Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0074
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0074
- 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 Jul 11, 2013 and posted on Jul 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is just an announcement that this cooperator was already selected for this cooperative agreement due to their work with the Upper Housatonic Valley National 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 $78,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,000.00 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 just an announcement that this cooperator was already selected for this cooperative agreement due to their work with the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0074) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement, not a competitive grant solicitation. The notice exists mainly to document that a single cooperator had already been selected because of their ongoing work with the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (UHVNHA). In other words, there was no open application period in the typical sense and no expectation that new applicants could compete for the award, even though standard federal posting fields like closing date and eligibility appear in the listing.
The agreement is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance), which usually signals that NPS anticipates active involvement with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The total funding amount is fixed at $78,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $78,000, and the announcement anticipates only one award. The opportunity also carries a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash, in-kind support, or a combination) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement.
The core purpose of the project is to complete and carry out the National Heritage Area management plan in line with the authorizing legislation and the specific FY13 workplan and budget referenced as Attachment A. This is the central deliverable: moving from planning to implementation in a way that meets the federal requirements tied to National Heritage Area assistance. Alongside plan completion and execution, the recipient commits to ongoing public engagement by holding public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation. The intent is to keep the broader community informed, gather feedback, and maintain transparency as projects and priorities move forward.
A key requirement is inclusive planning and coordination. The cooperator must include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing the management plan. This reflects how National Heritage Areas are designed to work: they are partnership-based, locally driven, and rely on collaboration among municipalities, regional entities, and civic organizations rather than direct federal land ownership or top-down management. The announcement emphasizes that broad participation is not optional but an expected part of the approach.
The cooperative agreement also places strong emphasis on legal and regulatory compliance. The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, specifically calling out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Practically, this means that as projects are planned and implemented, the recipient must evaluate environmental impacts and potential effects on historic properties and cultural resources, and follow the appropriate review and consultation processes. In addition, the recipient is responsible for preparing any required compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or the state, ensuring that the necessary analyses, determinations, and records are assembled before actions move forward.
Administratively, the listing shows an eligible applicant category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), but the eligibility language is largely moot here because the awardee was already chosen. The notice was posted July 11, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2013, and an archive date of July 17, 2013, which is consistent with a brief public posting meant to satisfy federal transparency requirements rather than to solicit proposals. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (UHVNHA) Cooperative Agreement
1) Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement announcement, not a competitive grant solicitation. It was posted primarily to document an award to a single cooperator that had already been selected based on ongoing work with the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area (UHVNHA).
2) Was there an open application period?
Not in the typical sense. Although the listing includes standard federal posting fields such as a closing date and eligibility, the intent of the notice was not to invite new applicants to compete. The posting reflects a transparency/documentation requirement rather than an open call for proposals.
3) Why does the listing show a closing date if it was not open for competition?
Federal opportunity postings often require standard fields (including open/close dates) even when the purpose is to document a cooperative agreement with a pre-selected partner. In this case, the dates align with a brief public posting rather than a normal competitive application window.
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0074.
5) What type of federal award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements generally indicate that NPS expects active involvement with the recipient during the project, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation.
6) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is under CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
7) What is the total funding amount for the project?
The total funding amount is fixed at $78,000.
8) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $78,000 and the award ceiling is also $78,000. In other words, the amount is fixed.
9) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this announcement?
The announcement anticipates only one award.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash, in-kind support, or a combination) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement.
11) What is the main purpose or core deliverable of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to complete and carry out the National Heritage Area management plan in alignment with the authorizing legislation and the specific FY13 workplan and budget referenced as Attachment A. The central deliverable is moving from planning to implementation in a way that meets federal requirements tied to National Heritage Area assistance.
12) What ongoing public engagement is required?
The recipient must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on management plan implementation. The intent is to keep the community informed, gather feedback, and maintain transparency as priorities and projects move forward.
13) Who must be included in planning and coordination activities?
The cooperator must include units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in developing the management plan. The announcement treats broad participation as an expected requirement, consistent with how National Heritage Areas operate as partnership-based and locally driven efforts.
14) Does the cooperative agreement require compliance with specific laws and regulations?
Yes. The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal laws. The notice specifically calls out compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
15) What does NEPA and NHPA compliance mean for the recipient in practical terms?
Practically, it means that as projects are planned and implemented, the recipient must evaluate environmental impacts and potential effects on historic properties and cultural resources, and follow the appropriate review and consultation processes.
16) Who prepares the required compliance documentation?
The recipient is responsible for preparing any required compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or the state, ensuring the necessary analyses, determinations, and records are assembled before actions move forward.
17) What eligibility category is shown in the listing?
The listing shows an eligible applicant category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the eligibility language is largely moot here because the awardee was already selected.
18) When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 11, 2013. The original and current closing date shown is July 16, 2013. The archive date is July 17, 2013.
19) Who is the contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
The listed contact for technical issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
20) What is the broader intent behind this posting?
The notice exists mainly to document that a single cooperator had already been selected because of ongoing work with the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area. It reflects a short public posting designed to meet federal transparency requirements rather than to solicit competing proposals.
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