Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0115
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0115
- 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 "An Evaluation of Commercial Fishing Operations Within and Adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore" 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 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 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 $25,000.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice for a discretionary funding action titled "An Evaluation of Commercial Fishing Operations Within and Adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 16 NERO 0115; CFDA: 15.945). This notice is not a call for proposals or a competitive solicitation. Instead, it is meant to inform the public that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition. The planned award anticipates a single recipient and lists an award ceiling of $25,000, with the notice originally dated July 25, 2016 and an original closing date of August 4, 2016.
The intended partner for this work is the University of Maryland, which is expected to carry out a research study focused on commercial fishing operations occurring within and in areas adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore. While the detailed technical scope and research objectives are contained in an attached proposal (referred to as Attachment A), the overall purpose is clearly framed as an evaluation that can inform Seashore decision-making and management. The structure of the agreement emphasizes applied research and management relevance, rather than general academic inquiry alone, with deliverables designed to be directly usable by NPS staff.
As part of the project approach, the University of Maryland must coordinate closely with Assateague Island National Seashore representatives and other relevant NPS staff before fieldwork or analysis begins. These meetings are intended to align everyone on the project scope, confirm the study area boundaries, identify and review existing datasets that may be available for use, and ensure the research team understands both general NPS requirements and any Seashore-specific policies that could affect how the study is conducted. This early coordination requirement signals that NPS expects the work to integrate smoothly with ongoing park operations and policy constraints.
The primary deliverable is a detailed final report provided in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats. The report must summarize the project, explicitly address the objectives listed in Attachment A, explain the data sources used and the analytical methods applied, and present findings in a way that supports Seashore managers. In addition to the narrative report, the University of Maryland is required to provide NPS with all data and associated metadata that are gathered or used during the project, delivered in a mutually agreed-upon digital format. This data handoff requirement suggests the results are intended to be transparent, reproducible, and potentially reusable for future management questions or follow-on analyses.
The notice also sets expectations for compliance and information sharing. The University of Maryland must secure and maintain an NPS Research and Collection Permit for the entire duration of the study, which is the standard mechanism NPS uses to ensure research conducted on park lands (or involving park resources) meets legal, ethical, and resource-protection requirements. Finally, the University must provide NPS staff with copies of any scientific products that come out of the effort, including papers, presentations, or posters, ensuring NPS has access to both formal reporting and any broader dissemination materials developed from the study.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this government funding action?
The funding action is titled "An Evaluation of Commercial Fishing Operations Within and Adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) within the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0115.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
Is this notice a call for proposals or a competitive solicitation?
No. The notice is not a call for proposals and not a competitive solicitation. It is a public notice stating that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition.
What funding mechanism is planned?
NPS plans to make an award through a cooperative agreement.
Does NPS anticipate multiple awards or a single award?
The planned award anticipates a single recipient.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for the cooperative agreement?
The intended partner named in the notice is the University of Maryland.
What is the award ceiling amount?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $25,000.
What are the original notice date and closing date?
The notice is originally dated July 25, 2016, with an original closing date of August 4, 2016.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The overall purpose is to conduct an evaluation of commercial fishing operations occurring within and in areas adjacent to Assateague Island National Seashore, with the intent that the results can inform Seashore decision-making and management.
Where are the detailed technical scope and research objectives described?
The detailed technical scope and research objectives are contained in an attached proposal referenced as Attachment A.
What makes this work "applied" rather than purely academic?
The agreement is framed around applied research and management relevance. Deliverables are expected to be directly usable by NPS staff and tailored to Seashore decision-making needs.
What coordination is required before fieldwork or analysis begins?
The University of Maryland must coordinate closely with Assateague Island National Seashore representatives and other relevant NPS staff before fieldwork or analysis begins.
What are the goals of the early coordination meetings with NPS?
The meetings are intended to align on the project scope, confirm study area boundaries, identify and review existing datasets that may be available, and ensure the research team understands NPS requirements and any Seashore-specific policies affecting how the study is conducted.
What is the primary required deliverable?
The primary deliverable is a detailed final report.
In what formats must the final report be delivered?
The final report must be provided in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
What must the final report include?
The report must summarize the project, explicitly address the objectives listed in Attachment A, explain the data sources used and analytical methods applied, and present findings in a way that supports Seashore managers.
Are data and metadata required to be delivered to NPS?
Yes. The University of Maryland must provide NPS with all data and associated metadata that are gathered or used during the project.
How must data and metadata be delivered?
They must be delivered in a mutually agreed-upon digital format.
Why does the notice emphasize providing data and metadata to NPS?
Based on the notice, the data handoff requirement supports transparency, reproducibility, and potential reuse of the results for future management questions or follow-on analyses.
Is a permit required to conduct the study?
Yes. The University of Maryland must secure and maintain an NPS Research and Collection Permit for the entire duration of the study.
What is the purpose of the NPS Research and Collection Permit requirement?
The notice describes it as the standard NPS mechanism to ensure research conducted on park lands (or involving park resources) meets legal, ethical, and resource-protection requirements.
Are there requirements related to scientific products beyond the final report?
Yes. The University must provide NPS staff with copies of any scientific products resulting from the effort, including papers, presentations, or posters.
What is the study location or focus area?
The study focuses on commercial fishing operations within Assateague Island National Seashore and in areas adjacent to the Seashore.
Who is expected to use the study findings?
The findings are intended to support Assateague Island National Seashore managers and NPS decision-making.
Does the notice describe how the study boundaries will be set?
It indicates that study area boundaries will be confirmed during early coordination with Seashore representatives and relevant NPS staff.
Does the notice mention using existing datasets?
Yes. Part of the pre-work coordination includes identifying and reviewing existing datasets that may be available for the project.
Does the notice indicate that NPS will be involved during the project?
Yes. The required pre-fieldwork/analysis coordination and the cooperative agreement structure indicate close coordination with NPS staff and alignment with NPS and Seashore-specific policies.
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