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This document is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Department of the Interior National Park Service for the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Public Programming and Educational Outreach program. The funding opportunity seeks a program partner to assist the park in achieving its legislative purpose of preserving, protecting, and interpreting sites related to the landmark Supreme Court decision ending public school segregation, with a focus on planning events in five communities leading up to the 75th anniversary commemoration in 2029.

The NOFO offers a cooperative agreement with total anticipated funding between $25,000 and $250,000, with one award expected. The application deadline is February 9, 2026, with an anticipated project start date of March 26, 2026, and end date of December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other public entities. The program will be funded under the National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education grant program (CFDA 15.954). The partner will be responsible for logistical support, event planning, community outreach, and developing educational programs related to civil rights and the Brown v. Board of Education historical sites.

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U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service

Financial Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Funding Opportunity Number: P26AS00046

Contents

BASIC INFORMATION3
ELIGIBILITY5
Cost Sharing Requirement5
GET READY TO APPLY6
Required System Registrations6
PROGRAM OVERVIEW6
Program Goals6
Program Description7
Legislative Authority7
Type of Award7
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION8
Application Contents and Format8
Application Documents8
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES10
Address to Request Application Package10
Submission Dates and Times10
Submission Instructions11
APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION12
Eligibility Review12
Merit Review Criteria13
Review and Selection Process14
Risk Review16
AWARD NOTICES16
POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION17
Administration and National Policy Requirements17
Reporting17
Other Information18
Appendix A - Application Package Forms SF424, SF424A, SF424B, detailed budget instructions19

BASIC INFORMATION

Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Public Programming and Educational Outreach: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park – FY2026 Announcement Type: Initial Funding Opportunity Number: P26AS00046 Legislative Authority: 54 USC 101702(a) Cooperative Agreements, Transfer of Service Appropriated Funds Assistance Listing Number: 15.954 Conservation, Protection, Education & Outreach Total Anticipated Funding to Award: $25,000 - $250,000 Anticipated Number of Awards: 1 Anticipated Amount Per Award: An estimated range of $25,000 to $250,000 of funding is anticipated for each award. The amount of funding available per award for this NOFO will be determined as part of the application review process based on applications received and funding made available through appropriations.

Cost Sharing Required? No Submission Dates and Times: Issue Date – December 11, 2025, Application Due Date – February 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Estimated Processing Time: 45 days Anticipated Award Date: Projects receiving funding through this NOFO will start once funding has been secured and awards have been made.

OMB Control Number:

Have Questions? Contact: Ian Armstrong, FA_EastCCO@nps.gov or James H. Williams, james_williams@nps.gov

Executive Summary Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park seeks a program partner to assist the park in achieving its legislative purpose, i.e., “(1) to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations, the places that contributed materially to the landmark United States Supreme Court decision that brought an end to segregation in public education; and (2) to interpret the integral role of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the civil rights movement; and (3) to assist in the preservation, protection, and interpretation of related resources within Topeka, Kansas, Summerton, South Carolina, Farmville, Virginia, Wilmington, Claymont, and Hockessin, Delaware and the District of Columbia that further the understanding of the civil rights movement and the context of Brown v. Board of Education.” (PL 102-525 and PL 117-123)

· The partner will assist the park in planning events in the five communities listed in PL 117-123. The events will include, but are not necessarily limited to, annual anniversary events in May, leading up to the seventy-fifth anniversary commemoration in 2029.

· The partner will provide logistical support, such as payment of honoraria, travel costs, and other program expenses, related to events and programs arranged as part of this agreement.

· The partner will use its outreach tools and community networks to publicize events and programs and will assist in the recruitment of interns, youth, or other project staff.

· The partner will collaborate with NPS staff and community organizations in Kansas to enhance interpretation and educational outreach and to promote the park’s efforts to strengthen its ties to heritage tourism and educational organizations in the five Brown communities.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants ☒ State governments ☒ County governments ☒ City or township governments ☐ Special district governments ☐ Independent school districts ☒ Public and State controlled institutions of higher education ☒ Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) ☐ Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities ☐ Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) ☒ Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education ☐ Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education ☒ Private institutions of higher education ☐ Individuals ☐ For profit organization other than small businesses ☐ Small businesses ☐ Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) ☐ Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Additional Information on Eligibility In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 101702(a), Transfer of Service Appropriated Funds, this funding opportunity is limited to a State, local, or tribal government or other public entity, an educational institution, or a private nonprofit organization.

Foreign Entities or Projects: This program does not provide funding to foreign entities or for projects conducted outside the United States.

Excluded Parties: NPS conducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. The NPS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.

Cost Sharing Requirement Non-Federal cost sharing is not required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO.

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration

Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.

To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to complete registration.

· Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.

· Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you need, including during renewal.

· Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help page.

☒ GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts applications through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow for 30 days to register and set up a Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

☒ SIMPLER.GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts applications through Simpler.Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals The goals of this program are to achieve the legislated purpose of Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in the areas of public programming, interpretation, preservation, and education. Depending on available funding from NPS, the program will result in anniversary events in multiple locations each year, an annual symposium at one of the Brown Five locations, development of interpretive programs and materials, and increased engagement of students, visitors, and heritage tourism organizations with the national historical park. Data will be collected on the number and type of program attendees, the number and quality of new or revised interpretive materials, and the number of students and visitors engaged in other program activities. For the first time, the park will work with its affiliated areas to collect data on visits, engagement, and programs to incorporate into the park’s visitor use statistics and programmatic analysis.

Program Description This program engages with partners in order to further the mission of the National Park Service and efforts in public outreach and education that are not covered under other specific financial assistance programs. Educational and public programs provided through this agreement will engage the public in five locations related to the Brown v. Board of Education cases. The project will result in annual symposia, anniversary commemorations every May leading up to the 75th anniversary in 2029, and increased engagement of students and teachers learning about the impact of the Brown decisions.

Legislative Authority 54 USC 101702(a) Cooperative Agreements, Transfer of Service Appropriated Funds

Type of Award Stand-Alone Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument of financial assistance entered into when the principal purpose of the relationship of the agreement is to transfer something of value from the Federal awarding agency to the non-Federal entity to carry out a public purpose authorized by a law, and substantial involvement on the part of the National Park Service is anticipated in carrying out the funded activity. Stand-alone cooperative agreements contain terms and conditions, statements of work, and funding that is obligated by the cooperative agreement. They are not linked to task agreements or master cooperative agreements as they are fully self-contained.

Substantial Involvement for Cooperative Agreement:

Substantial involvement may include:

· NPS is involved with the non-Federal entity in describing the goals, jointly developing the scope and the activities to be accomplished. This must be combined with other substantial involvement, such as providing technical assistance or any of the statements listed below, that goes beyond Federal stewardship responsibilities.

· NPS will provide cultural programs to the team members including park tours, educational programs, talks on the history of the park, and other similar programs in a variety of media and will coordinate among other NPS units in the area to provide joint educational programs and field trips to NPS and other related sites.

· NPS will provide the programmatic structure of the project, provide special interpretive programs, and provide educational elements of the project such as skill development and leadership development.

· NPS staff will work together with the non-Federal entity to jointly organize and deliver seminars, workshops, and types of training programs for the purpose of promoting historic preservation and interpretation to non-Government entities, States, Tribes, and local governments and the general public.

· NPS will provide the services of a Program Coordinator to serve as liaison to (the non-Federal entity) for the work under this agreement. This includes consulting and working specifically with the non-Federal entity’s program coordinator.

Other Information: Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are not eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Contents and Format Pre-Application Requirements Prior to submitting an application, applicants should review presidential actions found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI secretary’s Orders found at: https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By submitting an application in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all current and applicable executive and secretary orders. Furthermore, applicants acknowledge that funding will be restricted for projects that do not align with Administration priorities or do not comport with Administration directives, including the President’s Executive Order on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the EO and SO on Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.

Application Documents Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below. Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.

FORMS
REQUIREMENT

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying.

Required from all applicants

SF-424A, Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs
Required for non-construction projects

Detailed Budget

Note: A sample template is provided in Appendix A but use of this template is not required.

Required from all applicants

Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019)
Required from all applicants
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.
SF424B; Assurances
Required from all applicants

Project Narrative The proposal is a narrative description that should specifically address each of the review criteria (see Merit Review Criteria) The proposal text must be no longer than 20 pages, no smaller than font size 11, and have 1-inch margins. The 20-page limit includes all text, figures, references, and resumes (Forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, and the statement of indirect charges are not counted as part of the page limit). Additionally, only information that is pertinent to the proposal should be included.

Budget Narrative Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs, including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.

Budget items must be:

· Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary

· Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles

Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect costs, including the rate to be applied:

· De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).

· Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).

Other Required Information Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112. Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement: Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:

· Activities: Description any overlapping activities.

· Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.

· Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.

· A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.

· Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected date of the funding decision.

Uniform Audit Reporting Statement: U.S. states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non- profit organizations expending $1,000,000 USD or more in Federal award funds in the applicant’s fiscal year must submit a Single Audit report for that year through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse’s Internet Data Entry System, in accordance with 2 CFR 200 subpart F. U.S. state, local government, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit applicants must state if your organization was or was not required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year. If your organization was required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year, provide the EIN associated with that report and state if it is available through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse website.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package Submission Dates and Times Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Note: Per 2 CFR 1402.204 (f) Bureaus and offices must consider the timeliness of the application submission. Applications that are submitted beyond the announced deadline date must be removed from the review process.

Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified during the selection process.

Submission Instructions Applications must be submitted by Grants.gov to the National Park Service by the deadline.

In the event the applicant experiences technical difficulties with submitting their application, please contact: Ian Armstrong at FA_EastCCO@nps.gov.

Apply Through Grants.gov To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these steps below to apply:

· Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it through your organization for review before submitting.

· Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.

· Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab

· Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the application.

The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.

Application System Technical Support For Grants.gov technical registration and submission, downloading forms, and application packages, contact:

Grants.gov Customer Support 1-800-518-4726 Support@grants.gov

Apply through Simpler.Grants.gov Applicants will have the option to apply through Simpler.Grants.gov, a new and improved web interface currently in beta testing. This platform offers a streamlined application experience and is being piloted with real users. To apply through Simpler.Grants.gov, you must be an individual applicant or an EBIZ Point of Contact (POC), as listed in your organization’s SAM.gov registration.

How to apply:

1. Go to Simpler.Grants.gov and click the “Sign in” button in the top right corner. Follow the Login.gov prompts to sign in or create an account.

2. After signing in, go to Simpler.Grants.gov/search and locate this opportunity using the Funding Opportunity Number.

3. On the opportunity listing page, you’ll see an “Apply” button when signed in. Click “Apply” to start your application.

4. Once your application loads, bookmark the unique URL shown in your browser. You’ll need this link to return to your in-progress application later.

5. Complete all necessary forms and upload any supporting documents to the Attachments section.

6. When you’re ready to submit, click the “Submit application” button at the top of the page.

For technical support or to provide feedback about your experience using Simpler.Grants.gov, email simpler@grants.gov. This is a pilot opportunity, and the platform is still in testing. The Simpler.Grants.gov team may contact you directly to collect feedback and learn from your experience.

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility review.

If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200 and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR 25.205 for more information.

If selected for award, NPS reserves the right to request additional or clarifying information for any reason deemed necessary, including, but not limited to:

(a) Other budget information

(b) Financial capability

(c) Evaluation of risk

(d) Name and phone number of the Designated Responsible Employee for complying with national policies prohibiting discrimination (See 43 C.F.R. § 17)

If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in writing.

Merit Review Criteria NPS will evaluate and consider only those applications that separately address each of the merit review criteria in the Project Narrative application requirement. Each applicant is required to provide a detailed project narrative of the following criteria elements. It is highly recommended that the project narrative has sections labeled by criterion.

Criterion 1- Logistical Support – 35%

Criterion 1

Logistical Support for Honoraria, Travel, and Event Costs
Weight 35%
Logistical Support
Applicant demonstrates the capacity to manage project funds, to disburse those funds in accordance with federal guidelines, and to arrange travel, event services, honoraria, and other items necessary to successful programs with the park .

Criterion 2 – Outreach Tools and Community Networks – 30%

Criterion 2

Outreach Tools and Community Networks for Program Planning
Weight 30%
Outreach Tools and Community Networks
Applicant demonstrates its capacity to use outreach tools, including social media, email, and web sites, to publicize events and programs across sites similar in complexity to the geographical variety of the Brown Five communities; applicant demonstrates its skill in using existing community networks in the Brown Five communities or in developing new community networks in similar, past projects.

Criterion 3 – Program Development --20%

Criterion 3

Program Development around Themes Related to Civil Rights and Education
Weight 20%
Program Development
Applicant demonstrates its success in working with a national park site, including the site’s affiliated areas, to develop interpretation and educational programs that may include, but are not limited to, teacher training, student exchanges, interpretive media (print and digital), symposia with prominent speakers and authors, and grant applications with external funders.

Criterion 4 – Event Planning - 15%

Criterion 4

Event Planning for Annual Anniversaries
Weight 15%

Event Planning

Applicant demonstrates success in planning and coordinating a series of annual anniversary events across several locations in widely dispersed locations such as the Brown Five communities; applicant demonstrates success in working collaboratively with a varied group of community partners, including but not limited to universities, colleges, museums, historical societies, public libraries, civil rights organizations, and professional organizations.

Review and Selection Process NPS personnel, and in some cases independent reviewers, will review all proposals. All proposals for funding will be considered using the criteria outlined above. A summary of the review panel comments may be provided to the applicant if requested.

a. Initial Review Prior to conducting the comprehensive merit review, an initial review will be performed to determine whether: (1) the applicant is eligible for an award; (2) the information required by the NOFO has been submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements of the NOFO are satisfied; (4) the proposed project is responsive to the program objectives of the NOFO (program determination); and (5) the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable executive and secretary orders including the President’s EO on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the EO and SO on Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from further review.

b. Comprehensive Merit Review All applications that satisfactorily pass the initial review will be eligible for the Comprehensive Merit Review. Each criteria element will be scored on a 0-10 point scale:

10
Superior
(100 % of weighted average)
8
Good
(80 % of weighted average)
6
Satisfactory
(60 % of weighted average)
4
Marginal
(40 % of weighted average)
2
Poor
(20 % of weighted average)
0
Not Acceptable
(No score)

The following numerical rating values may be assigned: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0.

The scoring of each criterion must be based on the strengths and weaknesses of the application narrative. To assist in assigning an appropriate score, the following will be used as a guideline:

Rating
Descriptive Statement
10
Superior: Applicant fully addresses all aspects of the criterion, convincingly demonstrates that it will meet the Government's performance requirements and demonstrates no weaknesses.
8
Good: Applicant fully addresses all aspects of the criterion, convincingly demonstrates a likelihood of meeting the Government's requirements, and demonstrates only a few minor weaknesses.
6
Satisfactory: Applicant addresses all aspects of the criterion and demonstrates the ability to meet the Government's performance requirements. The Application contains weaknesses and/or a number of minor weaknesses.
4
Marginal: Applicant addresses all aspects of the criterion and demonstrates the ability to meet the Government's performance requirements. The Application contains significant weaknesses and/or a significant number of minor weaknesses.
2
Poor: Applicant addresses some aspects of the criterion and demonstrates some doubt in the likelihood of successfully meeting the Government's requirements. Significant weaknesses are demonstrated and clearly outweigh any strength presented.
0
Not Acceptable: Applicant does not address all aspects of the criterion and the information presented indicates a strong likelihood of failure to meet the Government's requirements.

c. Selection The Selection Official may consider the merit review recommendation, program policy factors (list any specific policy factors and/or important criteria to be noted by the applicant while preparing their submission – examples: geographic distribution of project performance and impact, leveraging of Federal funding, project addresses a critical resource, diversity of project partners, leveraging of programmatic resources, etc.), and the amount of funds available to select applications for funding.

d. Discussions and Award The Government may enter into discussions with a selected applicant for any reason deemed necessary, including, but not limited to: (1) only a portion of the application is selected for award; (2) the Government needs additional information to determine that the applicant is capable of complying with the requirements of the Department of Interior (DOI) Financial Assistance Regulations, and/or (3) additional specific terms and conditions are required. Failure to satisfactorily resolve the issues identified by the Government may preclude award to the applicant.

This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:

· figures are correct

· estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives

· avoid obviously unallowable costs

· identify costs requiring prior approval

· ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly

· confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.

This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may choose to not make an award.

Risk Review Prior to making an award, the program assesses the risk posed by the applicant per 2 CFR 200.206. If an award will be made, the program may apply special conditions corresponding to the risk assessed. For awards over the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), the program reviews eligibility and financial integrity information in the applicant’s SAM.gov records per 2 CFR 200.206(a). The program also assesses financial management capabilities, project delivery experience, staffing resources, past performance, administration and reporting compliance records, and overall project complexity and potential challenges. Negative information that leads to an applicant being designated as “Medium Risk” or “High Risk” may result in specific conditions, as identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.206, being incorporated into the final award.

AWARD NOTICES

Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.

Anticipated start date: March 26, 2026 Anticipated end date: December 31, 2026

POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements For award administration and national policy requirements, see the DOI Standard Terms and Conditions. Infrastructure projects require the use of American iron, steel, manufacture products, and construction materials per 2 CFR 184.

NPS will communicate any other program- or project-specific special terms and conditions to recipients in their notices of award.

Data Availability Per the Financial Assistance Interior Regulation (FAIR), 2 CFR §1402.315:

(a) All data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, valuation products or other scientific assessments in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual, resulting from a financial assistance agreement is available for use by the Department of the Interior, including being available in a manner that is sufficient for independent verification.

(b) The Federal Government has the right to:

(1) Obtain, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, or other scientific assessments, produced under a Federal award; and

(2) Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, or other scientific assessments, for Federal purposes, including to allow for meaningful third-party evaluation.

Reporting The recipient’s Notice of Award will detail all reporting requirements, including frequency, due dates, and instructions for requesting extensions. In general, but not limited to, recipients must:

· Submit Federal Financial reports and Program Performance reports.

· Use the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) form for financial reporting,

· Monitor award activities and report on program performance per 2 CFR 200.329,

· Promptly notify the awarding program in writing of any issues, delays, or conditions impairing award objectives per 2 CFR 200.329(e),

· Disclose any conflicts of interest related to their award that arise during the award period per 2 CFR 1402.112,

· Report on the status of real property acquired under the award in which the Federal government retains an interest per 2 CFR 200.330, and

· Report all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award per 2 CFR 200.113.

· Report any matters related to recipient integrity and performance to SAM.gov per Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200.

· If the Federal share of the award is more than $100,000 and the recipient makes or agrees to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection to the award, disclose those activities using the Disclosure of Lobbying (SF-LLL) form per

43 CFR 18.100.

· Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires certain recipients to report information on executive compensation through SAM.gov and information on all sub-awards, subcontracts, and consortiums over $30,000 to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).

Events may occur between the scheduled performance reporting dates which have significant impact upon the supported activity. In such cases, recipients are required to notify NPS in writing as soon as the recipient becomes aware of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions that will materially impair the ability to meet the objective of the Federal award. This disclosure must include a statement of any corrective action(s) taken or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation. The recipient should also notify NPS in writing of any favorable developments that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner or at less cost than anticipated or producing more or different beneficial results than originally planned.

Other Information Payments Domestic recipients are required to register in and receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), unless approved for a waiver by NPS. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank outside the U.S. are required to receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s International Treasury Services (ITS) System. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank in the U.S. are required to enter and maintain current banking details in their SAM.gov entity profile and receive payment through the Automated Clearing House network by electronic funds transfer (EFT). NPS will include recipient-specific instructions on how to request payment, including identification of any additional information required and where to submit payment requests, as applicable, in all Notices of Award.

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