Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00297
The grant opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: FY19 Mormon Pioneer NHA Implementation of Management Plan" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00297) is a National Park Service funding notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on carrying out work tied directly to the management plan for the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA). The opportunity is rooted in the federal law that created the MPNHA, Public Law 109-338 (120 Stat. 1738). That statute not only established the heritage area but also directed the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a formal compact with the heritage area management entity, identified here as the Alliance. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support the on-the-ground and organizational work necessary to implement what has already been laid out in the heritage area management plan, rather than funding an unrelated new initiative.
The notice frames National Heritage Areas as congressionally recognized landscapes where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources come together to tell a cohesive story of national significance. Unlike a single historic site or park unit, a heritage area is described as a lived-in region shaped over time by the relationship between people and geography, where the remaining physical features and continuing traditions help represent broader themes of the American experience. This particular grant is meant to advance that purpose for the Mormon Pioneer NHA by supporting activities that keep the heritage area functioning and that move priority projects from planning into implementation.
Funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an ongoing, collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the recipient rather than a hands-off reimbursement style award. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.939, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs commonly used for heritage partnership efforts. The notice anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $332,097, meaning the maximum expected federal funding for the project is up to that amount. The posting date is June 19, 2019, with an original closing date of June 29, 2019, suggesting a narrow application window consistent with a targeted implementation action and, in many cases, a limited applicant pool tied to the designated management entity.
In terms of what the money is intended to support, the scope is described as a task agreement that concentrates on planning, administration, public outreach, media, and demonstration projects specifically identified in the MPNHA management plan. Planning in this context generally means the coordination and refinement needed to advance plan priorities, align partners, and sequence projects. Administration covers the core capacity required to manage the heritage area program responsibly, including oversight, partner coordination, reporting, and operational management tied to federal requirements and the compact. Public outreach and media emphasize public-facing communication, interpretation, education, and awareness-building work that helps residents and visitors understand the heritage area story and engage with its resources. Demonstration projects are typically tangible, visible efforts that show progress on the ground, test approaches, and build momentum for broader implementation, while still serving the public purpose described in the authorizing law.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility text for clarification, but the narrative makes clear that the work is intended to be carried out through the management entity (the Alliance) recognized in the establishing legislation and compact framework. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as federal financial and collaborative support for executing the heritage area management plan in ways that sustain the partnership model, strengthen public engagement, and deliver projects that preserve and interpret the natural and cultural landscape associated with the Mormon Pioneer story, consistent with the authorities and purposes of Public Law 109-338.Apply for P19AS00297
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: FY19 Mormon Pioneer NHA Implementation of Management Plan" 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 Jun 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2019. (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 $332,097.00 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 official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: FY19 Mormon Pioneer NHA Implementation of Management Plan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00297.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support work tied directly to the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) management plan. The funding is aimed at implementing what is already laid out in the management plan, rather than supporting unrelated new initiatives.
What legal authority is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is rooted in the federal law that created the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area: Public Law 109-338 (120 Stat. 1738).
How does Public Law 109-338 relate to this funding?
Public Law 109-338 established the MPNHA and directed the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a formal compact with the heritage area management entity, identified in this notice as the Alliance. This grant supports implementation work consistent with that statutory framework and the management plan.
What is a National Heritage Area (NHA) in the context of this notice?
In this notice, National Heritage Areas are described as congressionally recognized landscapes where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources combine to tell a cohesive story of national significance. They are lived-in regions shaped by the relationship between people and geography over time, with physical features and continuing traditions that reflect broader themes of the American experience.
What heritage area does this funding support?
This funding supports the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA).
What type of award is being offered?
The notice states the funding will be offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "discretionary cooperative agreement" imply for this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, it typically indicates an ongoing, collaborative relationship between the National Park Service and the recipient, rather than a hands-off, reimbursement-only style award.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $332,097, meaning the maximum expected federal funding for the project is up to that amount.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.939, described in the notice as corresponding to National Park Service assistance programs commonly used for heritage partnership efforts.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is June 19, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date is June 29, 2019.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (June 19, 2019 to June 29, 2019), the notice reflects a narrow application window.
What kinds of activities are intended to be supported with these funds?
The scope is described as a task agreement concentrating on planning, administration, public outreach, media, and demonstration projects specifically identified in the MPNHA management plan.
What does "planning" mean in this grant's scope?
In this context, planning generally refers to coordination and refinement needed to advance management plan priorities, align partners, and sequence projects for implementation.
What does "administration" mean in this grant's scope?
Administration refers to the core capacity required to manage the heritage area program responsibly, including oversight, partner coordination, reporting, and operational management tied to federal requirements and the compact.
What is meant by "public outreach and media" for this opportunity?
Public outreach and media emphasize public-facing communication, interpretation, education, and awareness-building activities that help residents and visitors understand the heritage area story and engage with its resources.
What are "demonstration projects" in this notice?
Demonstration projects are described as tangible, visible efforts that show progress on the ground, test approaches, and build momentum for broader implementation, while still serving the public purpose described in the authorizing law and the management plan.
Is this grant meant to fund new, unrelated projects?
No. The notice characterizes the funding as supporting implementation of the existing MPNHA management plan, not an unrelated new initiative.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult additional eligibility text for clarification. However, the narrative indicates the work is intended to be carried out through the management entity (the Alliance) recognized in the establishing legislation and the compact framework.
What is the "Alliance" referenced in the notice?
The Alliance is identified as the heritage area management entity referenced in the authorizing statute and compact framework, and is described as the entity through which the work is intended to be carried out.
Why does the notice suggest a limited applicant pool?
The notice includes a short application window and frames the work as targeted implementation tied to the designated management entity, which commonly aligns with a limited pool of eligible applicants connected to the authorized management structure.
What is the overall goal of the opportunity as described?
Overall, the opportunity is described as federal financial and collaborative support for executing the MPNHA management plan in ways that sustain the heritage partnership model, strengthen public engagement, and deliver priority projects that preserve and interpret the natural and cultural landscape associated with the Mormon Pioneer story, consistent with Public Law 109-338.
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