Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00575
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Notice of Intent to Award is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.. (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 $53,900.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan Implementation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00575) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on carrying out the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Act of 2000 and putting into action the Wekiva Wild and Scenic Comprehensive River Management Plan (2012). The core purpose is practical implementation: the agreement is meant to spell out the roles and responsibilities of the involved parties as they work together on protection strategies for the river's designated Outstandingly Remarkable Values, which are the special qualities that justified federal Wild and Scenic River recognition and that require long-term safeguarding through coordinated management.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary community development funding and is tied to CFDA number 15.954. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals an active federal partnership rather than a standard grant where the recipient operates with more independence. In practice, that usually means the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in planning, oversight, coordination, or shared decision-making as implementation work proceeds, aligning actions with the river management plan and the statute's intent.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The notice indicates an anticipated total structure of multiple awards, with an expected five awards and an award ceiling of $53,900. The posting date is August 29, 2016. Importantly, the announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and not an open call for proposals. That means it is not requesting applications and is instead providing public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund a specific federal financial assistance project without full and open competition, a common approach when an agency has a justified rationale for selecting a particular partner or set of partners.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, partnership-driven funding action to support on-the-ground and programmatic steps that advance the 2012 comprehensive management plan for the Wekiva River system, with emphasis on coordinated responsibilities and concrete protection strategies aimed at maintaining the river's Outstandingly Remarkable Values over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Plan Implementation" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) P16AS00575.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is practical implementation of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Act of 2000 and the Wekiva Wild and Scenic Comprehensive River Management Plan (2012). The agreement is intended to define roles and responsibilities among the involved parties as they work together on protection strategies for the river.
What does "Management Plan Implementation" mean in this context?
In this context, it means carrying out on-the-ground and programmatic steps that advance the 2012 comprehensive management plan for the Wekiva River system, rather than creating a new plan.
What are the "Outstandingly Remarkable Values" referenced in the opportunity?
They are the special qualities that justified federal Wild and Scenic River recognition for the Wekiva River system and that require long-term safeguarding through coordinated management.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary community development funding.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.954.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on what is stated here)?
This notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically signals an active federal partnership rather than a standard grant. In practice, that usually means NPS expects substantial involvement in planning, oversight, coordination, or shared decision-making as implementation proceeds, aligned with the management plan and the statute's intent.
Who is eligible to receive funding under this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and not an open call for proposals.
If it is not an open call, does the agency want applications?
No. The notice states it is not requesting applications and is instead providing public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean for potential applicants?
Based on the information provided, it means NPS is announcing its intent to make an award without full and open competition, rather than inviting new submissions through a competitive application process.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates an anticipated structure of multiple awards, with an expected five awards.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the notice?
The award ceiling is $53,900.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 29, 2016.
What kinds of activities does this funding support (as described)?
The opportunity supports implementation activities that advance the 2012 comprehensive management plan, including coordinated responsibilities and concrete protection strategies designed to maintain the river's Outstandingly Remarkable Values over time.
What is the broader legal and planning framework behind this opportunity?
The opportunity is framed around carrying out the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Act of 2000 and implementing the Wekiva Wild and Scenic Comprehensive River Management Plan (2012).
What is the central emphasis of the partnership described in the notice?
The emphasis is on coordinated management, where the involved parties work together under defined roles and responsibilities, and where NPS has substantial involvement consistent with a cooperative agreement.
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