Opportunity Information: Apply for MWRO NPS NOI P15AC01624
Apply for MWRO NPS NOI P15AC01624
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) environment humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Nicodemus National Historic Site Interpretive Assistance 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): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2015 and posted on Aug 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 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 $68,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $68,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Members of the Nicodemus Historical Society
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on interpretive assistance for Nicodemus National Historic Site, and it is explicitly labeled as not being a request for applications. In other words, it is essentially a public posting that NPS intends to make (or has made) an award without inviting the broader public to compete for it. The central purpose is to increase meaningful community participation in planning, developing, and delivering interpretive programming and related special projects tied to Nicodemus, while also strengthening the park's historical research base and improving the quality and reach of interpretive media.
The project is framed around joint objectives between NPS and the partner organization. The main goals are to improve outreach and public understanding of Nicodemus history through collaborative research and active involvement in creating interpretation that connects with visitors on site and through digital channels like social media. Another major objective is to bolster NPS capacity to identify, obtain, and use historical resources (including primary and secondary materials) that support park operations, interpretive accuracy, and long-term stewardship of the story the site tells.
Under the arrangement described, the recipient (identified as members of the Nicodemus Historical Society) would play a hands-on role in interpretive planning and in monthly programming at the historic site. The recipient would also participate in planning and provide consultation on interpretive projects, help address the park's research needs, and contribute tangible content such as images and historical materials for specific interpretive products. Examples listed include wayside exhibits, film projects, exhibits for a mobile ranger station, and interpretive media planning for the AME church. The overall expectation is that the community-based historical society would supply local expertise, collection materials, and community perspectives that cannot be easily replicated by outside entities.
NPS, in turn, would remain actively involved rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement instrument. The agency role includes jointly planning annual programming content, providing technical expertise and resources needed to complete media and interpretive products, and ensuring all deliverables meet NPS standards. NPS would also handle or support necessary planning documents and reporting and provide training and assistance so the work aligns with federal interpretive, design, and content standards.
The notice also explains why NPS did not pursue full and open competition for the award. The justification is that the Nicodemus Historical Society is uniquely qualified because it is the only local organization directly associated with the Nicodemus community that can reliably generate community input and gather local resources through its extensive collections. The announcement further states it is the only known entity with the technical expertise to successfully carry out the specific tasks described, making it the logical sole-source partner for this effort.
From the funding and administrative details provided, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and would be executed through a cooperative agreement. The activity areas touch arts/cultural affairs, environment, and humanities, and it is tied to CFDA number 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The posting lists an estimated total funding amount of $68,000, with an award ceiling of $68,000 and no stated minimum floor. It indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. While the system fields note an expectation of 4 awards, the text strongly signals a targeted, noncompetitive arrangement centered on the Nicodemus Historical Society as the intended partner. The posting date is August 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 6, 2015, and an archive date of October 6, 2015.
Eligibility is described as limited to certain nonprofit entities (501(c)(3) organizations other than institutions of higher education), but the notice repeatedly underscores that this is not an open call and is intended for the Nicodemus Historical Society. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1658 or by email at noelmiller@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice a request for applications?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled as not being a request for applications. It functions as a public posting that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to make (or has made) an award without inviting the broader public to compete.
What type of award is described in this notice?
The notice describes a discretionary award to be executed through a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to increase meaningful community participation in planning, developing, and delivering interpretive programming and related special projects for Nicodemus National Historic Site, while strengthening the park's historical research base and improving the quality and reach of interpretive media.
Which site is the focus of this effort?
The work is focused on Nicodemus National Historic Site.
What are the main project goals and objectives?
The goals described include improving outreach and public understanding of Nicodemus history through collaborative research and community involvement in interpretation, including on-site visitor experiences and digital channels such as social media. Another major objective is to bolster NPS capacity to identify, obtain, and use historical resources (primary and secondary materials) that support operations, interpretive accuracy, and long-term stewardship.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this cooperative agreement?
The notice identifies the recipient as members of the Nicodemus Historical Society and repeatedly indicates the arrangement is targeted to the Nicodemus Historical Society as the intended partner.
Why did NPS not use full and open competition for this award?
The notice states that full and open competition was not pursued because the Nicodemus Historical Society is described as uniquely qualified. The justification given is that it is the only local organization directly associated with the Nicodemus community that can reliably generate community input and gather local resources through its extensive collections, and it is presented as the only known entity with the technical expertise to carry out the specific tasks described.
Does the notice suggest there will be an opportunity for other organizations to apply?
No. The notice emphasizes that it is not an open call and is intended for a specific partner rather than inviting applications from other organizations.
What kinds of activities will the recipient carry out?
Activities described include hands-on involvement in interpretive planning, monthly programming at the historic site, consultation on interpretive projects, helping address the park's research needs, and contributing tangible content such as images and historical materials for interpretive products.
What are examples of interpretive products or projects mentioned?
Examples listed include wayside exhibits, film projects, exhibits for a mobile ranger station, and interpretive media planning for the AME church.
What role will NPS play under this cooperative agreement?
NPS is described as remaining actively involved (consistent with a cooperative agreement). NPS will jointly plan annual programming content, provide technical expertise and resources needed to complete media and interpretive products, ensure deliverables meet NPS standards, handle or support necessary planning documents and reporting, and provide training and assistance so the work aligns with federal interpretive, design, and content standards.
How does this cooperative agreement strengthen historical research for the park?
The notice describes an objective to bolster NPS capacity to identify, obtain, and use historical resources (including primary and secondary materials) to support park operations, interpretive accuracy, and long-term stewardship of the Nicodemus story.
How is community participation incorporated into the project?
The project is designed to increase meaningful community participation by involving the community-based historical society directly in planning, developing, and delivering interpretive programming and special projects, and by drawing on local expertise, collections, and community perspectives.
Will interpretive work include digital outreach?
Yes. The notice references connecting with visitors on site and through digital channels such as social media.
What is the estimated funding amount for this award?
The posting lists an estimated total funding amount of $68,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $68,000.
Is a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).
What activity areas does this project touch?
The activity areas listed include arts/cultural affairs, environment, and humanities.
How many awards does the posting indicate?
System fields note an expectation of 4 awards; however, the narrative text strongly signals a targeted, noncompetitive arrangement centered on the Nicodemus Historical Society as the intended partner.
When was the posting date and closing date?
The posting date is August 28, 2015. The original and current closing date is September 6, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date is October 6, 2015.
Who is listed as eligible in the notice?
Eligibility is described as limited to certain nonprofit entities: 501(c)(3) organizations other than institutions of higher education. The notice also underscores that it is not an open call and is intended for the Nicodemus Historical Society.
Who can I contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1658. Email: noelmiller@nps.gov.
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