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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "To promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail" 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 Jul 23, 2015 and posted on Jul 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 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 $65,620.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is in accordance with 505 DM 2.12 and it is being issued to provide public notice of the National Park Services intent to award a non competitive task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement to the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Association to promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) funding action connected to the National Trails System, specifically focused on the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail. The stated purpose is to promote, support, and actively engage in protection and preservation work for the trail, which is a congressionally designated National Historic Trail. Rather than opening a competition for new applicants, the NPS is issuing a public "Notice of Intent to Award" to document its plan to make a non-competitive award to a specific partner organization: the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Association.
A key point is that this is not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the announcement is informational only and is meant to satisfy public notice requirements. The NPS cites policy authority under 505 DM 2.12 (a Department of the Interior directive) as the reason it is publishing the notice. The funding would be issued as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement already in place with the named Trail Association. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the supported activities (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities), as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
The opportunity is categorized under discretionary funding and is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.935, "National Trails System Projects." The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as "National Trails," indicating the work aligns with national trail-related stewardship, outreach, preservation, and engagement activities. Only one award is expected, consistent with the non-competitive intent and the identification of a single recipient organization.
In terms of funding scale, the estimated total funding amount for this action is $65,620. The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which often appears in postings that are not structured as open competitions and are not using the typical minimum/maximum range format for applicants. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the NPS does not expect the recipient to provide a required non-federal match as a condition of the award (though voluntary contributions or in-kind support could still occur depending on the underlying agreement terms).
The timeline included in the posting reflects the administrative window for the public notice rather than an application period: it was posted on July 23, 2015, with a closing date of August 2, 2015, and an archive date of September 1, 2015. Because this is not an application solicitation, those dates mainly signal when the notice is available for public viewing and when it is formally closed and archived in the system.
Eligibility is effectively limited to the named partner for this action. While the general field says "Others," the eligibility explanation makes clear that the NPS intends to award non-competitively to the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Association under an existing cooperative agreement. Organizations looking for similar opportunities would need to watch for separate competitive funding announcements, since this particular notice does not provide a pathway for submitting proposals.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed NPS contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-988-6122.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this government funding notice about?
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) funding action connected to the National Trails System. It is specifically focused on the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail, a congressionally designated National Historic Trail.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is not a request for applications and it is not a competitive opportunity. It is a public "Notice of Intent to Award" that documents NPS plans to make a non-competitive award to a specific organization.
Why did NPS publish this notice if no one can apply?
The notice is informational and is intended to satisfy public notice requirements. NPS cites policy authority under 505 DM 2.12 (a Department of the Interior directive) as the reason for publishing the notice.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
NPS intends to make a non-competitive award to the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Association.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
Only one award is expected, consistent with the non-competitive intent and the identification of a single recipient organization.
What is the purpose of the funding action?
The stated purpose is to promote, support, and actively engage in protection and preservation work for the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the supported activities (such as coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities), rather than the recipient operating independently as they might under a standard grant.
Is this award being made under an existing agreement?
Yes. The funding would be issued as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement already in place with the named Trail Association.
What program or Assistance Listing is this connected to?
The notice is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.935, titled "National Trails System Projects."
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What activity category does this work fall under?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as "National Trails," indicating alignment with national trail-related stewardship, outreach, preservation, and engagement activities.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount for this action is $65,620.
Why does the notice show an award ceiling and floor of $0?
The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which often appears in postings that are not structured as open competitions and are not using the typical minimum/maximum range format for applicants.
Is there a required match or cost-sharing requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated. NPS does not expect the recipient to provide a required non-federal match as a condition of the award.
Do the posted dates represent an application window?
No. Because this is not an application solicitation, the dates mainly reflect the administrative window for public notice availability and system processing rather than an application period.
What are the key dates listed on the notice?
The notice was posted on July 23, 2015, has a closing date of August 2, 2015, and an archive date of September 1, 2015.
Who is eligible to receive funding under this notice?
Eligibility for this action is effectively limited to the named partner organization. The eligibility explanation states that NPS intends to award non-competitively to the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Association under an existing cooperative agreement.
If my organization is interested in similar trail funding, can we submit anything under this notice?
No. This particular notice does not provide a pathway for submitting proposals. Organizations seeking similar opportunities would need to watch for separate competitive funding announcements.
Who can I contact with questions or if I have trouble accessing the announcement?
The listed NPS contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist. Phone: 505-988-6122.
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