Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0125
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0125
- 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 "What Freedom Means to Me Dialogues" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.938 Boston African American National Historic Site Cooperative Agreement with the Museum of African American History.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2015 and posted on Aug 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This is just an announcement that the The Museum of African American History has entered into a cooperative agreement to continue their work on the project What Freedom Means to Me Dialogues.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 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 the The Museum of African American History has entered into a cooperative agreement to continue their work on the project What Freedom Means to Me Dialogues.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "What Freedom Means to Me Dialogues" notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0125) is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement stating that a cooperative agreement has already been executed with The Museum of African American History (MAAH). It is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. In other words, the public posting functions as a formal disclosure that a single, specific partner organization has been selected to continue work on an ongoing project connected to the Boston African American National Historic Site.
The agreement supports continued delivery of the "What Freedom Means to Me" community dialogues, with reference to Medicine Wheel Productions as part of the dialogues effort. The overall funding amount is fixed at $40,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $40,000, and the notice anticipates one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligibility field lists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not open for applications because the cooperative agreement is already in place.
A major focus of the cooperative agreement is clarifying operational roles and public access responsibilities at two key historic properties associated with Boston’s Black heritage: the African Meeting House and the Abiel Smith School. Under the terms described, MAAH commits to keeping public areas accessible at reasonable times, either free of charge or for a reasonable admission fee. MAAH also assumes primary responsibility for interpreting these sites, meaning it leads the historical storytelling, exhibit framing, and general visitor-facing interpretation connected to the locations.
The agreement also preserves NPS access and interpretive involvement. MAAH must grant NPS staff access to the sites at reasonable times and cooperate with NPS in conducting historical and related studies, including studies tied to the historic fabric of the properties. In addition, MAAH must allow NPS to conduct interpretive tours both inside and outside the African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School, reflecting a shared interpretive presence even while MAAH holds primary interpretive responsibility.
Operational and compliance obligations are explicitly placed on MAAH for day-to-day management. The museum must remain in compliance with the existing lease agreement with the City of Boston related to the Abiel Smith School. It is responsible for daily operations and maintenance across both sites, including mechanical systems, facility management, janitorial services, and staffing of the bookstore, along with providing interpretive and visitor services. The museum also assumes responsibility for all utilities associated with both sites, reinforcing that routine operating costs and building functionality sit with MAAH under this arrangement.
The notice further lays out coordination and readiness expectations between MAAH and NPS. MAAH must provide supplemental training to NPS on the Black Heritage Trail and on exhibits, including relevant literature and materials, at least 60 days before a new exhibition opens (except when circumstances are beyond MAAH’s control). MAAH is also required to provide NPS with standard operating procedures for emergency evacuations for both sites, ensuring consistent safety protocols. For day-to-day operational requests involving additional NPS personnel or materials, MAAH must route those requests through the BOAF Site Manager, establishing a clear communication channel for routine coordination.
Key administrative details in the posting include the activity being categorized as "Other" with an explanation that this is merely an announcement, the CFDA number listed as 15.938 (Boston African American National Historic Site cooperative agreement), and dates showing the notice posted on Aug 13, 2015, with an original/current closing date of Aug 22, 2015, and an archive date of Aug 23, 2015. A point of contact is provided for access issues: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist (phone 215-597-9153).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "What Freedom Means to Me Dialogues" notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0125)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice announcing that a cooperative agreement has already been executed with The Museum of African American History (MAAH). The posting functions as a formal disclosure of an existing, single-partner award connected to an ongoing project at the Boston African American National Historic Site.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice repeatedly clarifies it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. The cooperative agreement is already in place with MAAH.
Can organizations apply for this funding?
No. Despite the eligibility field listing nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice states the agreement has already been executed and is not open for applications.
Who is the partner organization named in the notice?
The Museum of African American History (MAAH) is the specific partner organization identified as having the executed cooperative agreement.
What project or effort does the cooperative agreement support?
The agreement supports continued delivery of the "What Freedom Means to Me" community dialogues. The notice references Medicine Wheel Productions as part of the dialogues effort.
What is the total funding amount for this agreement?
The total funding amount is fixed at $40,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are set at $40,000, meaning the announced award amount is not variable.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Which historic sites are specifically covered by the operational and public access terms described?
The notice highlights two key historic properties associated with Boston's Black heritage: the African Meeting House and the Abiel Smith School.
What public access responsibilities does MAAH commit to under the agreement?
MAAH commits to keeping public areas accessible at reasonable times, either free of charge or for a reasonable admission fee.
Who has primary responsibility for interpreting the African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School?
MAAH assumes primary responsibility for interpretation at these sites, including the historical storytelling, exhibit framing, and general visitor-facing interpretation.
Does NPS retain access to the sites under this agreement?
Yes. MAAH must grant NPS staff access to the sites at reasonable times.
Does the agreement require MAAH to cooperate with NPS on studies or research?
Yes. MAAH must cooperate with NPS in conducting historical and related studies, including studies tied to the historic fabric of the properties.
Can NPS conduct interpretive tours at the African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School?
Yes. MAAH must allow NPS to conduct interpretive tours both inside and outside the African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School, reflecting a shared interpretive presence.
Who is responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance at the two sites?
The notice places day-to-day management responsibilities on MAAH. This includes daily operations and maintenance across both sites.
What types of operational services are included in MAAH's responsibilities?
Responsibilities described include mechanical systems, facility management, janitorial services, staffing of the bookstore, and providing interpretive and visitor services.
Who is responsible for utilities at the African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School?
MAAH assumes responsibility for all utilities associated with both sites.
Are there any specific compliance obligations mentioned?
Yes. MAAH must remain in compliance with the existing lease agreement with the City of Boston related to the Abiel Smith School.
What training or readiness requirements does MAAH have to support NPS?
MAAH must provide supplemental training to NPS on the Black Heritage Trail and on exhibits, including relevant literature and materials, at least 60 days before a new exhibition opens (except when circumstances are beyond MAAH's control).
Does MAAH have emergency preparedness obligations under the agreement?
Yes. MAAH is required to provide NPS with standard operating procedures for emergency evacuations for both sites.
How should routine requests involving additional NPS personnel or materials be handled?
The notice states that for day-to-day operational requests involving additional NPS personnel or materials, MAAH must route those requests through the BOAF Site Manager.
What is the CFDA number listed in the notice?
The CFDA number listed is 15.938, described as the Boston African American National Historic Site cooperative agreement.
How is the activity categorized in the posting?
The activity is categorized as "Other," with an explanation that this posting is merely an announcement.
What are the key posting dates shown in the notice?
The notice shows it was posted on Aug 13, 2015. It lists an original/current closing date of Aug 22, 2015, and an archive date of Aug 23, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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