Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC30623
Apply for E12AC30623
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Underground Railroad Conference Planning" 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 9, 2012 and posted on Aug 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,280.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,280.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Underground Railroad Conference Planning opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30623) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement from FY2012 that serves as a public notice of the agency's intent to make a single award to support planning for an Underground Railroad-focused conference. The NPS indicates it intends to fund the Association for the Study of African Life and History (ASALH) to help organize and deliver the 2013 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Conference. In practical terms, the award is meant to cover the behind-the-scenes work needed to design the program and coordinate related activities, including tours and events connected to historically significant sites tied to the Underground Railroad.
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which signals that the federal agency expects to be actively involved throughout the work. The announcement explicitly notes that the National Park Service will be "substantially involved" in meeting the tasks and objectives. The recipient's responsibilities include serving on the conference program committee, helping promote and distribute the call for proposals to encourage strong participation, and providing input into the development of conference-related events and historic site tours. The recipient is also expected to provide professional conference management support to NPS staff to help ensure the conference is planned and executed effectively.
From an eligibility and funding standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is aligned with Arts (cultural affairs) and Education, under CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). It anticipates one award with a fixed total amount of $27,280, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $27,280, meaning the award amount is essentially predetermined rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), though the notice is framed as an intent to award to a specific organization based on a single-source determination citing "Unique Qualifications" under 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which is the cited rationale for not running a broader competitive selection.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on August 9, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2012, and an archive date of October 9, 2012. Additional details and the full announcement were available via grants.gov at the time. For access issues, the listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, at the NPS Midwest Regional Office (phone 402-661-1640).
Underground Railroad Conference Planning (E12AC30623) - FAQs
What is the Underground Railroad Conference Planning opportunity (E12AC30623)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity from FY2012 intended to support planning work for an Underground Railroad-focused conference. It serves as a public notice of NPS intent to make a single award to support the planning and coordination needed for the 2013 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Conference.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of the award?
The award is meant to fund the behind-the-scenes work required to design the conference program and coordinate related conference activities. This includes planning and coordinating tours and events connected to historically significant sites tied to the Underground Railroad.
What conference is being supported through this funding?
The funding is intended to support organizing and delivery of the 2013 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Conference.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the federal agency expects to be actively involved throughout the project. The announcement states that NPS will be "substantially involved" in meeting tasks and objectives.
How will NPS be involved in the project?
The notice states that NPS will be substantially involved in meeting the tasks and objectives, which signals active participation by the agency during planning and execution support for the conference.
What are the recipient's main responsibilities?
Recipient responsibilities described in the notice include: serving on the conference program committee, helping promote and distribute the call for proposals to encourage strong participation, providing input into the development of conference-related events and historic site tours, and providing professional conference management support to NPS staff to help ensure the conference is planned and executed effectively.
Does the recipient have to help with the call for proposals?
Yes. The recipient is expected to help promote and distribute the call for proposals to encourage strong participation.
Does the project include planning tours and related events?
Yes. The announcement notes coordination of tours and events connected to historically significant sites tied to the Underground Railroad, and it also states the recipient will provide input into development of conference-related events and historic site tours.
Is professional conference management support part of the expected work?
Yes. The recipient is expected to provide professional conference management support to NPS staff to help ensure the conference is planned and executed effectively.
What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
The anticipated total funding amount is $27,280.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is effectively a fixed amount. The award floor is $27,280 and the award ceiling is also $27,280.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding opportunity is this considered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What program area does this opportunity align with?
It is aligned with Arts (cultural affairs) and Education.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligibility category listed?
Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this opportunity competitive and open to multiple applicants?
The notice is framed as an intent to award to a specific organization based on a single-source determination. It cites "Unique Qualifications" under 505 DM 2.14 B(4) as the rationale for not running a broader competitive selection.
Which organization does NPS indicate it intends to fund?
NPS indicates it intends to fund the Association for the Study of African Life and History (ASALH).
Why does the notice indicate a single award to a specific organization?
The notice cites a single-source determination and references "Unique Qualifications" under 505 DM 2.14 B(4) as the stated rationale.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is E12AC30623.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2012.
What are the closing date and archive date listed?
The original and current closing date are listed as September 9, 2012. The archive date is listed as October 9, 2012.
Where were the full announcement details available?
Additional details and the full announcement were available via grants.gov at the time.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, National Park Service Midwest Regional Office.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 402-661-1640.
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