Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00146
Apply for P15AS00146
- The National Park Service in the community development education environment natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Task 1 Year 2, Meetings" 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 26, 2015 and posted on May 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 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 $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 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, titled "Task 1 Year 2, Meetings" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00146), is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award rather than an open call for proposals. In practical terms, it is public notification that NPS plans to provide funding without full and open competition, using a continuation-based single-source justification. The planned award is a continuation task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement P14AC00145), with a related task agreement identified as P15AC00774. The anticipated federal funding amount is $60,000, with no cost share requirement. The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2016. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, reflecting that NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The overall purpose is to support NPS transportation program coordination as the agency continues shifting toward a multi-modal transportation approach that is aligned with federal surface transportation legislation and coordinated with state and local governments, other federal land management agencies, and additional stakeholders. Within that broader goal, this specific Year 2 Task 1 focuses on planning, developing, and facilitating a series of meetings that help NPS units and partners effectively participate in federal transportation opportunities and comply with related requirements around coordination, outreach, planning, and safety. The meetings described include recurring sessions of the Federal Lands Transportation Program Coordination Team, internal Transportation Branch and Division work sessions, special work groups and partnership meetings, and work sessions between NPS and the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). For budgeting purposes, the announcement estimates four meetings during FY 2016, including critical quarterly coordination team meetings and associated work connected to areas such as asset management, strategic planning, transportation management systems, and safety.
The intended recipient is the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP), a nonprofit organization, with Wm C. Wilkinson III listed as the principal investigator/program manager. STPPs role is hands-on and operational: the organization is expected to scope, schedule, and manage each meeting from start to finish. That includes defining a clear meeting purpose and desired outcomes, proposing participant lists, selecting dates and locations (including meeting space and lodging considerations), developing agendas and presenter lineups, providing coordination and logistical support, facilitating sessions when needed, and then documenting results. For each meeting, the deliverables are described as a brief work plan, a finalized agenda, facilitation support as required, and a written post-meeting report that captures action items and future work tasks.
NPS is not a passive funder in this arrangement. The cooperative agreement structure signals substantial federal involvement, and the announcement spells out specific NPS responsibilities. NPS will provide a project manager to support all phases of meeting planning and delivery, and NPS will coordinate with other NPS personnel and with FLHP staff as needed. After each meeting, STPP and NPS will jointly develop a report and action plan intended to inform both NPS and the Federal Highway Administration, tying meeting outcomes to future work tasks and to other efforts under the broader cooperative agreement. The reporting is expected to cover national and regional program activities that affect the provision of safe transportation access for the public.
The reason competition is not being used is explicitly identified as "Continuation" under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The justification is that these activities are necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue work already underway under the existing cooperative agreement, and that competing the work could disrupt continuity or completion. The statutory authority cited for making the cooperative agreement is 54 USC 101703(a), and the opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship. Administrative details included in the posting note that it was posted May 26, 2015, with a closing date of June 9, 2015 and archive date of June 10, 2015, but since this is a notice of intent to award (not a request for applications), those dates function more as public-notice milestones than an application window. The listed NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov) for questions or access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this an open grant competition where new applicants can apply?
No. This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open solicitation. It is public notice that NPS plans to provide funding without full and open competition using a continuation-based single-source justification.
2) What is the opportunity title and funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "Task 1 Year 2, Meetings" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00146.
3) Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership (STPP), a nonprofit organization.
4) Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Wm C. Wilkinson III is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
5) What is the anticipated federal funding amount?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $60,000.
6) Is a cost share or matching contribution required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
7) What type of award instrument will be used?
The planned instrument is a cooperative agreement. This indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
8) What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2016.
9) How does this relate to other agreements or task agreements?
This is described as a continuation task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement, Cooperative Agreement P14AC00145. A related task agreement is identified as P15AC00774.
10) What is the overall purpose of the work being supported?
The broader purpose is to support NPS transportation program coordination as the agency continues shifting toward a multi-modal transportation approach aligned with federal surface transportation legislation and coordinated with state and local governments, other federal land management agencies, and additional stakeholders.
11) What is the focus of "Year 2 Task 1" specifically?
Year 2 Task 1 focuses on planning, developing, and facilitating a series of meetings intended to help NPS units and partners participate effectively in federal transportation opportunities and comply with related requirements involving coordination, outreach, planning, and safety.
12) What kinds of meetings are included under this task?
The notice describes recurring sessions of the Federal Lands Transportation Program Coordination Team, internal Transportation Branch and Division work sessions, special work groups and partnership meetings, and work sessions between NPS and the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP).
13) How many meetings are anticipated for budgeting purposes?
For budgeting purposes, the announcement estimates four meetings during FY 2016, including critical quarterly coordination team meetings.
14) What subject areas may be addressed in the associated work?
The notice links associated work to areas such as asset management, strategic planning, transportation management systems, and safety.
15) What is STPP expected to do under this cooperative agreement?
STPP is expected to manage each meeting end-to-end. Responsibilities described include scoping, scheduling, and managing meetings; defining the meeting purpose and desired outcomes; proposing participant lists; selecting dates and locations (including meeting space and lodging considerations); developing agendas and presenter lineups; providing coordination and logistical support; facilitating sessions when needed; and documenting results.
16) What are the deliverables for each meeting?
For each meeting, deliverables are described as a brief work plan, a finalized agenda, facilitation support as required, and a written post-meeting report capturing action items and future work tasks.
17) What role will NPS play during planning and delivery?
NPS is expected to be substantially involved. The notice states NPS will provide a project manager to support all phases of meeting planning and delivery and will coordinate with other NPS personnel and with FLHP staff as needed.
18) How will reporting be handled after meetings?
After each meeting, STPP and NPS will jointly develop a report and action plan intended to inform both NPS and the Federal Highway Administration. The reporting is expected to tie meeting outcomes to future work tasks and to other efforts under the broader cooperative agreement, and to cover national and regional program activities affecting safe transportation access for the public.
19) Why is this being awarded without full and open competition?
The notice explicitly identifies the reason as "Continuation" under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The justification given is that the activities are needed to complete or continue work already underway under the existing cooperative agreement, and competing the work could disrupt continuity or completion.
20) What statutory authority is cited for making the cooperative agreement?
The statutory authority cited is 54 USC 101703(a).
21) What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
22) What were the posting, closing, and archive dates listed in the notice?
The notice lists a posted date of May 26, 2015, a closing date of June 9, 2015, and an archive date of June 10, 2015. Because this is a notice of intent to award (not a request for applications), these dates function as public-notice milestones rather than an application window.
23) Who is the NPS point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed NPS point of contact is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 or junezastrow@nps.gov.
24) Does the notice describe coordination with other agencies or partners?
Yes. The purpose and meeting structure reference coordination with state and local governments, other federal land management agencies, additional stakeholders, and work sessions involving the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP). The post-meeting report and action plan are also intended to inform the Federal Highway Administration.
25) What is the practical takeaway for organizations looking for current funding opportunities?
Based on the information provided, this posting is not positioned as an opportunity for new applicants. It is a continuation-based notice of intent to award to a named nonprofit under an existing cooperative agreement.
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