program when needed.
How will deliverables and schedules be defined and accepted?
The parties plan to jointly define deliverables through memos that detail the scope and delivery schedule for each product. STPP will provide completion report memos, and NPS will formally accept them.
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager for the intended recipient?
William C. Wilkinson III is identified as the principal investigator/program manager.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. The notice lists the phone number as 303-987-6718 and the email as junezastrow@nps.gov.
What is the posting date for this notice?
The original posting date is May 21, 2015.
Does the closing or archive date function as an application deadline?
No. The notice explains that it is not a request for applications, so the closing/archive timeline reflects the notice period rather than an application deadline.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this award?
In this notice, substantial involvement is reflected in NPS assigning a project manager and being actively involved in planning, product development, outreach planning, and implementation, while STPP collaborates closely with NPS to produce and maintain key analyses, documentation, tools, and outreach outputs.
Which NPS office is mentioned as a key partner in outreach planning?
The notice references NPS headquarters (WASO) as part of the outreach coordination.
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