Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00243
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bat Swarming Surveys and Monitoring for White Nose Syndrome at Western Maryland Rail Road Tunnes, C O Canal NHP" 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 Aug 8, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 "Bat Swarming Surveys and Monitoring for White Nose Syndrome at Western Maryland Rail Road Tunnels, C and O Canal NHP" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00243) is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement intended to support continued bat monitoring work at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland. The project centers on three abandoned railroad tunnels known as Indigo, Stickpile, and Kessler, which serve as important bat use sites. The main purpose is to continue conducting bat swarming and emergence surveys and to monitor for White Nose Syndrome (WNS), a serious fungal disease that has caused major bat declines across the eastern United States and is tracked closely by resource managers.
This notice is not an open call for applications. Instead, it functions as a public notice that NPS intended to fund the project without full and open competition, meaning the agency planned to make an award through a non-competitive process (often done when there is a strong justification such as continuity of long-term monitoring, specialized expertise, or an existing partnership). Because of that, the listed closing date (August 13, 2014, originally posted August 8, 2014) does not operate like a typical deadline for public submissions. It is essentially part of the public posting requirements rather than an invitation for new proposals.
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the work was expected to be carried out in partnership with a university or similar public academic entity. The assistance listing references CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, so the recipient would not have been expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of the award.
Although the posting lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as $0, that typically reflects how the opportunity was entered into the system rather than confirming the project had no budget. In many older postings like this, those fields were sometimes left blank or set to zero even when an internal funding amount existed, particularly for notices that were primarily about documenting intent to award rather than soliciting applications.
For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov, and the contact listed for access issues or questions is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS (301-663-1481 x5, ritamihalik@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Bat Swarming Surveys and Monitoring for White Nose Syndrome at Western Maryland Rail Road Tunnels, C and O Canal NHP."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00243.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is described?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resources work.
Is this an open call for applications?
No. The notice is not an open call for applications. It serves as a public notice that NPS intended to fund the project without full and open competition through a non-competitive process.
What does "non-competitive process" mean in the context of this notice?
Based on the notice, it means NPS planned to make an award without soliciting proposals through a typical competitive application process. The notice indicates this approach is often used when there is a strong justification such as continuity of long-term monitoring, specialized expertise, or an existing partnership.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue bat monitoring work at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland, including bat swarming and emergence surveys and monitoring for White Nose Syndrome (WNS).
What activities are specifically mentioned as part of the work?
The notice specifically mentions continuing to conduct bat swarming surveys, bat emergence surveys, and monitoring for White Nose Syndrome (WNS).
Why is White Nose Syndrome (WNS) a focus of this project?
WNS is described as a serious fungal disease that has caused major bat declines across the eastern United States and is tracked closely by resource managers.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C and O Canal NHP) in Maryland, specifically at three abandoned railroad tunnels that are important bat use sites.
Which tunnels are included in the project?
The three abandoned railroad tunnels named in the notice are Indigo, Stickpile, and Kessler.
What is meant by these tunnels being "important bat use sites"?
The notice indicates these tunnels serve as important locations used by bats. The described surveys and monitoring efforts are focused on these sites.
Who is eligible to apply (if applications were to be considered)?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the work was expected to be carried out in partnership with a university or similar public academic entity.
Are private universities eligible under the eligibility description provided?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice does not list private institutions in the eligible applicant category.
What is the listed closing date, and does it function as a deadline for submissions?
The closing date listed is August 13, 2014 (with the notice originally posted August 8, 2014). Because this is not an open call, the closing date does not operate like a typical deadline for public submissions and is described as part of the public posting requirements rather than an invitation for new proposals.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number referenced?
The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 cover, as described in the notice?
It covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning the recipient would not be expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of the award.
Why does the posting show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as $0?
The notice explains that the $0 entries typically reflect how the opportunity was entered into the system rather than confirming the project had no budget. It also notes that, in older postings like this, those fields were sometimes left blank or set to zero even when an internal funding amount existed, particularly when the posting was primarily documenting intent to award rather than soliciting applications.
Where can additional details be found?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS.
What contact information is provided for the listed NPS contact?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x5
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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