Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0016
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0016
- 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 "Wheeling 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 21, 2013 and posted on Mar 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 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 $291,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $291,000.00 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 a notice that Wheeling National Heritage Area has ALREADY been given the award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Wheeling National Heritage Area" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 13 NERO 0016) is a National Park Service notice describing a mandatory cooperative agreement award that had already been made at the time of posting. It is explicitly not a request for applications and was published mainly to document that the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation had already been selected to receive the funding under CFDA 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance). The announcement was posted on March 21, 2013, with a very short administrative window before closing on March 26, 2013, and it was archived on March 27, 2013, reinforcing that this was a formal public notice rather than a competitive grant solicitation.
The award amount is fixed at $291,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $291,000, and the notice anticipates one award total. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects ongoing involvement or collaboration during the period of performance rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The opportunity is categorized as "Mandatory," indicating it is not discretionary or open competition. Although the eligible applicant category listed is a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the eligibility language repeatedly clarifies that no applications are being sought because the recipient has already been designated.
The core of the notice lays out what the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation commits to doing with the award. First, the organization must implement the heritage area management plan in line with the terms of the cooperative agreement and the authorizing legislation, as detailed in an Attachment A labeled the FY13 Workplan and Budget. Second, the recipient must hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on how the management plan is being implemented, which is meant to ensure transparency and ongoing community engagement. Third, the corporation is required to coordinate with local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit partners, reflecting the partnership-based structure typical of National Heritage Areas.
In addition to program delivery requirements, the notice emphasizes compliance obligations. The recipient must follow applicable state and federal laws, specifically citing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which commonly apply when projects could affect environmental resources or historic properties. Related to those requirements, the corporation must prepare any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by the National Park Service and/or the state, depending on the project and jurisdiction. This compliance component signals that the funded activities may involve planning, interpretation, preservation, or other actions that could trigger environmental and cultural resource review processes.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact at the National Park Service: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at (215) 597-9153. Overall, this posting functions as a public record of a single, predetermined cooperative agreement award supporting implementation of the Wheeling National Heritage Area management plan, with defined public engagement, intergovernmental coordination, and legal compliance responsibilities attached to the funding.
Wheeling National Heritage Area (NPS 13 NERO 0016) FAQs
What is the "Wheeling National Heritage Area" funding opportunity (NPS 13 NERO 0016)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice documenting a mandatory cooperative agreement award that had already been made at the time of posting. The notice is associated with CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and that no applications are being sought because the recipient had already been designated/selected.
Why does the notice have open and close dates if no applications are being accepted?
The posting window appears to be administrative, supporting the purpose of the announcement as a formal public record. The notice was posted on March 21, 2013, closed on March 26, 2013, and was archived on March 27, 2013.
Who is the intended/selected recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation had already been selected to receive the funding.
What is the funding amount?
The award amount is fixed at $291,000. The award floor is $291,000 and the award ceiling is $291,000.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates a total of one award.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this award?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement generally means NPS expects ongoing involvement or collaboration during the period of performance, rather than simply issuing funds without continued participation.
How is this opportunity categorized (discretionary vs. mandatory)?
It is categorized as "Mandatory," meaning it is not discretionary and not open for competition.
What applicant type is listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant category listed is a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also repeatedly clarifies that no applications are being sought because a recipient has already been designated.
What are the main program requirements tied to the award?
The notice describes three core commitments for the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation: (1) implement the heritage area management plan consistent with the cooperative agreement and authorizing legislation, as detailed in Attachment A (the FY13 Workplan and Budget); (2) hold public meetings at least twice per year focused on implementation of the management plan; and (3) coordinate with local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit partners.
What is Attachment A (FY13 Workplan and Budget) referenced in the notice?
Attachment A is described as the FY13 Workplan and Budget, and it is cited as the place where implementation details for the heritage area management plan are laid out in connection with the cooperative agreement and authorizing legislation.
Are there public engagement requirements?
Yes. The recipient is required to hold public meetings at least twice per year that focus on how the management plan is being implemented, supporting transparency and community engagement.
Are partnership and coordination requirements included?
Yes. The recipient must coordinate with local governments, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit partners, reflecting the partnership-based structure described as typical of National Heritage Areas.
What compliance obligations are highlighted in the notice?
The notice emphasizes that the recipient must comply with applicable state and federal laws, specifically citing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
Does the recipient have to prepare compliance documentation?
Yes. The notice states the corporation must prepare any necessary compliance documentation for review and approval by NPS and/or the state, depending on the project and jurisdiction.
Why are NEPA and NHPA mentioned?
The notice links these laws to projects that could affect environmental resources or historic properties, and it signals that funded activities may involve planning, interpretation, preservation, or other actions that could trigger environmental and cultural resource review.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The notice identifies CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist (National Park Service), as the point of contact at (215) 597-9153.
What is the main purpose of posting this notice?
Based on the information provided, the posting functions as a public record of a single, predetermined cooperative agreement award supporting implementation of the Wheeling National Heritage Area management plan, including public engagement, coordination, and legal compliance responsibilities.
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