Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0181
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0181
- The Department of the Interior, 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 "Tsongas Industrial History Center partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 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 $437,000.00 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:
The "Tsongas Industrial History Center partnership" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 16 NERO 0181) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice stating its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award tied to the Tsongas Industrial History Center. It is posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is categorized as a discretionary funding action under CFDA 15.946. The posting date is September 11, 2016, with an original closing date of September 21, 2016, although the key point is that it is not structured as a competitive grant round with an application process open to the public.
This announcement is explicitly a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." In practical terms, that means NPS is using the Grants.gov listing primarily to satisfy public transparency requirements and to document that it plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. These kinds of notices are typically used when the agency has already identified a partner organization and has justification to proceed with a non-competitive award, often because the work is uniquely suited to that partner, tied to an existing collaboration, or connected to specialized capacity, location, or historical/programmatic continuity.
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement generally signals that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project, such as participating in planning, providing program oversight, coordinating interpretive or educational activities, or otherwise working closely with the recipient during implementation. While the funding activity category is listed as "Other," the core purpose indicated by the title is to support partnership activities associated with the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a program area typically linked to public history, interpretation, education, preservation, and engagement around industrial heritage themes.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $437,000 and an expectation of one award, reinforcing that this is a single, targeted partnership action rather than a broad funding opportunity. Eligibility is described generally as "Others" with additional details referenced in supporting documentation, which is consistent with intent-to-award postings where the agency is not soliciting proposals from a field of applicants. Anyone seeking the full rationale, the identified partner, the specific scope of work, or the justification for the non-competitive approach would need to consult the posting's "Related Documents" section referenced in the announcement, since the main listing functions more as a formal public notice than a complete program solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Tsongas Industrial History Center partnership" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice describing the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award connected to partnership activities associated with the Tsongas Industrial History Center.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0181.
Which agency is posting and administering this opportunity?
The notice is posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity with an open application process?
No. The announcement is explicitly a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not structured as a competitive grant round and is not open for applications from the public.
Why would NPS post a funding opportunity if it is not accepting applications?
Based on the notice description, the Grants.gov listing is used primarily to meet public transparency requirements and to document NPS's plan to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, reinforcing that this is a single, targeted partnership action.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $437,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project. Examples of substantial involvement mentioned include participating in planning, providing program oversight, coordinating interpretive or educational activities, or otherwise working closely with the recipient during implementation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this action?
The notice is categorized under CFDA 15.946.
How is this opportunity categorized (competitive vs. discretionary, and activity type)?
It is described as a discretionary funding action, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other."
What kinds of activities is this funding intended to support?
Based on the title and description, the purpose is to support partnership activities associated with the Tsongas Industrial History Center. The notice context suggests program areas typically linked to public history, interpretation, education, preservation, and engagement around industrial heritage themes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," with additional details referenced in supporting documentation. This is consistent with intent-to-award postings where proposals are not being solicited from a broad pool of applicants.
Where can I find the identified partner organization for this award?
The main listing functions as a formal public notice rather than a complete solicitation. To find the identified partner, consult the posting's "Related Documents" section referenced in the announcement.
Where can I find the specific scope of work and the justification for the non-competitive approach?
The notice indicates that anyone seeking the full rationale, specific scope of work, or the justification for proceeding without full and open competition should review the posting's "Related Documents" section.
What is the posting date for this notice?
The posting date is September 11, 2016.
What is the closing date listed, and does it mean applications are due?
The original closing date is listed as September 21, 2016. However, the key point in the notice description is that it is not an open application opportunity, so this date does not function as a public proposal deadline in a typical competitive sense.
Does this notice indicate there will be multiple awards or a broad funding round?
No. The notice states an expectation of one award and provides a single award ceiling, signaling a targeted partnership action rather than a broad, multi-recipient competition.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for grants to apply for?
This listing is not a request for applications. It is a notice that NPS intends to make a single cooperative agreement award and is using the posting to document that intent and provide public transparency.
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