Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00509
The Wolf Trap Performing Arts Program Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00509) is a discretionary Department of the Interior, National Park Service funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. Its core purpose is to support live performances presented on the grounds of Wolf Trap National Park in a way that strengthens the public's understanding of the United States' cultural heritage. By using performances on nationally significant park property as a public-facing platform, the program aims to broaden awareness of historic preservation and encourage both public and private engagement in preservation-related programs and activities. The underlying idea is that high-visibility cultural events held on historic property do more than entertain; they create meaningful connections to place and history, helping audiences better appreciate the stewardship of the nation's natural, cultural, and historical resources.
From an applicant standpoint, eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The National Park Service anticipated making a single award under this notice, with an award ceiling of $594,000. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954 and is categorized under the funding activity area of Employment, Labor and Training, reflecting the programmatic and operational support needed to deliver live performing arts programming and related public-purpose activities.
In practical terms, the cooperative agreement structure signals that the National Park Service expected to have substantial involvement in the supported work rather than simply providing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The performances supported by this agreement are intended to reach a wide and diverse audience, leveraging Wolf Trap's prominence to amplify public knowledge and support for preservation and responsible stewardship. The notice was created on August 9, 2018, with an original application closing date of August 19, 2018, indicating a short application window for eligible nonprofits positioned to carry out or support programming aligned with Wolf Trap National Park's mission and public interpretation goals.Apply for P18AS00509
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wolf Trap Performing Arts Program Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2018. (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 $594,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Wolf Trap Performing Arts Program Support opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00509.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice description, the cooperative agreement structure indicates the National Park Service expected to have substantial involvement in the supported work, rather than providing funding with minimal federal engagement.
What is the core purpose of the Wolf Trap Performing Arts Program Support opportunity?
The core purpose is to support live performances presented on the grounds of Wolf Trap National Park in ways that strengthen the public's understanding of the United States' cultural heritage.
Where are the supported performances expected to take place?
The performances supported by this opportunity are intended to be presented on the grounds of Wolf Trap National Park.
How does the program connect performances to historic preservation?
The opportunity is designed to use performances on nationally significant park property as a public-facing platform to broaden awareness of historic preservation and encourage public and private engagement in preservation-related programs and activities.
Is the program focused only on entertainment?
No. The notice frames high-visibility cultural events held on historic property as a way to create meaningful connections to place and history, helping audiences appreciate stewardship of the nation's natural, cultural, and historical resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility for this opportunity.
How many awards did the National Park Service anticipate making?
The National Park Service anticipated making a single award under this notice.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $594,000.
Is this opportunity associated with a CFDA number?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.954.
What funding activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity under the funding activity area of Employment, Labor and Training.
Why is the funding activity area listed as Employment, Labor and Training?
The notice indicates this category reflects the programmatic and operational support needed to deliver live performing arts programming and related public-purpose activities.
What kinds of outcomes or audiences are emphasized in the notice?
The supported performances are intended to reach a wide and diverse audience, leveraging Wolf Trap's prominence to amplify public knowledge and support for preservation and responsible stewardship.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice was created on August 9, 2018.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 19, 2018.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (August 9, 2018 to August 19, 2018), the notice indicated a short application window.
What mission-related theme is highlighted for applicants?
The notice emphasizes alignment with Wolf Trap National Park's mission and public interpretation goals, using live performance as a platform to strengthen understanding of cultural heritage and stewardship.
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