Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00070
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assess density and population size of sika deer." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2014 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition to, Virginia Polytechnic University. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,764.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Assess density and population size of sika deer" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00070) was a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources category focused on improving understanding of sika deer on Assateague Island. Sika deer are described as the most sought-after species for recreational hunters in that area, which makes reliable information about their numbers, distribution, and ecological effects especially important for park and wildlife management decisions.
The core purpose of the project was to assess sika deer density and overall population size, while also examining broader population dynamics over time. In addition to estimating how many deer are present, the work was intended to look at how the deer use habitat across the island and what impacts they have on multiple parts of the ecosystem. The announcement specifically notes that impacts of interest extend beyond vegetation to include soils and other species, signaling an ecosystem-wide approach rather than a narrow headcount study. In practice, a project framed this way typically supports management needs such as setting or evaluating harvest strategies, anticipating changes in habitat condition, and identifying areas where deer activity may be driving ecological change.
Administratively, this announcement was not a competitive call for applications. Instead, it served as a public notice that NPS intended to fund the work without competition and specifically identified Virginia Polytechnic University (Virginia Tech) as the recipient organization. The eligible applicant category listed was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the named recipient. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,764, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, a common listing convention in some notices where the agency provides the estimated total funding but does not set formal minimum or maximum award bounds in the posting.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on April 11, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 18, 2014, and an archive date of April 21, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.945, tied to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. For further details, the notice pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information link and provided an NPS contact for assistance: Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Agreements Officer (865-436-1217, brianstraka@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Assess density and population size of sika deer."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P14AS00070.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The notice describes this as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed in the Natural Resources category.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to assess sika deer density and overall population size on Assateague Island, and to examine broader population dynamics over time.
Where is the study focused?
The project focus is Assateague Island.
Why does the NPS consider this work important?
The notice emphasizes that sika deer are the most sought-after species for recreational hunters in the area, which makes reliable information about deer numbers, distribution, and ecological effects important for park and wildlife management decisions.
What kinds of outputs or findings was the project intended to support?
Based on the description, the work was intended to improve understanding of (1) how many sika deer are present, (2) how they are distributed and use habitat across the island, and (3) what ecological impacts they have across the ecosystem.
Is the project limited to counting deer?
No. In addition to estimating density and population size, the notice calls for examining broader population dynamics over time, habitat use across the island, and ecosystem impacts.
What ecosystem impacts were specifically mentioned?
The announcement notes that impacts of interest extend beyond vegetation to include soils and other species, indicating an ecosystem-wide approach.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement states it was not a competitive call for applications. It served as a public notice that NPS intended to fund the work without competition.
Who was identified as the recipient organization?
The notice specifically identified Virginia Polytechnic University (Virginia Tech) as the recipient organization.
Who was eligible to apply according to the listed applicant category?
The eligible applicant category listed was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the identified recipient.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,764.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $0. The notice also provides an estimated total funding amount of $30,764.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 11, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date were both April 18, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 21, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.945.
What program area does CFDA 15.945 relate to (as described in the notice)?
It is tied to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Where did the notice direct people to find additional information?
The notice pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who is the NPS contact person listed for assistance?
The listed NPS contact is Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Agreements Officer.
What contact details were provided for the NPS point of contact?
Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
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