Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00726
This funding opportunity, titled "Establish Southeast Regional Accessibility Program through Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00726), is a National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Regional Office (SERO) initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement and collaboration from the NPS rather than being a hands-off grant. The program is classified under the Humanities funding activity category (noted as Cultural Affairs in the CFDA context) and is associated with CFDA number 15.945.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to build a regional accessibility program in the Southeast by partnering with Tools for Life, with an emphasis on increasing meaningful involvement of the disability community in park and recreation activities. The NPS intent is not only to improve physical access, but also to strengthen the broader field's understanding of what accessibility looks like in parks and recreation settings and how to plan for it in a practical, sustained way. Through the partnership, the project aims to help park and recreation leaders become more aware of accessibility needs and expectations, integrate (or "inculcate") accessibility considerations into relevant projects and planning processes, improve how agencies communicate accessibility information to the public, manage accessibility strategically rather than reactively, and develop models that can be used across the parks and recreation profession to guide accessible practices.
Eligibility for the award included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as other applicants as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility information (not provided in the excerpt, but indicated as requiring clarification in that section). The maximum possible award amount (award ceiling) was $98,000. The opportunity was created on August 24, 2017, and had an original closing date of September 3, 2017, indicating a short application window. The listing notes "Expected Awards: 0," which typically signals that the posting may have been intended for a specific partnership arrangement, an anticipated single project, or a situation where the number of awards was not set at the time of posting.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted regional capacity-building effort focused on accessibility leadership and systems: improving knowledge, embedding accessibility into decision-making, strengthening public-facing communication, and creating replicable approaches that can be applied across parks and recreation organizations, all in close cooperation with the NPS Southeast Regional Office and the partner organization Tools for Life.Apply for P17AS00726
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establish Southeast Regional Accessibility Program through Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 03, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $98,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Establish Southeast Regional Accessibility Program through Partnership."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00726.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Regional Office (SERO) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the project is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement and collaboration from NPS, rather than functioning as a hands-off grant where the recipient operates independently with minimal agency participation.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The main purpose is to build a regional accessibility program in the Southeast through a partnership with Tools for Life, with an emphasis on increasing meaningful involvement of the disability community in park and recreation activities.
Is the focus only on physical accessibility improvements?
No. The intent includes improving physical access, but it also emphasizes strengthening understanding of what accessibility looks like in parks and recreation settings and how to plan for accessibility in a practical, sustained way.
Who is the named partner organization in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically references partnering with Tools for Life.
What outcomes is the project intended to support for park and recreation leaders?
The project aims to help leaders: become more aware of accessibility needs and expectations; integrate accessibility considerations into relevant projects and planning processes; improve how agencies communicate accessibility information to the public; manage accessibility strategically rather than reactively; and develop models that can be used across the parks and recreation profession to guide accessible practices.
What does "regional capacity-building" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, it refers to building accessibility leadership and systems at a regional level, including knowledge-building, embedding accessibility into decision-making and planning, improving public-facing communication about accessibility, and creating replicable approaches for parks and recreation organizations.
What geographic area does this initiative target?
The initiative is described as a Southeast Regional Office (SERO) effort and focuses on establishing a regional accessibility program in the Southeast.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The program is classified under the Humanities funding activity category (noted as Cultural Affairs in the CFDA context).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility information (the excerpt indicates additional clarification exists in that section, but it is not provided here).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum possible award amount) is $98,000.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 24, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was September 3, 2017.
How long was the application window?
Based on the provided dates (created August 24, 2017, closing September 3, 2017), the application window was short.
The listing says "Expected Awards: 0." What might that indicate?
The listing notes "Expected Awards: 0," which typically signals that the posting may have been intended for a specific partnership arrangement, an anticipated single project, or a situation where the number of awards was not set at the time of posting.
Is this opportunity best understood as a broad open competition?
Based on the information provided, it appears to be a targeted regional capacity-building effort tied to a partnership framework (including Tools for Life) and delivered through a cooperative agreement with substantial NPS involvement.
What is meant by integrating or "inculcating" accessibility into planning processes?
In the context given, it means embedding accessibility considerations into relevant projects and planning so accessibility is addressed routinely and intentionally, rather than being treated as an afterthought.
How does the opportunity address public communication about accessibility?
One stated aim is to improve how agencies communicate accessibility information to the public, suggesting an emphasis on clearer, more useful public-facing accessibility details for visitors and community members.
Does the opportunity emphasize proactive planning over reactive fixes?
Yes. The description specifically contrasts strategic management of accessibility with reactive approaches, indicating a preference for planned, systematic accessibility work.
Are the approaches developed expected to be replicable?
Yes. The opportunity includes developing models that can be used across the parks and recreation profession to guide accessible practices.
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