Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0007

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0007) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior to inform the public that the agency intends to make a single financial assistance award without competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications, meaning the NPS is not soliciting proposals from the general public through an open application process. Instead, the notice serves as a formal announcement that an award will be issued as a mandatory, non-competitive cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.939.

The planned award has an anticipated maximum amount (award ceiling) of $82,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on December 18, 2017, and lists an original closing date of December 28, 2017, which functions more as an administrative timeline for the public notice rather than a typical application deadline, since applications are not being accepted.

Project activities supported by the cooperative agreement focus on the ongoing management and operational support of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District in a way that aligns with the Districts authorizing legislation. The recipient is expected to use the provided funds for management operations that sustain and advance the Districts purposes, rather than for unrelated programming. A central part of the work is coordination and partnership building: the recipient must work collaboratively with local government entities, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations, reflecting the Districts landscape-scale nature and the need for multi-jurisdictional cooperation in preservation, planning, and stewardship.

In addition to operational support and coordination, the award emphasizes encouraging economic viability in ways that remain consistent with the Districts preservation and interpretive goals. This typically means supporting approaches that help local communities and partners benefit economically from heritage resources and cultural tourism, while still protecting battlefield landscapes and historic assets and maintaining the integrity of the Districts mission.

Finally, the recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal legal requirements. The notice specifically highlights compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which commonly require environmental review, consideration of impacts to historic properties, and consultation processes when federally assisted activities could affect cultural or natural resources. Overall, the notice describes a targeted, non-competitive cooperative agreement intended to fund district management functions, strengthen regional coordination, support mission-compatible economic activity, and ensure legal compliance in carrying out funded work.

  • The Department of the Interior, 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 "Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2017.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 2017 This announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service#8217s intention to award financial assistance for the following project activities without 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 $82,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District funding opportunity (NPS 18 NERO 0007)?

It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior stating the agency intends to make a single financial assistance award. The notice is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0007 and is tied to CFDA 15.939.

Is this notice a request for applications (RFA) or an open call for proposals?

No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. NPS is not soliciting proposals from the general public through an open, competitive application process.

How will the award be made if there is no competition?

The award is planned as a mandatory, non-competitive cooperative agreement. The purpose of the notice is to inform the public that NPS intends to issue this single award without competition.

How many awards are expected under this opportunity?

One award is expected.

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The anticipated maximum amount (award ceiling) is $82,000.

What type of funding instrument will be used?

The notice describes the funding as a cooperative agreement (a type of financial assistance award) rather than a standard grant competition.

What is CFDA 15.939 and why is it mentioned?

CFDA 15.939 is the program identifier referenced in the notice to indicate the federal assistance listing under which the cooperative agreement is being issued.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on December 18, 2017.

What is the listed closing date, and does it function like a normal application deadline?

The notice lists an original closing date of December 28, 2017. However, because the notice is not accepting applications, this date functions as part of the administrative timeline for the public notice rather than a typical deadline for applicants.

What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The cooperative agreement is intended to support the ongoing management and operational support of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District in a manner consistent with the District's authorizing legislation.

What kinds of activities are expected to be supported with the funding?

The notice emphasizes management operations that sustain and advance the District's purposes. Activities focus on district management functions and operational support, not unrelated programming.

Does the opportunity prioritize coordination and partnerships?

Yes. A central element of the work is coordination and partnership building. The recipient is expected to collaborate with local government entities, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations to support preservation, planning, and stewardship across the District's multi-jurisdictional landscape.

Why is collaboration with local governments and regional organizations highlighted?

The District is described as landscape-scale and multi-jurisdictional, meaning effective management and stewardship depend on cooperation among multiple partners and jurisdictions.

Is economic viability part of the project focus?

Yes. The award emphasizes encouraging economic viability in ways that remain consistent with the District's preservation and interpretive goals.

What does "economic viability consistent with preservation goals" mean in this notice?

It generally refers to approaches that help local communities and partners benefit economically from heritage resources and cultural tourism while still protecting battlefield landscapes and historic assets and maintaining the integrity of the District's mission.

Are there specific legal compliance requirements mentioned?

Yes. The recipient must comply with all applicable state and federal legal requirements. The notice specifically highlights compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Why are NEPA and NHPA specifically called out?

NEPA and NHPA are commonly implicated when federally assisted activities could affect cultural or natural resources. They can require environmental review, consideration of impacts to historic properties, and consultation processes as part of responsible project implementation.

Does the notice describe the award as targeted to specific district needs?

Yes. Overall, the notice describes a targeted, non-competitive cooperative agreement intended to fund district management functions, strengthen regional coordination, support mission-compatible economic activity, and ensure legal compliance.

Can the funds be used for unrelated programs outside the District's purposes?

The notice indicates the recipient is expected to use funds for management operations that sustain and advance the District's purposes, rather than for unrelated programming.

What does the notice communicate to the public if applications are not being accepted?

It serves as a formal public announcement that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive financial assistance award, providing transparency about the planned cooperative agreement and its focus areas.

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