Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0028
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0028
- 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 "Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2014 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc. The entity conserves, interprets, and develops historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resources related to the industrial and cultural heritage of the Housatonic River in Western Connecticut and Massachusetts. UHVNHA Inc., subject to Federal appropriations, receives Federal funding, which it may use making grants, rendering technical assistance, and employing qualified staff personnel. As part of its duties, the management entity is developing and will implement a management plan for the heritage area.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated for Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc. The entity conserves, interprets, and develops historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resources related to the industrial and cultural heritage of the Housatonic River in Western Connecticut and Massachusetts. UHVNHA Inc., subject to Federal appropriations, receives Federal funding, which it may use making grants, rendering technical assistance, and employing qualified staff personnel. As part of its duties, the management entity is developing and will implement a management plan for the heritage area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0028) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement that serves as a formal notice that funding has already been assigned to a specific organization, not an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not inviting applications from the public. The designated recipient is Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc. (UHVNHA Inc.), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that acts as the local management entity for the heritage area connected to the Housatonic River corridor in western Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The purpose of the award is to support UHVNHA Inc. as it carries out the core responsibilities of a congressionally designated National Heritage Area management entity. The organization focuses on conserving, interpreting, and developing the region's historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources, with an emphasis on the industrial and cultural heritage tied to the Housatonic River. Consistent with how National Heritage Areas typically operate, the federal funding (subject to congressional appropriations) may be used to make grants to partners, provide technical assistance, and support qualified staff who can implement programs and coordinate heritage area activities across communities.
A central requirement attached to this cooperative agreement is the development and implementation of a management plan for the heritage area. Under the terms described in the announcement, UHVNHA Inc. agrees to complete and implement the management plan in line with the agreement conditions and the applicable authorizing legislation, as reflected in an Attachment A FY14 Workplan and Budget. The organization is also required to hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation, ensuring ongoing transparency and community input as projects move forward.
The agreement also emphasizes collaborative planning and broad local participation. UHVNHA Inc. must include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing the management plan. This reflects the partnership-based model of National Heritage Areas, where success depends on coordination among municipalities, planning bodies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders rather than a single centralized manager.
On the compliance side, the recipient must follow all applicable state and federal laws. The announcement specifically highlights two major federal requirements: the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which governs environmental review for certain actions, and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which establishes processes to consider effects on historic properties. UHVNHA Inc. is responsible for preparing any required compliance documents for review and approval by the NPS and/or the state, depending on what a particular activity triggers.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as mandatory and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating substantial involvement or partnership with the federal agency compared to a standard grant. The total estimated funding is $150,000, and the award ceiling and floor are both set at $150,000, signaling a single fixed-size award. Only one award was expected. The CFDA number listed is 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind) consistent with program rules and the specific terms of the agreement.
Key dates included in the public notice show it was posted and created on June 2, 2014, with a closing date of June 7, 2014, and an archive date of June 8, 2014. Those dates function more as administrative markers for the announcement record rather than an application deadline, since the award had already been designated.
For additional details or help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153. The awarding agency is the National Park Service.
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (NPS 14 NERO 0028) - FAQs
Is this an open grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. This cooperative agreement announcement is a formal notice that funding was already assigned to a specific organization. It is not inviting applications from the public and is not an open call for proposals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0028.
Who is the designated recipient of the award?
The designated recipient is Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, Inc. (UHVNHA Inc.).
What type of organization is UHVNHA Inc.?
UHVNHA Inc. is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status and serves as the local management entity for the congressionally designated heritage area.
Which federal agency is making this award?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of this award?
The award supports UHVNHA Inc. in carrying out the core responsibilities of a National Heritage Area management entity, including conserving, interpreting, and developing the region's historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources, with an emphasis on industrial and cultural heritage tied to the Housatonic River.
What geographic area does this National Heritage Area focus on?
The heritage area is connected to the Housatonic River corridor in western Connecticut and Massachusetts.
What kind of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement or partnership with the federal agency compared to a standard grant.
Is this funding considered discretionary or mandatory?
The opportunity is categorized as mandatory.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding is $150,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $150,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Does the award require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind) consistent with program rules and the specific terms of the agreement.
Can the federal funds be used to support partner grants, technical assistance, or staffing?
Yes. Consistent with National Heritage Area operations, the federal funding (subject to congressional appropriations) may be used to make grants to partners, provide technical assistance, and support qualified staff to implement programs and coordinate heritage area activities across communities.
Is there a required management plan under this cooperative agreement?
Yes. A central requirement is the development and implementation of a management plan for the heritage area.
What does the recipient agree to do regarding the management plan?
UHVNHA Inc. agrees to complete and implement the management plan in line with the agreement conditions and the applicable authorizing legislation, as reflected in an Attachment A FY14 Workplan and Budget.
Are public meetings required as part of this award?
Yes. The recipient is required to hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation to support transparency and community input.
Who must be included in developing the management plan?
The recipient must include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing the management plan, reflecting the partnership-based model of National Heritage Areas.
What compliance requirements are specifically highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement specifically highlights compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), along with all other applicable state and federal laws.
Who is responsible for preparing NEPA or NHPA compliance documents if needed?
UHVNHA Inc. is responsible for preparing any required compliance documents for review and approval by the NPS and/or the state, depending on what a particular activity triggers.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA number listed is 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance).
What do the posted, closing, and archive dates mean for this announcement?
The notice shows a posted/created date of June 2, 2014, a closing date of June 7, 2014, and an archive date of June 8, 2014. These function as administrative markers for the announcement record rather than an application deadline, since the award had already been designated.
Who can be contacted for additional details or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153.
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