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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "To promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the Trail of Tears 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 Jun 26, 2011 and posted on Jun 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,500.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award to the Trail of Tears Association a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement to promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the Trail of Tears NHT resources, to promote awareness of the Trails legacy, and to perpetuate the management and development techniques that are consistent with the National Park Services trail plan.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOINTIM111029) is a National Park Service discretionary funding notice tied to the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935). It is not a broad, open competition; it is a notice of intent to make a single expected award through a cooperative agreement mechanism. The NPS indicates it plans to issue a task agreement to the Trail of Tears Association under an already existing cooperative agreement, with the overall aim of supporting the protection and preservation of resources connected to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (NHT).
The core purpose is threefold. First, the project work is intended to promote and engage in the protection and preservation of Trail of Tears NHT resources, meaning the historic sites, route segments, interpretive locations, and associated cultural and natural resources tied to the trail. Second, it aims to expand public awareness and understanding of the trail's legacy, which generally involves education, interpretation, outreach, and partnerships that help communities and visitors connect with the history and continuing significance of the Trail of Tears. Third, it emphasizes perpetuating management and development techniques that align with the National Park Service trail plan, signaling that any activities carried out under the task agreement should be consistent with NPS planning guidance and standards for how the trail is managed, interpreted, and developed over time.
Financially, the listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $165,500. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which often appears in older postings or in notices of intent where the agency is signaling that the amount is governed by an existing agreement or internal task agreement scope rather than a traditional competed grant range. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement and applicable NPS and federal assistance rules.
From a timing and administrative standpoint, the posting date and creation date are June 26, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 27, 2011, and an archive date of June 28, 2011. That short window is another indicator that this is a targeted notice of intent rather than an open solicitation meant to attract multiple applicants. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary, and the activity category is natural resources, reflecting the preservation-oriented nature of trail stewardship even though the work also includes substantial historical, cultural, and interpretive components.
Eligibility is effectively limited in practice because the notice explicitly states the intent to award to the Trail of Tears Association under an existing cooperative agreement. The listing labels eligible applicants as "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text, but the key point is that NPS is announcing a planned award action to a specific partner organization rather than inviting new proposals from the general public.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-988-6122, associated with the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - NPS National Trails System Projects (Trail of Tears NHT) Notice of Intent
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOINTIM111029.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This notice is from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What program is this opportunity associated with?
This notice is tied to the National Trails System Projects program, listed under CFDA 15.935.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to the public?
No. This is not a broad, open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a single expected award rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
What type of award does NPS expect to make?
NPS indicates it plans to make the award through a cooperative agreement mechanism, and it plans to issue a task agreement under an already existing cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the expected award?
The notice states NPS plans to issue a task agreement to the Trail of Tears Association under an existing cooperative agreement.
What trail or resource focus does this project support?
The purpose is to support the protection and preservation of resources connected to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail (NHT).
What are the core purposes of the project work described in the notice?
The notice describes three main purposes: (1) promoting and engaging in the protection and preservation of Trail of Tears NHT resources; (2) expanding public awareness and understanding of the trail's legacy; and (3) perpetuating management and development techniques that align with the National Park Service trail plan.
What kinds of resources are included in "Trail of Tears NHT resources"?
As described, this includes historic sites, route segments, interpretive locations, and associated cultural and natural resources tied to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
What does "expand public awareness and understanding" typically involve for this project?
The notice indicates this generally involves education, interpretation, outreach, and partnerships that help communities and visitors connect with the history and continuing significance of the Trail of Tears.
What does it mean that activities must align with the NPS trail plan?
The notice emphasizes that project activities carried out under the task agreement should be consistent with NPS planning guidance and standards for how the trail is managed, interpreted, and developed over time.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $165,500.
Why are the award ceiling and award floor both listed as $0?
The notice explains that $0 values can appear in older postings or notices of intent where the agency signals the amount is governed by an existing agreement or internal task agreement scope rather than a traditional competed grant range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions), consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement and applicable NPS and federal assistance rules.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as natural resources, reflecting the preservation-oriented nature of trail stewardship (even though the work also includes historical, cultural, and interpretive components).
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are June 26, 2011. The original and current closing date is June 27, 2011. The archive date is June 28, 2011.
Why is the open period so short (one day)?
The short window is presented as another indicator that this is a targeted notice of intent rather than an open solicitation meant to attract multiple applicants.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The listing labels eligible applicants as "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text. In practice, the notice indicates eligibility is effectively limited because it explicitly states the intent to award to the Trail of Tears Association under an existing cooperative agreement.
Can an organization other than the Trail of Tears Association submit an application for this specific notice?
Based on the notice language, NPS is announcing a planned award action to a specific partner organization rather than inviting new proposals from the general public.
What is the primary goal of the planned task agreement?
The overall aim is to support the protection and preservation of resources connected to the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact provided is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, National Park Service. Phone: 505-988-6122.
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