Supporting the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative
Active
- Assistance listing
- 15.014
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Grant awards
- 1 $908,694 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- LMDI
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 14-1036-0-1-303
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The National Park Service (NPS) provides Cooperative Agreements under the Supporting the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (CFDA 15.014) to qualified non-profit organizations that co-administer natural resource protection, historic preservation, and educational enhancement projects across the Lower Mississippi Delta region, with the most recent award disbursed on August 24, 2021.
Program activity has been minimal. The portfolio contains only one grant award in the tracked period, obligating $909 thousand in federal dollars (with $1.1 million in combined federal and non-federal funding) as of August 24, 2021—over five years ago. The single awarded Cooperative Agreement to an unnamed recipient ran through April 30, 2026, and focused on improving program outreach and visibility through an LMDI website and targeted outreach to small local cultural institutions within the Delta region. No grant awards or grant opportunities have been posted since that 2021 disbursement. The portfolio reports no recent funding activity, and no current grant opportunities are identified in the source.
Eligible applicants are state, local, tribal, and non-profit organizations. The program funds archeology, history, natural resources, cultural resources, heritage, and tourism projects aligned with the Delta Initiatives Report, which was adopted in 1994 under Public Law 103-433. Funding is awarded through competitive, merit-based review, with specific evaluation criteria and project award amounts determined at the time each Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted to grants.gov. Application timelines typically range from 30 to 120 days. The National Park Service National Office is the sole funder represented in the portfolio. Award continuation is subject to Congressional appropriations and discretionary renewal; renewals or extensions will be specified in future funding opportunity announcements when applicable.
Given the absence of any awards or opportunities since 2021 and no indication of active solicitation, this program appears inactive or dormant pending new Congressional funding authorization.
Objective and description
- Objective
The program establishes financial assistance agreements between the National Park Service (NPS) and qualified non-profit organizations to co-administer the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative, which was authorized under Public Law 103-433.
- Description
The Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) was established in 1994 under Public Law 103-433 to assist with implementation of the Delta Initiatives Report, which included recommendations on natural resource protection, historic preservation, and the enhancement of educational and other opportunities for Delta residents. The initiative has actively worked to bring archeology, history, natural resources, cultural resources, heritage, and tourism projects to the region, local communities, and local organizations.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State, local, tribal and non-profit organizations.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Members of the public.
- Uses of assistance
Funds will be granted to an eligible organization and create a sub-award program that funds local cultural, historical and natural history events that support the mission of LMDI.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Assistance length and time depends on project complexity.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.
- Award procedure
Proposals received in response to announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 - 120 days.
- Renewals
If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.
- Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award, upon request.
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting the lower mississippi delta initiative | Jefferson National Parks Association, Inc. | $908,693 |
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson National Parks Association, Inc. | $908,694 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $227,700 |
| FY2023 | $227,700 |
| FY2022 | $225,593 |
| FY2021 | $227,700 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 15.014?
Assistance Listing 15.014 is Supporting the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative, a federal grant program run by National Park Service (Department of the Interior).
What is the CFDA number for Supporting the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative?
Its CFDA number is 15.014: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 15.014 awarded?
1 grant award under 15.014 have obligated $908,694 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 15.014?
The recipients obligated the most under Supporting the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative are Jefferson National Parks Association, Inc. ($908,694).
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