Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP11AC90813
Apply for NPS NOIP11AC90813
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION- 1872 Neosho Colored School- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.956.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement connected to the 1872 Neosho Colored School Project in Neosho, Missouri, and it is explicitly labeled as not being a request for applications. In other words, it is not an open, competitive grant opportunity where multiple organizations are expected to apply. Instead, it documents a specific partnership arrangement and funding intent tied to an existing relationship between the park and a nonprofit partner referred to as CBA, which became a formal Friends Group partner in 2010 and entered into the cooperative agreement for this project in 2012.
The project centers on a historically significant property at 639 Young Street in Neosho, MO. CBA received the donation of the lot and house at that address in 2004, and the site is identified as the location of the 1872 Neosho Colored School. Its importance is tied directly to George Washington Carver, as it is described as the first school he attended during his pursuit of education. The overall goal of the partnership is to prepare for restoration of the historic property and to pursue nomination of the site to the National Register of Historic Places, which typically requires careful documentation, historical research, and preservation planning that meets established standards.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument rather than a standard grant. That distinction matters because a cooperative agreement is used when the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project, not just providing funds and receiving reports. Here, NPS involvement is described in practical terms: NPS staff help write scopes of work for different components of the project, monitor progress and adjust work plans as needed, review each stage of work before the next phase begins, participate in ongoing partnership meetings, and provide technical expertise in historic preservation and historic research. This framing makes clear that the work is intended to be collaborative and guided closely by NPS to ensure preservation activities and historical documentation align with federal expectations and preservation best practices.
The notice characterizes the cooperative agreement as serving a public purpose, specifically emphasizing community benefits like education and tourism, along with broader support and economic stimulation through heritage preservation. The concept is that restoring and formally recognizing an important historic site can expand public understanding of local and national history, encourage visitation, and strengthen heritage tourism activity in the area. It also positions the project as preparatory work leading up to restoration, suggesting efforts such as documentation, research, planning, and other pre-restoration tasks that lay the groundwork for later physical rehabilitation.
Key listing details include the funding opportunity number NPS NOIP11AC90813 and CFDA number 15.956, with activity categories in arts and humanities (cultural affairs related). The eligible applicant type is specified as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the Friends Group model referenced in the description. The posted award ceiling is $50,000, with an expectation of one award, reinforcing that this is aimed at a single partner rather than multiple competing applicants. The notice shows a creation date of July 20, 2016, and an original closing date of July 30, 2016, but because it is labeled as not a request for applications, those dates function more like administrative posting details than a genuine open application window.
Overall, the posting is best understood as a public record of an NPS-coordinated, partner-driven preservation effort for the 1872 Neosho Colored School site, with limited funding (up to $50,000) provided through a cooperative agreement where NPS plays an active technical and management role. The purpose is to move the site toward restoration readiness and National Register nomination while delivering public benefits tied to historical education, preservation, and tourism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled as not being a request for applications. It does not describe an open, competitive funding opportunity where multiple applicants are expected to apply.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice actually for?
It functions as a public record describing a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement tied to a specific project and an existing nonprofit partner relationship connected to the 1872 Neosho Colored School Project in Neosho, Missouri.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The notice describes an existing partnership with a nonprofit partner referred to as CBA. CBA became a formal Friends Group partner in 2010 and entered into the cooperative agreement for this project in 2012.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument (not a standard grant).
Why does it matter that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement is used when the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project. In this case, NPS is described as actively supporting and guiding work planning, review, monitoring, and providing technical expertise.
Which federal agency and department are associated with this notice?
The listing is under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What project does this cooperative agreement support?
It supports work connected to the 1872 Neosho Colored School Project in Neosho, Missouri, focused on preparing for restoration of a historic property and pursuing nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is the historic site located?
The property is identified at 639 Young Street in Neosho, Missouri.
What is the significance of the property at 639 Young Street?
The site is identified as the location of the 1872 Neosho Colored School and is described as the first school George Washington Carver attended during his pursuit of education.
When did CBA obtain the property?
CBA received the donation of the lot and house at 639 Young Street in 2004.
What are the main goals of the project described in the notice?
The goals are to (1) prepare for restoration of the historic property and (2) pursue nomination of the site to the National Register of Historic Places.
What kinds of activities are implied by "preparing for restoration" in this notice?
The notice frames the work as preparatory, such as documentation, historical research, preservation planning, and other pre-restoration tasks that lay the groundwork for later physical rehabilitation.
What role does the National Park Service play in the project?
NPS involvement is described as hands-on and collaborative. NPS staff help write scopes of work for project components, monitor progress and adjust work plans as needed, review each stage of work before the next phase begins, participate in ongoing partnership meetings, and provide technical expertise in historic preservation and historic research.
Does the notice describe how work will be managed or reviewed?
Yes. It describes staged review and coordination, including NPS review of each stage of work prior to moving to the next phase, plus ongoing monitoring and work plan adjustments.
What public benefits are described as the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The notice describes the cooperative agreement as serving a public purpose with community benefits including education and tourism, along with broader support and economic stimulation through heritage preservation.
How is tourism connected to the project according to the notice?
The notice suggests that restoring and formally recognizing an important historic site can encourage visitation and strengthen heritage tourism activity in the area.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned?
The posted award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, reinforcing that it is intended for a single partner rather than multiple competing applicants.
Who is listed as eligible to receive this type of award?
The eligible applicant type is specified as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), consistent with the Friends Group partner model described.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The notice lists the funding opportunity number as NPS NOIP11AC90813.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.956.
What activity category is associated with the listing?
The notice places the activity in arts and humanities, described as cultural affairs related.
What are the posted dates shown in the notice?
The notice shows a creation date of July 20, 2016, and an original closing date of July 30, 2016.
Do the posted dates represent a real application window?
Based on the notice being explicitly labeled as not a request for applications, the dates function as administrative posting details rather than a genuine open application period.
Is the cooperative agreement connected to an established relationship?
Yes. The notice ties the funding intent to an existing relationship between the park and CBA, including Friends Group partner status beginning in 2010 and a cooperative agreement entered into for the project in 2012.
What is the overall way to interpret this posting?
The notice is best understood as documentation of an NPS-coordinated, partner-driven preservation effort for the 1872 Neosho Colored School site, using a cooperative agreement with active NPS involvement and limited funding (up to $50,000) to support pre-restoration readiness and National Register nomination efforts.
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