Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0012
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0012
- 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 Mar 20, 2013 and posted on Mar 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $72,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area" listing (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0012) is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not inviting applications. Instead, it functions as a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) has already issued a single cooperative agreement award to the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area entity. The announcement makes clear that the award is being used to support education, outreach, stewardship, and management plan development activities connected to the National Heritage Area.
The award structure is a mandatory cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient works in partnership with NPS and is expected to coordinate closely with the agency rather than simply receiving a pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement. The total and fixed funding amount for this action is $72,000, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $72,000, and the announcement anticipates exactly one award. The assistance is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, indicating the recipient must contribute non-federal resources or in-kind support in accordance with the agreement terms.
Programmatically, the recipient responsibilities are centered on completing and implementing a management plan consistent with the authorizing legislation and the cooperative agreement conditions. Work is guided by the FY13 Workplan and Budget referenced as Attachment A. Beyond drafting the plan, the recipient is expected to move into implementation activities, reflecting that the agreement is meant to produce on-the-ground progress rather than a purely conceptual planning exercise.
Public engagement is an explicit requirement. The awardee must hold public meetings at least twice per year (semiannually) focused on management plan implementation. The announcement also stresses broad local and regional participation in management planning, requiring the inclusion of units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations. This signals an emphasis on collaborative governance and ensuring the heritage area is managed with input from municipalities, regional entities, and community-based partners rather than by a single organization in isolation.
Compliance and permitting obligations are also highlighted as core deliverables. The recipient must comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which commonly require environmental review and cultural resource consultation when federal funding or approvals are involved. In practical terms, that means the awardee must prepare any needed compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or relevant state authorities, ensuring proposed projects and plan actions meet environmental and historic preservation standards before moving forward.
Administratively, the posting date and creation date are March 20, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 25, 2013, and an archive date of March 26, 2013. Those dates are largely procedural because there was no open application period; they mainly reflect the federal system timeline for publishing and archiving the award notice. The announcement lists the eligible applicant type as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than institutions of higher education), consistent with how many National Heritage Areas are managed through nonprofit coordinating entities.
For additional information or trouble accessing the full notice, the contact provided is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153, associated with the Upper Housatonic Valley NHA announcement through the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The listing titled "Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0012) is not a competitive grant solicitation. It is a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) has already issued a single award.
Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice is not inviting applications and there is no open application period associated with it.
What type of award is being used for this funding?
The funding is issued as a mandatory cooperative agreement. This means the recipient is expected to work in partnership with NPS and coordinate closely with the agency, rather than receiving a low-involvement pass-through grant.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The announcement anticipates exactly one award.
What is the total funding amount for this action?
The total and fixed funding amount is $72,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $72,000, indicating the amount is fixed for this action.
Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) is associated with this award?
The assistance is tied to Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Does this award include a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources or in-kind support in accordance with the cooperative agreement terms.
What is the purpose of the award?
The award supports education, outreach, stewardship, and management plan development activities connected to the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.
What are the recipient's main responsibilities under the cooperative agreement?
The recipient's responsibilities center on completing and implementing a management plan consistent with the authorizing legislation and the cooperative agreement conditions.
Is there a referenced workplan or budget guiding the work?
Yes. The work is guided by the FY13 Workplan and Budget referenced as Attachment A.
Is the work limited to planning, or does it include implementation?
It includes implementation. In addition to drafting the management plan, the recipient is expected to move into implementation activities, reflecting an expectation of on-the-ground progress.
Are public meetings required as part of the award?
Yes. The awardee must hold public meetings at least twice per year (semiannually) focused on management plan implementation.
Who is expected to participate in management planning and engagement efforts?
The announcement requires broad local and regional participation, including units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
What compliance requirements are specifically mentioned?
The notice highlights compliance with applicable state and federal laws, specifically naming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
What does NEPA and NHPA compliance imply for funded activities?
It implies the recipient must prepare any needed compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or relevant state authorities, so that proposed projects and management plan actions meet environmental and historic preservation standards before moving forward.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are March 20, 2013. The original and current closing date is March 25, 2013. The archive date is March 26, 2013.
Do those dates represent an application window?
No. The dates are largely procedural because there was no open application period; they primarily reflect the federal system timeline for publishing and archiving the award notice.
What applicant type is listed as eligible in the announcement?
The announcement lists the eligible applicant type as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than institutions of higher education), consistent with how many National Heritage Areas are managed through nonprofit coordinating entities.
Who can be contacted for more information or help accessing the full notice?
The contact provided is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153, associated with the National Park Service and the Upper Housatonic Valley NHA announcement.
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