New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park Cooperative Management

 

To work collaboratively with interested entities and individuals to provide for visitor understanding, appreciation and enjoyment.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.940
Federal Agency/Office
National Park Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 No information available. Assisted with a multi-year conservation and treatment exhibit project; Provided public educational and interpretive programs; completed historical and cultural research.
Fiscal Year 2017 Two Ongoing Projects
Fiscal Year 2018 No Data Available
Fiscal Year 2019 No Data Available
Authorization
U. S.C.; 410ddd(e)(2)(a) New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, education institutions, and private nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General Public
Credentials/Documentation
.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Interested parties contact the park superintendent to discuss possible projects. Some projects are subject to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on project need and the amount of funding available each year.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project and eligible funding. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact.
Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.
Renewals
If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.
How are proposals selected?
Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov, but will include: Appropriateness to the themes and mission of the park Contribution to visitor understanding, appreciation and enjoyment Clarity of project objections including final product or result Ability to clearly demonstrate matching requirement Ability to clearly demonstrate collaborative nature and park's substantial involvement
How may assistance be used?
Funding is limited to cooperative agreements with interested entities and individuals to provide for the preservation, development, interpretation, and use of the park.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Program Performance Report
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Per 2 CFR Part 200.333 - 200.337
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. Per the park's enabling legislation every one dollar of Federal funds shall be matched by four dollars of funds contributed by non-federal sources to provide for the preservation, development, interpretation, and use of the park. Every dollar of Federal funds shall be matched by one dollar of funds contributed by nonfederal sources for construction, restoration and rehabilitation of visitors and interpretive facilities.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Depends on the complexity of the project. Dependent on availability of funds.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Meghan Kish meghan_kish@nps.gov New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park 33 William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Headquarters Office
Park Superintendent, New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
33 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740 US
meghan_kish@nps.gov
Phone: xxx.xxx.xxxx
Website Address
http://www.nps.gov/nebe
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1036-0-1-130
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 18$15,000.00; FY 19 est $15,000.00; FY 20 Estimate Not Available FY 17$0.00; FY 16$60,933.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range: $2,500.00 - $122,500 Average: $7,500.00
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
2 CFR, Part 200, 43 CFR, OMB Circulars, standard forms, and program information
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 No information available Conservation and Treatment for the Purrinton and Russel Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage 'Round the World; public interpretive and educational programming
Fiscal Year 2017 CONSERVATION AND TREATMENT FOR THE PURRINGTON AND RUSSELL GRAND PANORAMA OF A WHALING VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD
Fiscal Year 2018 No Data Available
Fiscal Year 2019 No Data Available

 



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