Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00358
The "Master Cooperative Agreement" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00358) is a National Park Service, Department of the Interior discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the government expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the supported activities rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The opportunity falls under the Arts/Cultural Affairs activity area (CFDA 15.946) and is framed as serving a clear public purpose: expanding public and private engagement in historic preservation programs and related stewardship activities tied to nationally significant historic properties.
At the center of the agreement are two major public-facing events, the Memorial Day and Independence Day concerts, which are positioned not just as entertainment but as high-visibility cultural programming conducted on historic property. The concerts are distributed widely through multiple channels: a live in-person performance, a public service television broadcast, and worldwide streaming specifically reaching members of the U.S. military. Because these events attract large audiences across the United States and internationally, the National Park Service emphasizes their value as an outreach tool that can increase public awareness, knowledge, and long-term support for historic preservation and the responsible care of the nation’s natural, cultural, and historical heritage.
In practical terms, this listing is not a competitive funding opportunity. The government issued a notice of intent to enter into the cooperative agreement with Capital Concerts, Inc. based on what it describes as unique qualifications, and it explicitly states that no applications will be accepted. The posting indicates an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of 1 (as listed in the source data), reflecting that the agency anticipated only one recipient for this specific agreement rather than multiple grantees or an open call. The opportunity was created on June 13, 2017, and the “closing date” language is essentially replaced by the noncompetitive intent notice, reinforcing that this is an administratively directed award rather than an application-driven program.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a partnership arrangement between the National Park Service and a specific concert-producing organization to deliver nationally broadcast, heritage-connected events that amplify preservation messaging, broaden public participation, and leverage prominent cultural programming to encourage stewardship of historic and cultural resources.Apply for P17AS00358
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Master Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent to enter Cooperative Agreement with Capital Concerts, Inc. without competition due to unique qualifications. No applications will be accepted.. (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 $1.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Master Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00358)?
The Master Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00358) is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior discretionary funding action that uses a cooperative agreement structure. It is intended to support public-purpose activities connected to historic preservation programs and stewardship activities tied to nationally significant historic properties.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This is a cooperative agreement. That means the government expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the supported activities, rather than issuing a hands-off award.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, "substantial involvement" means the National Park Service anticipates an active role in the supported activities under the cooperative agreement, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Arts/Cultural Affairs activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.946.
What is the public purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The stated public purpose is expanding public and private engagement in historic preservation programs and related stewardship activities tied to nationally significant historic properties.
What are the key activities or events supported by this agreement?
The agreement centers on two major public-facing events: the Memorial Day concert and the Independence Day concert. These are presented as high-visibility cultural programming conducted on historic property and used as an outreach tool for preservation and stewardship messaging.
How are the concerts distributed to the public?
The concerts are distributed through multiple channels: a live in-person performance, a public service television broadcast, and worldwide streaming that specifically reaches members of the U.S. military.
Why does the National Park Service emphasize these concerts?
Because the events attract large audiences across the United States and internationally, NPS describes them as an outreach tool that can increase public awareness, knowledge, and long-term support for historic preservation and the responsible care of the nation’s natural, cultural, and historical heritage.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The listing is explicitly described as not competitive.
Can organizations apply for this opportunity?
No. The notice states that no applications will be accepted.
Why are no applications being accepted?
The government issued a notice of intent to enter into the cooperative agreement with Capital Concerts, Inc. based on what it describes as unique qualifications, making this an administratively directed, noncompetitive action rather than an open call for proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient identified in the notice of intent is Capital Concerts, Inc.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1), reflecting that the agency anticipated only one recipient for this specific agreement.
Is this opportunity intended for multiple grantees?
No. The information provided indicates this is designed as a single-recipient partnership arrangement, not a program making multiple awards.
What does the "award ceiling of 1" indicate?
As presented in the source data, an award ceiling of 1 aligns with the expectation of a single award/recipient for this specific agreement rather than multiple separate awards.
What is the creation date of this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on June 13, 2017.
Is there a standard closing date for applications?
No. The usual "closing date" concept is effectively replaced by the noncompetitive notice of intent, since applications are not being accepted.
How should this opportunity be understood overall?
Overall, it is best understood as a partnership arrangement between the National Park Service and a specific concert-producing organization to deliver nationally broadcast, heritage-connected events that amplify preservation messaging, broaden public participation, and encourage stewardship of historic and cultural resources.
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