Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00024
Apply for P13AS00024
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2013 and posted on Apr 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $34,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00024) under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The stated project purpose is to "re-designate trails," indicating the work is focused on formal trail designation actions associated with the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia, such as updating official routing, aligning segments with current plans, and ensuring the trail network is properly identified and managed within the National Trails System framework.
The announcement specifies an estimated total funding amount of $34,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $34,000, which implies a single fixed-size award rather than a range of possible funding levels. NPS expected to make one award. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (such as cash, in-kind services, or other qualifying match) consistent with the cooperative agreement terms. Eligibility is limited to state governments, which narrows potential recipients to a state agency or equivalent state governmental entity involved in trail planning, management, or coordination in Virginia.
A key point in this notice is that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice of NPS's intent to fund the project activities without full and open competition. In practice, that usually means NPS had already identified an intended recipient and was publishing the opportunity to meet transparency requirements rather than inviting proposals from the general public. The posting date and creation date are both April 1, 2013, and the original and current closing dates are April 11, 2013, reflecting a short public notice window rather than a typical competitive grant period.
For official details and related materials, the notice points to Grants.gov (Additional Information Link: http://www.grants.gov). The contact listed for assistance is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov, particularly for anyone who cannot access the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia (NPS)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity is titled "The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00024.
3) What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.935, National Trails System Projects.
4) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
5) What type of federal funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
6) What does a cooperative agreement mean in practical terms for this project?
The notice indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work. In other words, this is not described as a standard grant with minimal federal participation; NPS anticipates an active role during performance of the project activities.
7) What is the stated purpose of the project?
The stated project purpose is to "re-designate trails."
8) What does "re-designate trails" refer to in this announcement?
Based on the description provided, the work is focused on formal trail designation actions associated with the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Northern Virginia. This can include updating official routing, aligning trail segments with current plans, and ensuring the trail network is properly identified and managed within the National Trails System framework.
9) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $34,000.
10) Is there a funding range, or is the award amount fixed?
The award ceiling is $34,000 and the award floor is also $34,000. This indicates a single fixed-size award rather than a range of potential award amounts.
11) How many awards does NPS expect to make?
NPS expected to make one award.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
13) What types of contributions can count toward cost share or match?
The notice states that non-federal resources may include cash, in-kind services, or other qualifying match, as allowed under the cooperative agreement terms.
14) Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
15) Does the eligibility limitation affect who can apply in practice?
Yes. Because eligibility is limited to state governments, potential recipients are narrowed to a state agency or equivalent state governmental entity involved in trail planning, management, or coordination in Virginia (as described in the notice).
16) Is this posting a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
17) If it is not a request for applications, what is the posting for?
The notice serves as public notice of NPS's intent to fund the project activities without full and open competition. The description suggests the purpose is transparency, rather than inviting proposals from the general public.
18) Does this mean there may already be an intended recipient?
Yes. The notice explains that, in practice, this kind of posting usually means NPS had already identified an intended recipient and was publishing the opportunity to meet transparency requirements.
19) When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 1, 2013. The creation date is also April 1, 2013.
20) What is the closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both April 11, 2013.
21) What does the short posting window suggest about the opportunity?
The April 1 to April 11 timeframe is described as a short public notice window rather than a typical competitive grant period.
22) Where can someone find the official details and related materials?
The notice points to Grants.gov for official details and related materials (Additional Information Link: http://www.grants.gov).
23) Who is the NPS contact person listed for assistance?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
24) How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
25) What if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates the listed contact (Rita Mihalik) can assist, particularly for anyone who cannot access the full announcement electronically.
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