Foa_Content_of_P23AS00515.pdf

National Park Service

CRFA-PGC - Cultural Resources Financial Assistance

P23AS00515

Table of Contents A. Program Description

B. Federal Award Information

B1. Total Funding

B2. Expected Award Amount

B3. Anticipated Award Funding and Dates

B4. Number of Awards

B5. Type of Award

C. Eligibility Information

C1. Eligible Applicants

C2. Cost Sharing or Matching

C3. Other

Eligible costs

What Is Not Funded

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission

D3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

D4. Submission Dates and Times

D5. Intergovernmental Review

D6. Funding Restrictions

D7. Other Submission Requirements

Program Images Worksheet

Proof of Non-Profit Status, if applicable

Letters of Support, if applicable

E. Application Review Information

E1. Criteria

E2. Review and Selection Process

Review and Selection Process

Evaluation of Applicant Risk

E3. CFR – Regulatory Information

E4. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates

F. Federal Award Administration Information

F1. Federal Award Notices

F2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

F3. Reporting

G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s)

G1. Program Technical Contact

G2. Program Administration Contact

G3. Application System Technical Support

H. Other Information

A. Program Description Authority:

Legislative Authority:

• 54 USC §302904 - Direct grants for the preservation of properties included on National Register

• 54 USC §3001 et seq. - National Historic Preservation Act

• Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, enacted as Public Law 117-328

Federal Regulations: 2 C.F.R. § 200, 2 C.F.R. § 1402

Assistance Listing:

15.904 Program Background, Objectives, and Goals:

The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic properties. Public Law 117-328 provides $12.5 million for the FY2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program.

The intent of this program is to provide funds to the recipient (referred to as prime grantee) that is regranted to projects that have been selected through a locally administered competitive process. Prime grantees determine the focus and criteria for their subgrant program and develop their own application process and criteria for choosing which buildings will receive subgrants.

Subgrants could be limited to a single town, commercial or historic district, made available to rural communities in a particular county, or throughout a multi-county region or an entire state.

Subgrants could be targeted to specific types of resources (e.g. civic/institutional, anchor buildings, “main street” commercial properties, minority historic districts) and/or specific activities (e.g. facade improvements, roofs, mechanical systems, accessibility). Successful applications will clearly show how the subgiant program meets the economic development needs of the area it targets. Prime grantees cannot use grant funds for their own properties, or submit applications for individual buildings or pre-selected projects.

Characteristics of Successful Applications

Applications that demonstrate the following characteristics will have the greatest likelihood of being selected for funding:

• A clear grasp of the economic revitalization goals the subgrant program is designed to achieve - what are the economic revitalization needs of the targeted rural community/ies?

• The economic revitalization goals and the proposed subgrant program are supported in relevant state or local plans - does the subgrant program help implement the community's comprehensive plan? Will this program implement the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan?

• The subgrant program is targeted and strategic - is the proposed subgrant program designed in such a way that the revitalization goals are likely to be achieved?

• The prime grantee has sufficient capacity to administer the subgrant program - is there adequate staffing and technical support for the prime grantee and the subgrantees?

• Administrative costs charged to the grant are minimized to deliver more funding to subgrants. The program has a preference for 5% or less of the grant funds being utilized for those costs, but applicants should ensure that proper administration is managed even if resulting in a higher rate. Administrative costs are distinct from Program costs.

Program costs are those that are necessary to carry out the scope of work, including design and implementation of the subgrant program, subgrant project monitoring, and technical review and compliance. Administrative costs are those costs related to complying with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement, including reporting, invoicing/accounting, and indirect costs.

Prime Grantee Roles and Responsibilities

Prime grantees will be required to design and implement a subgrant program to competitively select projects that meet the program's goals, monitor the projects during construction, and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and other Federal regulations and guidelines. Specific requirements for the administration of subgrant programs can be found in 2 CFR 200.331-333 and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual, Chapter 8.

Following the issuance of a grant award, prime grantees will be required to:

• Prepare written program guidelines describing the purpose, terms, and processes for the subgrant program

• Prepare application materials and manage a competitive selection process

• Evaluate the risk level of subgrant recipients

• Prepare written subgrant agreements with subgiant recipients

• Facilitate the technical review and compliance process for subgrant projects with NPS

• Facilitate execution of easements or preservation agreements with the State Historic

Preservation Office or qualified easement holding organizations

• Monitor the performance of subgrant projects for compliance with the approved scope of work and terms of the subgiant agreement

• Issue payments to subgrant recipients and seek advances/reimbursement from NPS in accordance with Federal regulations and the grant agreement

• Provide all necessary reporting to NPS as the prime grantee including interim financial and progress reports, compliance review, and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)

• Comply with all other regulations, terms, and conditions https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/subject-group-ECFR031321e29ac5bbd https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/historic-preservation-fund-grant-manual.htm https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/historic-preservation-fund-grant-manual.htm

Definition of Rural

Subgrant properties must be located in rural areas that are not adjacent to urbanized areas. For purposes of this program, rural places are defined by:

• Communities with populations of 50,000 or less as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• Cities and towns with populations of 50,000 or more and their adjacent urbanized areas are not eligible.

To determine eligibility, look up your community here:

https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=irp

National Register of Historic Places

All properties awarded subgrants through this program must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the end of the grant period. Properties may be listed individually or identified as contributing to a listed historic district. Properties that have been designated National Historic Landmarks are considered listed in the National Register.

Properties that are not yet listed in the National Register may be awarded subgrants if they have been determined eligible for listing by the State Historic Preservation Office at the time the subgrant is awarded. These properties must be listed in the National Register by the end of the prime grant period. Costs for preparing National Register nominations are eligible as a grant cost. National Park Service owned sites are not eligible for funding.

Funding Opportunity Goals Foster economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic properties.

B. Federal Award Information

B1. Total Funding Estimated Total Funding $12,500,000

B2. Expected Award Amount Maximum Award $750,000 Minimum Award $200,000

B3. Anticipated Award Funding and Dates Anticipated Award Date September 03, 2024 https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=irp

Subgrant programs receiving funding through this NOFO will start once funding has been secured and awards have been made. Do not anticipate a start date sooner than 6 months after the application due date.

B4. Number of Awards Expected Number of Awards

B5. Type of Award Funding Instrument Type G - Grant

- A legal instrument of financial assistance between The National Park Service and a non-Federal entity that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. § 6302, 6304:

(1) Is used to enter into a relationship the principal purpose of which is to transfer anything of value from the Federal awarding agency to the non-Federal entity to carry out a public purpose authorized by a law of the United States (see 31 U.S.C. § 6101(3)); and not to acquire property or services for the Federal awarding agency’s direct benefit or use;

(2) Is distinguished from a cooperative agreement in that it does not provide for substantial involvement between the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity and the non-Federal entity in carrying out the activity contemplated by the Federal award.

C. Eligibility Information

C1. Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants 00 – State governments 01 – County governments 02 – City or township governments 04 – Special district governments 07 – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 12 – Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 13 – Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility This funding opportunity is limited to:

• Nonprofit, tax-exempt U.S. organizations, with or without 501c(3) designation

• Tribal Historic Preservation Offices

• State Historic Preservation Offices

• Certified Local Governments (list provided at http://go.nps.gov/clg )

• Special district governments, except school districts

Eligible Subgrant Recipients must be:

• Properties listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

• Properties located in rural areas, definition below

• Properties within the grantee’s jurisdiction

Definition of Rural

Subgrant properties must be located in rural areas that are not adjacent to urbanized areas. For purposes of this program, rural places are defined by:

• Communities with populations of 50,000 or less as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• Cities and towns with populations of 50,000 or more and their adjacent urbanized areas are not eligible.

To determine eligibility, look up your community here:

C2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement No Non-Federal cost share is not required for this agreement but may be considered as a competitive factor.

C3. Other

1. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are not eligible. Each application must be for a separate phase if it is a part of a multi-phase project, and significant progress must be demonstrated on prior phases to warrant additional funding.

2. Projects funded under this program constitute “undertakings” as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended (54 U.S.C. 306108).

Accordingly, after the grant is awarded, the National Park Service will work with the grantee to complete the consultation process for Section 106.

3. Section 110 of the NHPA will apply to National Historic Landmarks.

4. All projects will also be reviewed for effects under the National Environmental

Protection Act (NEPA).

5. All work will be reviewed to ensure it meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and

Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.

6. If the project is doing work to or preparing a National Register nomination for a property and the owner is different than the applicant, then the applicant must include written http://go.nps.gov/clg permission from the owner to proceed with the project and any required easements or covenants. The letter of owner consent must be submitted with the application, signed no earlier than 60 days before the application due date, and pertain to this particular application. Previous letters of owner consent will not be accepted.

7. Administration costs necessary to complete and administer the program cannot exceed 25% of total cost (primary and subgrants combined). This limitation for the Historic Preservation Fund is by statute, 54 U.S.C. 302902. Lower relative administrative costs will be considered as a competitive factor. Applicants with administrative costs of no more than 5% will receive the highest rating for this portion of the Feasibility rating criteria. Administrative costs are: Allowable, reasonable, and allocable costs related to the overall management of activities directly related to finance (accounting, auditing, budgeting, contracting), general administrative salaries and wages (grant administration, personnel, property management, equal opportunity) and other “overhead” functions (general legal services, general liability insurance, depreciation on buildings and equipment, etc.) not directly attributable to specific program areas identified in the grant agreement. All administrative costs reported must be absolutely necessary for program implementation, such as the cost items identified in the final grant agreement or items otherwise approved in writing by the NPS Awarding Officer (AO).

8. Preparation of architectural/engineering plans and specifications not to exceed 20% of individual subgrant costs.

9. Section 54 USC 302902 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grantees agree to assume, after the completion of the project, the total cost of continued maintenance, repair, and administration of the grant-assisted property in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior. Accordingly, recipients awarded funds for the physical preservation of a historic site shall sign a preservation agreement/covenant/easement (easement) with the State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer in which the site is located or with a preservation organization acceptable to the

NPS.

A draft copy of the easement template must be submitted to the NPS within one year of grant agreement execution for review and comment. All preservation easements must be executed by registering with the deed of the property. The preservation easement must document the grant assisted condition of the site and the historic character defining features as part of the document registered with the deed.

The term of the preservation easement is dependent on the amount of assistance the historic property receives from this opportunity:

Amount of Federal Assistance Awarded Easement Term Requirement

$1-$50,000 5-year minimum preservation agreement; an easement or easement amending the deed is not required

$50,001 - $250,000 10-year minimum preservation easement $250,001 - $500,000 15-year minimum preservation easement $500,001- $750,000 20-year minimum preservation easement

$750,001+ 25-year minimum preservation easement o If the historic property is not currently protected by a preservation easement or the easement does not meet the minimum federal requirements, a preservation easement or amendment must be executed that meets the minimum requirements and duration.

o If the historic property is currently subject to a preservation easement that was NOT created as a requirement of a previous HPF grant but meets federal requirements, an amendment shall be executed for an additional duration to meet the requirements of the funding awarded. For example, if a property had 10 years remaining on a previous 20-year easement and receives $300,000 in HPF funding, an amendment to add 5 years would be required to meet the 15-year duration requirement.

o If the historic property is currently subject to an easement that was created as a requirement of a previous HPF grant, an amendment must be executed for the full additional duration required by the new funding awarded. For example, if a property had 10 years remaining on a previous HPF grant induced easement and receives $300,000 in HPF funding, an amendment to add 15 years would be required. The resulting property will then be protected by an easement for a total of 25 years from the effective date of the easement.

o If a property receives multiple HPF grants, the minimum required duration of the easement for each grant will be added together for a cumulative duration requirement.

For example, if a property receives three HPF grants in successive years, each for $500,000, the minimum required easement duration would be 45 years.

o If the historic property is currently protected by a perpetual or other non-HPF induced preservation easement that meets or exceeds federal requirements as determined by the NPS, no additional duration or amendments are necessary.

o Applicants who plan to apply for multiple HPF grants for a single property may execute a perpetual easement to satisfy the requirement and reduce the administrative costs of amendments.

Eligible costs Eligible costs under this award are as described in this Notice, 2 CFR 200, and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual (HPF Manual).

For this program they also include:

• Administrative costs necessary to complete and administer the grant requirements;

• Rehabilitation of properties via subgrant;

o Eligible properties include historic districts, buildings, sites, structures and objects listed in the National Register of Historic Places, o All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and o All projects receiving repair assistance must enter into a preservation agreement/covenant/easement.

• Cost for establishing/administering an easement/covenant for the properties;

• Cost for any required audits or financial requests;

• Cost for the production of a project sign;

• Costs for public notice of grant opportunity;

• Costs associated with required training or reporting; and

• Any other costs as determined eligible by the NPS in accordance with the OMB circulars, NPS policies, and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.

What Is Not Funded

• Construction of new buildings

• Acquisition of collections or historic sites

• Conservation of collections

• Long-term maintenance or curatorial work beyond the grant period

• Reconstructing historic properties (recreating all or a significant portion that no longer exists)

• Moving historic properties or work on moved historic properties that are no longer eligible for listing in the NRHP

• Cash reserves, endowments, revolving funds, or fund-raising costs

• Work performed prior to announcement of award

• Work on sites owned by the NPS

• Lobbying or advocacy activities

• Costs for work already completed or funded through other federal programs

• Direct and indirect administrative costs may exceed 25% of the total project budget

• Miscellaneous costs, contingencies, reserves, and overhead

Excluded Parties:

NPSconducts 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.

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

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package All application information is available on grants.gov.

A full application consists of:

Documents 1 through 8 will be available within the “Manage Workspace” Page

1. SF-424 (Application for Financial Assistance)

2. SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs)

3. SF-424B (Assurance for Non-Construction Programs)

*Please note: ALL applicants must fill out the SF-424A and SF-424B, they are mandatory for all grant applications.

4. SF-424C (Budget Information for Construction Programs)

5. SF-424D (Assurance for Construction Programs)

6. SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), if anticipated award is over $100,000

7. Project Abstract Summary

8. Attachments Form

Documents 9 through 11 can be found on the “Related Documents” tab within the Grants.gov opportunity.

9. Program Description Worksheet

10. Budget Justification Worksheet

a. Do you have policies and procedures in place that meet the financial management standards in 2 CFR 200.302? NPS may ask for copies of policies if selected for funding.

b. Do you have a single audit and was it submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse? If no, do you have another type of audit or other annual financial statement?

c. Can you certify that there will be no overlap of Federal Funding?

d. Attach a complete set of financial statements including:

i. Balance sheet/Statement of Financial Position

ii. Statement of Revenue and Expense/Statement of Activities

iii. Statement of Cash Flow

11. Program Images Worksheet

12. Indirect Cost Statement (See D6. Funding Restrictions below)

13. Proof of Nonprofit Status (Submit if applicable, see below)

14. Letters of Support (Submit if applicable, see below)

There is no required sequence or naming convention for attaching items to the Attachments Form.

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission Project Narrative

• Program descriptions must address each of the evaluation criteria and applications will be reviewed against this rubric as part of the merit evaluation process.

• NPS will evaluate and consider only those applications that separately address each of the four criteria listed in Section E.

• Each criterion is limited to 6,000 characters including spaces, and a program timeline is limited to 6,000 characters including spaces. No additional sections will be reviewed.

• A suggested Program Description Worksheet format is included under the “Related Documents” tab on grants.gov which includes all character limits.

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Applicants must submit the appropriate Standard Form (SF)-424, Application for Federal Assistance. Individuals applying as a private citizen (i.e., unrelated to any business or nonprofit organization you may own or operate in your name), must complete the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance-Individual form. All other applicants must complete the standard SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance. The required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. The SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance must be complete, signed, and dated. Do not include any proprietary or personally identifiable information. Please note: Enter only the amount requested from this Federal program in the “Federal” funding box on the SF-424 Application form. Include any other Federal sources of funding in the “Other” box and provide details on those Federal source(s) and funding amount(s) in the required Budget Narrative (see the “Budget Narrative” section below).

Complete this form as much as possible with all applicable information.

Note: You must provide your ZIP Code + 4, 0000 is not acceptable. Your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) must exactly match the UEI under your SAM.gov record.

Applicants must submit the appropriate SF-424 Budget Information form and Budget Narrative.

For non-construction programs or projects, applicants must complete and submit the SF-424A, “Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs” form. All of the required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. Federal award recipients and subrecipients are subject to Federal award cost principles in 2 CFR 200.

Applicants must submit the appropriate SF-424 Budget Information form and Budget Narrative.

For construction programs or projects, applicants must complete and submit the SF-424C, “Budget Information for Construction Programs”. All of the required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. Federal award recipients and subrecipients are subject to Federal award cost principles in 2 CFR 200.

Any applicant organization that has not completed the financial assistance certifications and representations within their SAM.gov registration must submit the appropriate signed and dated Assurances form. All of the required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov.

Any applicant organization that has not completed the financial assistance certifications and representations within their SAM.gov registration must submit the appropriate signed and dated Assurances form. All required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov.

Detailed Budget Narrative The project budget shall include detailed information on all cost categories and must clearly identify all estimated project costs. Unit costs shall be provided for all budget items including the cost of work to be provided by contractors or sub-recipients. In addition, applicants shall include a narrative description of the items included in the project budget, including the value of in-kind contributions of goods and services provided to complete the project when cost share is identified to be included (reference section C of this announcement). Cost categories can include, but are not limited to, those costs items included on the SF424A or SF424C.

• All costs listed in the SF-424A/SF-424C must correspond to the activities in the Program Description and must be outlined in the Budget Justification Worksheet. However, do not include your cost breakdown as part of the narrative Program Description.

• Costs must be broken out into Federal and matching funds by cost center such as personnel, fringe benefits, travel, administrative costs, etc.

• If matching share is included in your budget, please list the sources of non-Federal match as well as if the match is secured or unsecured.

• The following questions must be answered in your budget justification:

▪ Do you have policies and procedures in place that meet the financial management standards in 2 CFR 200.302? NPS may ask for copies of policies if selected for funding.

▪ Do you have a single audit and was it submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse? If no, do you have another type of audit or other annual financial statement?

▪ Attach a complete set of financial statements including:

a. Balance sheet/Statement of Financial Position

b. Statement of Revenue and Expense/Statement of Activities

c. Statement of Cash Flow

Project Abstract Summary Please complete and submit with your application package the Project Abstract Summary form with the following information:

• Funding Opportunity Number;

• Goals and Objectives of your proposed project;

• Summary of Project Activities;

• Performance Goals including milestones and expected outcomes;

• Who will benefit from your project.

This information will be transmitted to USASpending.gov and be viewable by the public.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Per the Financial Assistance Interior Regulation (FAIR), 2 CFR §1402.112, applicants must state in their application if any actual or potential conflict of interest exists at the time of submission.

(a) Applicability.

(1) This section intends to ensure that non-Federal entities and their employees take appropriate steps to avoid conflicts of interest in their responsibilities under or with respect to Federal financial assistance agreements.

(2) In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by recipients and by sub recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 2 CFR §200.318 apply.

(b) Notification.

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(1) Non-Federal entities, including applicants for financial assistance awards, must disclose in writing any conflict of interest to the DOI awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with 2 CFR §200.112.

(2) Recipients must establish internal controls that include, at a minimum, procedures to identify, disclose, and mitigate or eliminate identified conflicts of interest. The recipient is responsible for notifying the Financial Assistance Officer in writing of any conflicts of interest that may arise during the life of the award, including those that have been reported by sub recipients.

(c) Restrictions on lobbying. Non-Federal entities are strictly prohibited from using funds under a grant or cooperative agreement for lobbying activities and must provide the required certifications and disclosures pursuant to 43 CFR §18 and prelim@title31/subtitle2/chapter13&edition=prelim">31 USC §1352.

(d) Review procedures. The Financial Assistance Officer will examine each conflict of interest disclosure on the basis of its particular facts and the nature of the proposed grant or cooperative agreement, and will determine whether a significant potential conflict exists and, if it does, develop an appropriate means for resolving it.

(e) Enforcement. Failure to resolve conflicts of interest in a manner that satisfies the government may be cause for termination of the award. Failure to make required disclosures may result in any of the remedies described in 2 CFR §200.339, Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment (see also 2 CFR §180).

Uniform Audit Reporting Statement All U.S. states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non- profit organizations expending $750,000 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.

Certification Regarding Lobbying Applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funding must certify to the statements in 43 CFR Part 18, Appendix A-Certification Regarding Lobbying. If this application requests more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Official’s signature on the appropriate SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance form also represents the entity’s certification of the statements in 43 CFR Part 18, Appendix A.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Applicants and recipients must not use any federally appropriated funds (annually appropriated or continuing appropriations) or matching funds under a Federal award to pay any person for lobbying in connection with the award. Lobbying is influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any U.S. agency, a Member of the U.S. Congress, an officer or employee of the U.S. Congress, or an employee of a Member of the U.S. Congress connection with the https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_1112 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt43.1.18&rgn=div5 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/<a%20href= https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=sp2.1.200.d&rgn=div6#se2.1.200_1339 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr180_main_02.tpl https://harvester.census.gov/facides/Account/Login.aspx https://harvester.census.gov/facdissem/Main.aspx http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=683823273fc0da6a1060883eda593fb8&mc=true&node=pt43.1.18&rgn=div5 http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=683823273fc0da6a1060883eda593fb8&mc=true&node=pt43.1.18&rgn=div5 award. Applicants and recipients must complete and submit the SF-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” form if the Federal share of the proposal or award is more than $100,000 and the applicant or recipient has made or has agreed to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection with the application or award. The SF-LLL form is available with this Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. See 43 CFR, Subpart 18.100 and 31 USC 1352 for more information on when additional submission of this form is required.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement If the project proposed in this application is funded through another Federal financial assistance award, in part or in whole, the applicant must provide a statement detailing the potential funding overlap in regards to activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel. Provide a copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity and identify when that proposal was submitted or copy of Federal financial assistance award covering activities covered under this proposal. The statement and the description of overlap or duplication, when applicable, may be provided within the proposal or as a separate attachment to the application. Any overlap or duplication of funding between the proposed project and other active or anticipated projects may impact selection and/or funding amount. If no such overlap or duplication exists, state, “There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our other Federal applications or funded projects”

D3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Registration:

This requirement does not apply to individuals applying for funds as an individual (i.e., unrelated to any business or nonprofit organization you may own, operate, or work within), or any entity with an exception to bypass SAM.gov registration with prior approval from the funding bureau or office in accordance with bureau or office policy. All other applicants are required to register in SAM.gov prior to submitting a Federal award application and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which replaced the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet in April 2022. A Federal award may not be made to an applicant that has not completed the SAM.gov registration. If an applicant selected for funding has not completed their SAM.gov registration by the time the program is ready to make an award, the program may determine the applicant is not qualified to receive an award. Federal award recipients must also continue to maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information through the life of their Federal award(s). See the “Submission Requirements” section of this document below for more information on SAM.gov registration. There is no cost to register with SAM.gov. There are third-party vendors who will charge a fee in exchange for registering entities with SAM.gov;

please be aware you can register and request help for free.

Register with the System for Award Management (SAM):

Applicants can register on the SAM.gov website. The “Help” tab on the website contains User Guides and other information to assist you with registration. The Grants.gov “Register with SAM” page also provides detailed instructions. Applicants can contact the supporting Federal Service Desk for help registering in SAM. Once registered in SAM, entities will be assigned a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Entities must renew and revalidate their SAM registration at least once every 12 months from the date previously registered. Entities are strongly encouraged to revalidate their registration as often as needed to ensure their information is up to date and https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/post-award-reporting-forms.html https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/post-award-reporting-forms.html https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/iae-systems-information-kit/unique-entity-identifier-update http://www.sam.gov https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Register/RegisterWithSAM.htm https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Register/RegisterWithSAM.htm reflects changes that may have been made to the entity’s IRS information. If applicable, foreign entities who want to receive payment directly to a U.S. bank account must enter and maintain valid, current banking information in SAM.

D4. Submission Dates and Times Due Date for Applications 03/19/2024 Application Due Date Explanation Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

D5. Intergovernmental Review An intergovernmental review may be required for applications submissions from a U.S. state or local government prior to submission. Applicants must contact their State’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to comply with the state’s process under Executive Order 12372.

D6. Funding Restrictions The Federal awarding agency that provides the largest amount of direct funding to your organization is your cognizant agency for indirect costs, unless otherwise assigned by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). If the Department of the Interior is your organization’s cognizant agency, the Interior Business Center will negotiate your indirect cost rate. Contact the Interior Business Center by phone 916-930-3803 or using the IBC Email Submission Form. See the IBC Website for more information.

Organizations must have an active Federal award before they can submit an indirect cost rate proposal to their cognizant agency. Failure to establish an approved rate during the award period renders all costs otherwise allocable as indirect costs unallowable under the award. Recipients must have prior written approval from the Service to use amounts budgeted for direct costs to satisfy cost-share or match requirements or to cover unallowable indirect costs. Recipients shall not shift unallowable indirect costs to another Federal award unless specifically authorized to do so by legislation.

Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application.

All organizations must include the applicable statement from the following list in their application, and attach to their application any documentation identified in the applicable statement:

We are:

• A U.S. state or local government entity receiving more than $35 million in direct Federal funding each year with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We submit our indirect cost rate proposals to our cognizant agency. Attached is a copy of our most recently approved rate agreement/certification.

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• A U.S. state or local government entity receiving less than $35 million in direct Federal funding with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We have prepared and will retain for audit an indirect cost rate proposal and related documentation.

• A [insert your organization type; U.S. states and local governments, do not use this statement] that has previously negotiated or currently has an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. [Insert either:

“Attached is a copy of our most recently approved but expired rate agreement. In the event an award is made, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award is made.” or “Attached is a copy of our current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement.”]

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. If we receive an award, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award date.

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is lower than 10%. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate; must be lower than 10%]. However, if we receive an award we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat indirect cost rate of [insert rate; must be lower than 10%] against [insert a clear description of the direct cost base against which your rate is charged (e.g., salaries; salaries and fringe benefits; or modified total direct costs). However, please note that your organization cannot charge indirect costs in excess of the indirect costs that would be recovered if applied against modified total direct costs as defined in §2 CFR 200.68]. We understand that we must notify the Service in writing if we establish an approved rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period.

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is 10% or higher. Our indirect cost rate is [insert your organization’s indirect rate; must be 10% or higher]. However, if we receive an award we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% to be charged against modified total direct project costs as defined in 2 CFR §200.68. We understand that we must notify the Service in writing if we establish a negotiated rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period. We understand that additional Federal funds may not be available to support an unexpected increase in indirect costs during the project period and that such changes are subject to review, negotiation, and prior approval by the Service.

• A [insert your organization type] that is submitting this proposal for consideration under the “Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Network”, which has a Department of the Interior-approved indirect cost rate cap of 17.5%. If we have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must apply this reduced rate against the same direct cost base as identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement per 2 CFR §1402.414. If we do not have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must charge indirect costs against the modified total direct cost base defined in 2 CFR §200.68 “Modified Total Direct Cost https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1bfd0da1190f850482e94794cca23a5d&mc=true&node=20190830y1.1

(MTDC)”. We understand that we must request prior approval from the Service to use the 2 CFR 200 MTDC base instead of the base identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement. We understand that Service approval of such a request will be based on:

1) a determination that our approved base is only a subset of the MTDC (such as salaries and wages); and 2) that use of the MTDC base will still result in a reduction of the total indirect costs to be charged to the award. In accordance with 2 CFR §200.405, we understand that indirect costs not recovered due to a voluntary reduction to our federally negotiated rate are not allowable for recovery via any other means.

A [insert your organization type] that will charge all costs directly.

D7. Other Submission Requirements Program Images Worksheet

• Provide photos of the potential affected context/sites/districts

• Photos should show current conditions and immediate threat

• Color or black and white digital photos are both accepted

• Photographs should clearly describe the community/context and type of structures the program may fund (outbuildings, district, landscape features, etc)

• A suggested Program Images Worksheet format is included under the “Related

Documents” tab on grants.gov which allows for 19 images to be uploaded in one document

Proof of Non-Profit Status, if applicable If your organization is a non-profit, submit proof of your current non-profit status as part of your application.

Letters of Support, if applicable

• Letters of support should be submitted if defining specific partner involvement, support, or matching funds. These letters must be submitted with your application via grants.gov as part of the attachments. Letters received in any other manner will NOT be considered.

All letters MUST be addressed to: Megan Brown, Chief of State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants, National Park Service.

• DO NOT mail/send separately. They must be submitted with your application. Letters NOT submitted via grants.gov will not be considered. This applies to Congressional letters of support as well, a copy must be included with your application. Our office has gone completely digital and hard copy letters will not be added to your application.

If being considered or 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)

All materials submitted as part of an application become the property of the National Park Service, and may be reproduced by NPS or its partner organizations without permission;

appropriate credit will be given for any such use.

E. Application Review Information

E1. Criteria Criterion 1 Maximum Points: 25 Description Subgrant Program Objectives Explain the proposed subgrant program objectives to include:

1. Discuss how this subgrant program will preserve the history of the rural community for future generations.

2. Define how the program will foster economic development of rural communities.

3. Describe the historic resources eligible to apply and their significance at the National, State, Tribal, or local level.

Criterion 2 Maximum Points: 25 Description Need/Urgency/ Threat 1. Describe the need, urgency, and threat the subgrant program addresses. Include preservation and economic factors.

2. Discuss how the program is the next logical step toward community preservation.

Criterion 3: Maximum Points: 25

Feasibility 1. List and describe all program tasks and their anticipated results.

2. Discuss elements in budget justification (separate document) to show that costs are necessary, reasonable, and allowable. Match is not required but may be considered as a competitive factor.

3. Applicants with administrative costs of no more than 5% will receive the highest rating for this portion of the Feasibility rating criteria.

4. Demonstrate how the subgrant program will be accomplished within the given time frame (3 years) and with the given resources, while meeting all federal requirements and guidelines.

5. Describe organizational experience with and ability to programmatically and financially manage a Federal subgrant program and support the continued monitoring of easement/covenant/preservation agreements that will be required.

6. Briefly describe who will be involved in managing the program and their qualifications, attach resumes/CVs as applicable.

Criterion 4 Maximum Points: 25

Sustainability

1. Describe the impacts of the program after completion, including long lasting effects and how those results will be measured.

2. Describe the public-private partnerships and community engagement involved in the program and how these partnerships will sustain and continue to support the resource(s) after the subgrants are complete, including how easements will be managed and enforced.

3. Describe how the subgrant program meets the goals of relevant Statewide, Tribal or local historic preservation plans. Identify the specific goals, plan(s), and when they were developed and adopted.

E2. Review and Selection Process Prior to award, the program will review any applicant statement regarding potential overlap or duplication between the project to be funded and any other funded or proposed project in terms of activities, funding, or time commitment of key personnel. Depending on the circumstances, the program may request modification to the application, other pending applications, or an active award, as needed to eliminate any duplication of effort, or the Bureau may choose not to fund the selected project.

The program may not make a Federal award to an applicant that has not completed the SAM.gov registration. If an applicant selected for funding has not completed their SAM.gov registration by the time the Bureau is ready to make an award, the program may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award.