Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0117
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0117
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessment of Natural Resource Condition for Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River" 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 Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2016 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.. (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 $119,992.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Assessment of Natural Resource Condition for Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is listed as a discretionary funding action and would be implemented through a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the supported work is carried out rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which broadly relates to NPS assistance programs. The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0117, indicating it was issued within the NPS structure (including the likely regional program office referenced by "NERO").
A key point of this announcement is that it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that the NPS intends to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. In practice, that wording signals a noncompetitive or limited-competition action where the agency has already identified a partner or recipient (or has a justification for limiting competition) and is posting the announcement primarily to meet transparency and public notification requirements. As a result, even though an "OriginalClosingDate" is shown as August 5, 2016, the notice should not be read like a typical competitive grant solicitation where multiple applicants submit proposals for review.
The purpose of the project, as stated in the title, is to assess natural resource condition for two NPS-managed units in West Virginia: Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River. While the announcement text provided does not list detailed tasks, a natural resource condition assessment in an NPS context generally involves compiling and analyzing existing data and, where needed, collecting additional field information to evaluate the status and trends of key natural resources. This can include baseline characterization of ecosystems and habitats, identification of priority resources and stressors, documentation of current conditions relative to desired conditions, and development of information products that support park planning and management decisions. The end result is typically a clearer, evidence-based picture of resource health that park staff can use for stewardship, monitoring, restoration prioritization, and communication with stakeholders.
The notice states the anticipated award has a ceiling of $119,992, with one expected award. That combination strongly suggests a single, defined project scope intended for a specific recipient rather than a multi-award program. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a reference to additional eligibility information not included in the provided text. In many NPS cooperative agreement contexts, such language may encompass universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, or other qualified partners, but the central takeaway from this announcement remains that it is a noncompetitive intent-to-award notice rather than an invitation for the public to apply.
The announcement was created on July 26, 2016. It repeats the same core message in both the description and the headline narrative: the NPS is providing public notice of its intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition. In summary, this is best understood as a transparency posting about a planned, single cooperative agreement to support an assessment of natural resource conditions at Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River, with up to $119,992 in federal funding and substantial NPS involvement in the work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessment of Natural Resource Condition for Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River."
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding action is this?
It is listed as a discretionary funding action.
What funding instrument will be used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The work would be implemented through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement in how the supported work is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
Is this an open call for proposals or a request for applications?
No. The notice specifically indicates it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications.
If it is not open, why was it posted publicly?
The notice functions as a public transparency posting that the NPS intends to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
Does this mean the award is noncompetitive?
Yes. The language used signals a noncompetitive or limited-competition action where the agency has already identified a partner or has a justification for limiting competition.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0117.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which broadly relates to NPS assistance programs.
When was this funding notice created?
The announcement was created on July 26, 2016.
What closing date is listed, and how should it be interpreted?
An "OriginalClosingDate" of August 5, 2016 is shown. Because the notice is not a request for applications, that date should not be interpreted like a typical competitive solicitation deadline for public submissions.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to assess natural resource condition for two NPS-managed units in West Virginia: Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River.
Which parks or NPS units does the project focus on?
The project focuses on Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River, both located in West Virginia.
What kinds of activities are typically included in an NPS natural resource condition assessment?
While the notice does not list detailed tasks, an NPS natural resource condition assessment generally involves compiling and analyzing existing data and, where needed, collecting additional field information to evaluate the status and trends of key natural resources. This can include baseline characterization of ecosystems and habitats, identification of priority resources and stressors, documentation of current conditions relative to desired conditions, and development of information products that support park planning and management decisions.
What kinds of outcomes or benefits are expected from this project?
The expected outcome is a clearer, evidence-based picture of resource health that park staff can use for stewardship, monitoring, restoration prioritization, and communication with stakeholders.
How much funding is anticipated for this award?
The anticipated award has a ceiling of $119,992.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
What does "one expected award" suggest about the scope of this opportunity?
Combined with the fixed ceiling amount, it suggests a single, defined project scope intended for a specific recipient rather than a multi-award program.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a reference to additional eligibility information that is not included in the provided text.
Does the notice name specific eligible organization types (such as universities or nonprofits)?
No specific organization types are listed in the provided text. The notice only indicates eligibility as "Others," without the additional eligibility detail.
Can members of the public apply for this funding based on the information provided?
Based on the notice language provided, it should be understood as a public notice of intent to fund without full and open competition, not an invitation for the public to apply.
What is the main takeaway for potential applicants reading this notice?
The key takeaway is that this is best understood as a transparency posting about a planned, single cooperative agreement with substantial NPS involvement, rather than a competitive grant opportunity accepting proposals from multiple applicants.
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