Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0113
The Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation notice (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0113) is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) announcement describing a discretionary cooperative agreement tied to CFDA 15.962. It is not an open grant competition and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that the NPS is entering into a single cooperative agreement with a named partner organization: Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc. The notice was created on August 2, 2018, with an original closing date of August 11, 2018, reflecting an administrative posting window rather than a period for submitting proposals.
The agreement is designed to support implementation of the Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) and related local planning efforts that protect the river's long-term resource values. The project focuses on practical, on-the-ground coordination work: keeping local river management plans current, helping communities navigate conservation-related decisions, and ensuring that river protection goals outlined in the CMP are translated into actions and policies.
The partner organization's responsibilities are laid out in five main areas. First, it will update and/or review Local River Management Plans to strengthen long-term protection of the river's values, and it will provide limited technical assistance to help carry out CMP implementation. Second, it will participate in municipal zoning and planning meetings when matters come up that could affect the Maurice River or its resource values, which positions the organization to respond directly to development proposals, land use changes, or policy decisions at the local level. Third, it will plan and implement the specific goals identified in the CMP in partnership with the NPS and in cooperation with key New Jersey entities and stakeholders, including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, and other nongovernmental organizations with river conservation interests. This highlights a coordinated, multi-organization approach rather than a standalone project.
Fourth, the agreement includes a significant public education and interpretation component. The organization will develop and produce interpretive exhibits, educational publications, and other media and interpretive programs meant to explain the river's significance and promote protection and enhancement of its values. The intent is not just outreach for awareness, but also encouraging public participation, fostering responsible stewardship, and using research and informed decision-making to guide actions that align with the CMP. Fifth, the organization will provide technical assistance and recommendations to the NPS, municipalities, other NGOs, and the State of New Jersey on managing the river's values in a manner consistent with the CMP, reinforcing its role as a subject-matter resource and coordinating partner across multiple levels of government and community organizations.
In terms of funding structure, the opportunity is listed as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project performance, such as collaboration, coordination, or shared decision-making rather than a hands-off grant. The notice anticipates one award with an award ceiling of $103,000. Eligible applicants are not broadly solicited because the award is intended for the specified organization, and the listing is primarily meant to document and publicly disclose the federal government's intent to proceed with that cooperative partnership.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0113
- 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 "Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.962.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 02, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2018 This is NOT a request for applications. This is just public notice that a cooperative agreement is being entered into with the Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries,Inc.. (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 $103,000.00 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 Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation notice?
It is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior public notice describing a discretionary cooperative agreement connected to CFDA 15.962. The notice documents the NPS intent to support implementation of the Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) through a cooperative partnership.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 18 NERO 0113.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is not an open grant competition and it is not a request for applications. The notice is a public posting that the NPS is entering into a single cooperative agreement with a specifically named partner organization.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. Eligible applicants are not broadly solicited because the award is intended for the specified organization named in the notice.
Who is the named partner organization for the cooperative agreement?
The partner organization is Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc.
What federal agency is issuing and managing this agreement?
The agreement is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is CFDA 15.962 and how does it relate to this notice?
CFDA 15.962 is the assistance listing referenced in the notice. The cooperative agreement described in the notice is tied to that listing.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is listed as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project performance (such as collaboration, coordination, or shared decision-making) rather than a hands-off grant.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates one award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $103,000.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Maurice River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) and related local planning efforts that protect the river's long-term resource values. The work emphasizes practical, on-the-ground coordination to translate CMP goals into actions and policies.
What kinds of activities and outcomes does the project focus on?
The project focuses on keeping local river management plans current, helping communities navigate conservation-related decisions, participating in local planning processes, coordinating CMP goal implementation with key partners, and expanding public education and interpretation that supports stewardship and CMP-aligned decision-making.
What are the main responsibilities of the partner organization under this agreement?
The responsibilities are described in five main areas: (1) updating and/or reviewing Local River Management Plans and providing limited technical assistance for CMP implementation; (2) participating in municipal zoning and planning meetings when issues may affect the Maurice River or its resource values; (3) planning and implementing CMP goals in partnership with NPS and in cooperation with NJDEP, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, and other stakeholders; (4) developing and producing interpretive exhibits, educational publications, and other media and interpretive programs to explain the river's significance and promote protection and enhancement of its values; and (5) providing technical assistance and recommendations to NPS, municipalities, other NGOs, and the State of New Jersey consistent with the CMP.
Does the agreement include work related to Local River Management Plans?
Yes. The partner will update and/or review Local River Management Plans to strengthen long-term protection of the river's values and provide limited technical assistance to help carry out CMP implementation.
Will the partner organization be involved in municipal planning and zoning discussions?
Yes. The partner will participate in municipal zoning and planning meetings when matters arise that could affect the Maurice River or its resource values. This allows the partner to respond directly to local development proposals, land use changes, or related policy decisions.
Which other entities are expected to be involved or coordinated with?
The notice highlights coordination with key New Jersey entities and stakeholders, including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, and other nongovernmental organizations with river conservation interests.
What public education or interpretation work is included in the project?
The agreement includes developing and producing interpretive exhibits, educational publications, and other media and interpretive programs. The intent is to explain the river's significance, promote protection and enhancement of its values, encourage public participation, foster responsible stewardship, and support research- and information-based decision-making consistent with the CMP.
Does the partner provide technical assistance to others besides NPS?
Yes. The partner will provide technical assistance and recommendations to the NPS, municipalities, other NGOs, and the State of New Jersey on managing the river's values in a manner consistent with the CMP.
When was the notice created and what was the closing date?
The notice was created on August 2, 2018, with an original closing date of August 11, 2018.
Does the closing date represent a deadline to submit proposals?
No. The dates reflect an administrative posting window rather than a period for submitting proposals, since this is not a request for applications and not an open competition.
Why was this notice posted if applications are not being accepted?
The notice serves to document and publicly disclose the federal government's intent to proceed with a single cooperative agreement with the named partner organization.
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