National Park Service

Description

OPEN PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011 TO MARCH 25, 2011. The purpose of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is to collaborate with various and diverse partners to identify and protect the historical, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources of the route of the Corps of Discovery and associated American Indian Nations; interpret those resources; educate the public on their significance and value; and provide appropriate opportunities for their public use and enjoyment.The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program (Trail Partner Support Program) capitalizes on the expertise of a multidisciplinary work team, including the disciplines of outdoor recreation, geography, environmental protection, natural and cultural resources, volunteer management, education and interpretation, to assist Trail partners.Staff and partners work together to protect resources, communicate the stories, and enhance the visitor experience; leaving a legacy for future generations.The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program staff provides a broad spectrum of support to further the mission of the Trail and support the mission of its partners. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (Trail) Partner Support Program (PSP) is accepting Applications for Technical Assistance to support projects, in which the Trail works collaboratively with awardees to protect resources, communicate the stories and enhance the visitor experience. Projects will be considered regardless of geographic location but must demonstrate a clear connection to the Trail.This competitive process will help further the work of both the Trail and partners through a broad spectrum of support such as consultation, facilitation, technical assistance, funding, training, liaisonship and network development, etc.Funding assistance with technical assistance will be issued for no more than $5,000.00, $10,000.00 or $20,000.00 per application; applicants are not limited to one application, but a single entity will be limited to a combined total of $20,000.00 for all projects. Projects will only be awarded funding assistance contingent on availability of federal funds. Projects awarded funding assistance by the Trail must complete funded components by September 20, 2012. In extraordinary circumstances, at the Superintendent’s discretion, a one-year extension could be granted. Awardees are required to complete appropriate interim and final accomplishment reports on schedule in order to receive funds disbursement. Disbursements will be made on a reimbursable basis and paid through electronic funds transfer.All applicants seeking funding assistance must be registered in CCR.gov and submit the appropriate paperwork including an SF424 & SF424A Request for Federal Financial Assistance with accompanying project budget information, SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Partner Support Program Application for Technical Assistance. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Applicants who are not registered at CCR.gov at the time of application will be deemed ineligible.A review panel of National Park Service and non-National Park Service members will score applications, placing equal weight on the following criteria:•Project or program goals and objectives, including budget description•Need for the project and its anticipated impact •Benefits to the public, the Trail, and applicant•Inclusion of existing and potential partners and their roles in the project or program, including the Trail’s anticipated role•Ability to complete and sustain project or programAfter projects have been scored using the above rating criteria, the Trail Partner Support Program will determine awards by also considering funds availability, availability of program staff time, geographical distribution of rated projects, and ratio of funded to non-funded projects. Final determination for project selection and/or funding assistance is made by the Superintendent of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals

Contact

Theora McVay <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 402-661-1662
theora_mcvay@nps.gov