Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01173
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01173
- The DOI-NPS in the community development, education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Inclusion and Accessibility-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): 15.921.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2016 and posted on Feb 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 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 $27,341.00 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) cooperative agreement action focused on inclusion and accessibility in parks and recreation settings, and it is explicitly not a request for applications. In other words, it is not an open, competitive funding opportunity where new applicants can apply. Instead, it documents NPS intent to fund a specific, pre-identified partner under an existing master agreement to carry out defined accessibility-related education and outreach tasks.
The recipient is Indiana University, working through the National Center on Accessibility (NCA), which sits within the university structure (noted as under the RPTS department). Indiana University already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P14AC00027) that allows NCA to participate in specific task agreements when NPS has a defined need that aligns with NCA expertise. This particular action (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC01173) supports an education and research-oriented effort aimed at improving how park and recreation professionals design facilities and plan programs so that people with disabilities can participate more fully and equitably.
The core purpose of the project is capacity-building for practitioners. NPS and NCA will collaborate to develop the goals and content for two primary training formats: (1) a webinar and (2) an in-person, face-to-face program. The intended audience is practitioners involved in designing and managing the built and programmatic park environment, including roles such as park superintendents, facility managers, architects and landscape architects, program coordinators, civil engineers, planners, interpreters and exhibit designers, accessibility coordinators, advocates, and consumers. Beyond developing the trainings themselves, the partnership also includes identifying the most relevant target audiences, advertising and recruiting participants, and then applying lessons learned from the trainings to strengthen inclusive practice across park and recreation environments. The emphasis is on practical accessibility solutions and universal design approaches that can be implemented in real-world settings.
NCA is positioned in the notice as a long-standing national resource in accessibility for parks, recreation, and tourism, with a track record of advancing the spirit and intent of disability rights laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The described work fits within NCA's broader service model of research, technical assistance, and education, and it reflects NPS interest in translating those capabilities into improved public outreach, educational programming, and recreation opportunities that are more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Administratively, this is listed as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning NPS expects to be substantively involved in the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity is categorized under community development and education, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.921. The posting date and creation date are both February 19, 2016, with a closing date of February 29, 2016, which is consistent with a notice documenting a non-competitive, partner-specific action rather than an open application period.
The expected award count is one, and the listed award ceiling is $27,341. Eligibility is described broadly as "others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field, but the narrative makes clear that the practical eligible entity for this action is Indiana University/NCA under the existing master cooperative agreement. Overall, the notice is best understood as NPS formal documentation of funding and collaboration with NCA to deliver targeted accessibility training (online and in-person), improve professional practice through universal design and practical solutions, and ultimately expand inclusive access for people with disabilities across park and recreation settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity where new applicants can apply?
No. This notice is explicitly not a request for applications. It documents a National Park Service (NPS) intent to fund a specific, pre-identified partner rather than run an open, competitive process.
What type of announcement is this, if it is not a request for applications?
It is a notice describing an NPS cooperative agreement action focused on inclusion and accessibility in parks and recreation settings. The purpose is to formally document a partner-specific, non-competitive funding action under an existing master agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The recipient identified in the notice is Indiana University, working through the National Center on Accessibility (NCA) within the university (noted as under the RPTS department).
Why is Indiana University/NCA the recipient for this action?
Indiana University already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P14AC00027). Under that master agreement, NCA can participate in specific task agreements when NPS has a defined need that aligns with NCA expertise. This notice reflects that kind of task-specific action.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is NPS NOIP15AC01173.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The core purpose is capacity-building for park and recreation practitioners by improving how facilities are designed and how programs are planned so people with disabilities can participate more fully and equitably.
What activities will be supported under this cooperative agreement?
The notice describes developing goals and content for two primary training formats: (1) a webinar and (2) an in-person, face-to-face program. The work also includes identifying target audiences, advertising and recruiting participants, and applying lessons learned to strengthen inclusive practice across park and recreation environments.
What training formats are included in the project?
Two formats are specified: a webinar and an in-person, face-to-face training program.
Who is the intended audience for these trainings?
The intended audience includes practitioners involved in designing and managing the built and programmatic park environment. Examples listed in the notice include park superintendents, facility managers, architects and landscape architects, program coordinators, civil engineers, planners, interpreters and exhibit designers, accessibility coordinators, advocates, and consumers.
What topics or approaches will the training emphasize?
The training emphasis is on practical accessibility solutions and universal design approaches that can be implemented in real-world park and recreation settings.
How will NPS be involved in the project?
This is described as a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS expects to be substantively involved in the work. The notice also states that NPS and NCA will collaborate to develop the goals and content for the trainings.
Is this funding considered discretionary or mandatory?
The notice lists this as a discretionary funding action.
What is the award instrument for this funding action?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant with minimal federal involvement).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected award count is one.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed?
The listed award ceiling is $27,341.
What CFDA number is associated with this action?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.921.
What categories is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under community development and education.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are both February 19, 2016. The closing date is February 29, 2016.
Does the listed closing date represent an application deadline for the public?
Based on the notice description, no. The notice is not an open, competitive funding opportunity. The dates appear consistent with a posting window for documenting a non-competitive, partner-specific action rather than a public application period.
Who is considered eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is described broadly as "others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field. However, the narrative makes clear that the practical eligible entity for this specific action is Indiana University/NCA under the existing master cooperative agreement.
What is the larger goal NPS is trying to achieve through this work?
The overall goal is to improve professional practice through education and outreach focused on accessibility and universal design, ultimately expanding inclusive access for people with disabilities across park and recreation settings.
How is NCA described in the notice?
NCA is described as a long-standing national resource in accessibility for parks, recreation, and tourism, with a track record of advancing the spirit and intent of disability rights laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act through research, technical assistance, and education.
What is the relationship between this work and disability rights laws mentioned in the notice?
The notice references that NCA has advanced the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, and positions this project as aligned with improving accessibility-related practice in park and recreation environments.
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