Opportunity ID: 253864
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P14AS00074 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Involvement in River Conservation and Recreation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.921 — Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service¿s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. ABSTRACT OVERVIEW American Rivers (AR) is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, wildlife and nature. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, with regional operations in the Northwest and Southeast and field offices in California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. AR works with a network of strategic partners, such as the Hydropower Reform Coalition, to implement innovative solutions and promote our rivers as valuable assets that are vital to our health, safety, and quality of life. Through this Agreement, NPS and AR will work jointly to promote and enhance public involvement in river conservation and use for recreation. The specific objectives of this Agreement are: 1. To encourage public involvement in river conservation and recreation. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT American Rivers agrees to: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT Substantial involvement on the part the National Park Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award. In particular, the National Park Service will be responsible for the following: National Park Service agrees to: SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable. In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (1) Unsolicited Proposal ¿ The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives; (2) Continuation ¿ The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity; (3) Legislative intent ¿ The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress¿ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose; (4) Unique Qualifications ¿ The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications; (5) Emergencies ¿ Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed. The National Park Service did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria: (4) UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DESCRIPTION: Websites for organizations that work nationwide were reviewed to identify their target audience and how they engage the public; their expertise in specific areas for anticipated tasks (i.e., hydropower, wild and scenic rivers, water trails); and relationships with river recreation organizations. Results are shown in the table below, highlighting responsive qualifications. American Rivers has unique qualifications for this procurement. NPS has successfully worked with American Rivers on similar tasks under a previous Cooperative Agreement, which provides additional continuity benefits to the government. ORGANIZATION TARGET AUDIENCE/FOCUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE RELATIONSHIPS WITH RIVER CONSERVATION GROUPS ¿ Public STATUTORY AUTHORITY 16 USC §1(g) authorizes the NPS to enter into cooperative agreements that involve the transfer of NPS appropriated funds to state, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out National Park Service programs. 16 USC 1271 et seq. Specific authorities of the Secretary of Interior under Section 11 (b) the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended, to enter into cooperative agreements including provisions for limited financial or other assistance to encourage participation in the protection and management of river resources. These authorities are delegated to the Director of the National Park Service by Part 245 of the Department of the Interior Manual |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
June Zastrow
June_Zastrow@nps.gov Email:June_Zastrow@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service¿s intention to fund the following project activities.
This notice of intent to award applies to this specific financial assistance announcement only. Please see the attached abstract for statutory authority regarding this announcement and for the use of financial assistance. |
Apr 14, 2014 | |
| Apr 14, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P14AS00074 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Involvement in River Conservation and Recreation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.921 — Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service¿s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. ABSTRACT OVERVIEW American Rivers (AR) is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, wildlife and nature. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, with regional operations in the Northwest and Southeast and field offices in California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. AR works with a network of strategic partners, such as the Hydropower Reform Coalition, to implement innovative solutions and promote our rivers as valuable assets that are vital to our health, safety, and quality of life. Through this Agreement, NPS and AR will work jointly to promote and enhance public involvement in river conservation and use for recreation. The specific objectives of this Agreement are: 1. To encourage public involvement in river conservation and recreation. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT American Rivers agrees to: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT Substantial involvement on the part the National Park Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award. In particular, the National Park Service will be responsible for the following: National Park Service agrees to: SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable. In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (1) Unsolicited Proposal ¿ The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives; (2) Continuation ¿ The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity; (3) Legislative intent ¿ The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress¿ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose; (4) Unique Qualifications ¿ The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications; (5) Emergencies ¿ Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed. The National Park Service did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria: (4) UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DESCRIPTION: Websites for organizations that work nationwide were reviewed to identify their target audience and how they engage the public; their expertise in specific areas for anticipated tasks (i.e., hydropower, wild and scenic rivers, water trails); and relationships with river recreation organizations. Results are shown in the table below, highlighting responsive qualifications. American Rivers has unique qualifications for this procurement. NPS has successfully worked with American Rivers on similar tasks under a previous Cooperative Agreement, which provides additional continuity benefits to the government. ORGANIZATION TARGET AUDIENCE/FOCUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE RELATIONSHIPS WITH RIVER CONSERVATION GROUPS ¿ Public STATUTORY AUTHORITY 16 USC §1(g) authorizes the NPS to enter into cooperative agreements that involve the transfer of NPS appropriated funds to state, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out National Park Service programs. 16 USC 1271 et seq. Specific authorities of the Secretary of Interior under Section 11 (b) the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended, to enter into cooperative agreements including provisions for limited financial or other assistance to encourage participation in the protection and management of river resources. These authorities are delegated to the Director of the National Park Service by Part 245 of the Department of the Interior Manual |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
June Zastrow
June_Zastrow@nps.gov Email:June_Zastrow@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P14AS00074 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Involvement in River Conservation and Recreation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.921 — Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service¿s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. ABSTRACT OVERVIEW American Rivers (AR) is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, wildlife and nature. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, with regional operations in the Northwest and Southeast and field offices in California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. AR works with a network of strategic partners, such as the Hydropower Reform Coalition, to implement innovative solutions and promote our rivers as valuable assets that are vital to our health, safety, and quality of life. Through this Agreement, NPS and AR will work jointly to promote and enhance public involvement in river conservation and use for recreation. The specific objectives of this Agreement are: 1. To encourage public involvement in river conservation and recreation. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT American Rivers agrees to: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT Substantial involvement on the part the National Park Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award. In particular, the National Park Service will be responsible for the following: National Park Service agrees to: SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable. In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria: (1) Unsolicited Proposal ¿ The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives; (2) Continuation ¿ The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity; (3) Legislative intent ¿ The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress¿ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose; (4) Unique Qualifications ¿ The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications; (5) Emergencies ¿ Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed. The National Park Service did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria: (4) UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION DESCRIPTION: Websites for organizations that work nationwide were reviewed to identify their target audience and how they engage the public; their expertise in specific areas for anticipated tasks (i.e., hydropower, wild and scenic rivers, water trails); and relationships with river recreation organizations. Results are shown in the table below, highlighting responsive qualifications. American Rivers has unique qualifications for this procurement. NPS has successfully worked with American Rivers on similar tasks under a previous Cooperative Agreement, which provides additional continuity benefits to the government. ORGANIZATION TARGET AUDIENCE/FOCUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE RELATIONSHIPS WITH RIVER CONSERVATION GROUPS ¿ Public STATUTORY AUTHORITY 16 USC §1(g) authorizes the NPS to enter into cooperative agreements that involve the transfer of NPS appropriated funds to state, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out National Park Service programs. 16 USC 1271 et seq. Specific authorities of the Secretary of Interior under Section 11 (b) the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended, to enter into cooperative agreements including provisions for limited financial or other assistance to encourage participation in the protection and management of river resources. These authorities are delegated to the Director of the National Park Service by Part 245 of the Department of the Interior Manual |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
June Zastrow
June_Zastrow@nps.gov Email:June_Zastrow@nps.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | June Zastrow June_Zastrow@nps.gov Email: June_Zastrow@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.921 | PKG00195275 | Apr 14, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 | View |
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