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- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - Accessiblity Modifications to NPS Temporary Visitor Center at Pullman National Monument" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2016 and posted on Jun 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to award funding for a specific, pre-identified project at Pullman National Monument, and it is explicitly not an open call for applications. Instead of inviting proposals from multiple organizations, the NPS issued this announcement to publicly document that it plans to fund a single recipient without competition. The justification for a non-competitive award is based on the recipient's unique qualifications, specifically that the Historic Pullman Foundation owns the building currently serving as the temporary NPS visitor center while a permanent, purpose-built NPS visitor center is being planned and constructed.
The project itself is focused on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements, limited to exterior and parking-area modifications at the existing visitor center building. Because the facility is currently hosting both the Historic Pullman Foundation's operations and the NPS Pullman National Monument Visitors Center functions, the changes are intended to ensure the public can access the temporary visitor services in a way that meets federal accessibility requirements. In practical terms, this type of work commonly includes items like accessible parking configuration, compliant curb cuts, ramps or walkway adjustments, striping and signage updates, and other exterior route-of-travel corrections, although the announcement mainly emphasizes that the modifications are required ADA improvements rather than listing each construction element in detail.
The location and operational context explain why this interim facility matters. Pullman National Monument was established in 2015 as the 406th unit of the National Park System and is located on the south side of Chicago in northeast Illinois. The site is associated with the Pullman Company and the broader history of planned industrial communities, where employees could live and work in a purpose-designed setting tied to the company. As the NPS builds out visitor services for this relatively new park unit, it is relying on a partnership with the Historic Pullman Foundation to provide space and continuity for public-facing services until the permanent NPS visitor center is completed.
The funding mechanism identified is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant. Consistent with that, the announcement states that the NPS collaborated with the Foundation to develop the specifications for the accessibility modifications and will provide staff oversight as the work proceeds, coordinating with the Foundation during implementation.
Key administrative details from the notice include the opportunity number NOIP16AC00275, the agency listed as the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), and the CFDA number 15.954. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $100,000. The posting date and creation date are June 10, 2016, and the listed closing date is June 20, 2016, which functions more as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than an application deadline, since applications are not being solicited. The eligible applicant field is effectively limited by the stated rationale for the non-competitive selection, since the work is tied to the owner of the building serving as the temporary visitor center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice documents the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, non-competitive award for a specific, pre-identified project. It is explicitly not an open call for applications and does not invite proposals from multiple organizations.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The non-competitive justification is based on unique qualifications tied to the project location: the Historic Pullman Foundation owns the building that currently serves as the temporary NPS visitor center while a permanent NPS visitor center is being planned and constructed.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The notice identifies a single, pre-selected recipient: the Historic Pullman Foundation, based on its ownership of the facility where the work will occur and its role in hosting temporary visitor services.
What site and facility does this project relate to?
The project is associated with Pullman National Monument in Chicago, Illinois, and specifically the existing building being used as the temporary NPS visitor center (a facility that also supports Historic Pullman Foundation operations).
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The project is focused on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements so the public can access temporary visitor services in a manner that meets federal accessibility requirements.
What kinds of accessibility improvements are included?
The notice limits the project to exterior and parking-area ADA modifications at the existing visitor center building. While it does not list every construction item, it frames the work as required ADA improvements and indicates typical exterior/parking accessibility corrections may be involved.
Is the project limited to exterior work, or does it include interior renovations too?
Based on the notice, the scope is limited to exterior and parking-area modifications at the existing visitor center building. Interior renovations are not described as part of this project.
Why are the improvements being made at a temporary visitor center?
Pullman National Monument is a relatively new park unit (established in 2015). The NPS is relying on a partnership arrangement to provide public-facing services in an interim facility until a permanent, purpose-built NPS visitor center is completed.
What is the role of the Historic Pullman Foundation at the site?
The Foundation owns the building serving as the temporary visitor center and is hosting both its own operations and the NPS Pullman National Monument visitor center functions in that same facility during the interim period.
What is the funding instrument being used?
The notice identifies a cooperative agreement as the funding mechanism.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, the cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement beyond simply providing funds. The NPS collaborated with the Foundation to develop the specifications for the accessibility modifications and will provide staff oversight and coordination during implementation.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $100,000.
What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number is NOIP16AC00275.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The agency listed is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The notice lists CFDA 15.954.
What are the posting date and creation date for the notice?
Both the posting date and the creation date are listed as June 10, 2016.
What is the closing date, and is it an application deadline?
The closing date is listed as June 20, 2016. However, the notice explains that applications are not being solicited, so the closing date functions as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than an application deadline.
Where is Pullman National Monument located?
Pullman National Monument is located on the south side of Chicago in northeast Illinois.
What historical context is provided for Pullman National Monument?
The notice describes the site as associated with the Pullman Company and the broader history of planned industrial communities, where employees could live and work in a purpose-designed setting connected to the company.
Who would be considered eligible to receive this award?
In practice, eligibility is effectively limited by the rationale for the non-competitive selection: the work is tied to the owner of the building serving as the temporary visitor center, which the notice identifies as the Historic Pullman Foundation.
Does the notice indicate that the NPS helped define the project scope?
Yes. The notice states that the NPS collaborated with the Historic Pullman Foundation to develop the specifications for the accessibility modifications and will provide staff oversight as the work proceeds.
Is the project related to construction of the permanent NPS visitor center?
The notice explains that a permanent, purpose-built NPS visitor center is being planned and constructed, but the funding described here is for ADA accessibility improvements at the existing temporary visitor center building, not for building the permanent visitor center.
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