Opportunity Information: Apply for W912EE 19 FOA 0001
This grant opportunity, titled "Museum Operations" (Funding Opportunity Number W912EE 19 FOA 0001), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District. It focuses on supporting the ongoing operations of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum (JBLMRM) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, along with the associated Motor Vessel Mississippi IV (MV/MS IV). The museum is described as a significant public attraction and educational site that helps visitors understand the lower Mississippi River, USACE and the Mississippi River Commission, and the broader historical context of Vicksburg and the region. In addition to public education and recreation, the facility is also positioned as a community resource that can host meetings for local groups and municipalities.
The legal authority behind the award comes from 33 USC 2339, Section 213(a) of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2000 (Public Law 106-541). Under this authority, USACE can enter into cooperative agreements with non-federal public or nonprofit organizations to deliver services connected to natural resource conservation or recreation management at USACE Civil Works projects. In practical terms, this announcement is USACE seeking a partner organization to help run and maintain the museum and vessel in a way that delivers community benefits and supports the museum's mission of public education related to water resources development and river-focused projects.
The cooperative agreement is intended to be awarded through a competitive process to a non-federal public entity or a nonprofit organization that has relevant experience, especially knowledge of museum operations or management of similar public-facing facilities. The selected recipient would be responsible for providing the personnel needed to keep the museum functioning day to day. The scope of work specifically calls out staffing for facility maintenance, janitorial services, and daily operational needs, indicating that the award is geared toward the practical, on-the-ground work required to keep the site open, safe, clean, and usable for visitors and community users.
Key funding details included in the notice indicate an award ceiling of $58,000. The opportunity was posted with a creation date of May 1, 2019, and an original closing date of May 30, 2019. The listing references CFDA number 12.010 due to a system issue, but it clarifies that applicants should use the proposed new CFDA number 12.011 for this cooperative agreement. The funding activity category is labeled as Natural Resources, and the eligible applicants field is listed as "Unrestricted," although the narrative emphasizes that the partner should be a non-federal public or nonprofit entity with the appropriate operational background.
Overall, the opportunity is essentially a partnership arrangement where USACE retains an interest in the mission and outcomes while the recipient organization supplies operational capacity to keep the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and the MV/MS IV running effectively. The goal is to sustain a public educational and recreational asset tied to the Mississippi River and USACE's civil works mission, while also maintaining the museum as a functional community venue.Apply for W912EE 19 FOA 0001
- The Engineer Research and Development Center in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum Operations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.010.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-05-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-30. (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 $58,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Museum Operations (W912EE 19 FOA 0001)
What is the "Museum Operations" funding opportunity?
"Museum Operations" (Funding Opportunity Number W912EE 19 FOA 0001) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District. It seeks a partner organization to support ongoing day-to-day operations of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum (JBLMRM) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the associated Motor Vessel Mississippi IV (MV/MS IV).
Who is offering this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District.
What sites or facilities does the award support?
The cooperative agreement supports the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum (JBLMRM) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, along with the associated Motor Vessel Mississippi IV (MV/MS IV).
What is the purpose of the museum and vessel described in the notice?
The museum is described as a significant public attraction and educational site that helps visitors understand the lower Mississippi River, USACE and the Mississippi River Commission, and the broader historical context of Vicksburg and the surrounding region. It is also positioned as a community resource that can host meetings for local groups and municipalities.
What is the main goal of this cooperative agreement?
The goal is to sustain a public educational and recreational asset tied to the Mississippi River and USACE's civil works mission by partnering with an organization that can provide operational capacity to keep the museum and vessel running effectively and serving the community.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement. The notice indicates that USACE retains an interest in the mission and outcomes while the recipient provides operational support.
What legal authority allows USACE to make this award?
The legal authority cited is 33 USC 2339, Section 213(a) of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2000 (Public Law 106-541). Under this authority, USACE can enter into cooperative agreements with non-federal public or nonprofit organizations to provide services related to natural resource conservation or recreation management at USACE Civil Works projects.
What types of organizations are expected to apply?
The narrative emphasizes a non-federal public entity or a nonprofit organization, especially one with relevant experience and knowledge of museum operations or management of similar public-facing facilities. The eligible applicants field is listed as "Unrestricted," but the description focuses on non-federal public or nonprofit partners.
Does the opportunity require specific experience or background?
Yes. The notice highlights that the partner should have relevant experience, particularly knowledge of museum operations or management of similar public-facing facilities.
What kind of work is included in the scope of work?
The scope of work calls for providing personnel needed to keep the museum functioning day to day. It specifically includes staffing for facility maintenance, janitorial services, and daily operational needs, reflecting a focus on practical on-the-ground operations required to keep the site open, safe, clean, and usable for visitors and community users.
Does the award primarily fund programming, or operational staffing and upkeep?
Based on the description provided, the cooperative agreement is geared toward operational staffing and upkeep, including facility maintenance, janitorial services, and daily operational needs to support continuous operations of the museum and vessel.
How does the museum serve the public according to the notice?
The notice describes the museum as supporting public education and recreation, helping visitors learn about the lower Mississippi River and USACE-related river and water resources work. It also notes the museum can function as a community venue for meetings for local groups and municipalities.
What is the funding amount (award ceiling)?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $58,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled as Natural Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W912EE 19 FOA 0001.
What are the posted dates listed for this opportunity?
The notice indicates a creation (posting) date of May 1, 2019, and an original closing date of May 30, 2019.
Which CFDA number should applicants use?
The listing references CFDA number 12.010 due to a system issue, but it clarifies that applicants should use the proposed new CFDA number 12.011 for this cooperative agreement.
Why does the notice mention two CFDA numbers?
The notice explains that CFDA 12.010 appears due to a system issue, and it instructs applicants to use the proposed new CFDA number 12.011 instead.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. The cooperative agreement is intended to be awarded through a competitive process.
What is USACE looking for in a partner organization?
USACE is seeking a partner that can help run and maintain the museum and vessel in a way that supports the museum's mission and delivers community benefits, including keeping the facility operational for visitors and community use.
Does USACE remain involved after award?
The notice characterizes the arrangement as a partnership where USACE retains an interest in the mission and outcomes, while the recipient organization provides operational capacity.
Where is the museum located?
The Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
What is the MV/MS IV referenced in the opportunity?
The MV/MS IV is the Motor Vessel Mississippi IV associated with the museum and included within the operational support described by the notice.
What community benefits are emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes educational and recreational benefits for the public, along with the museum's role as a community resource that can host meetings for local groups and municipalities.
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