Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00227
Apply for P15AS00227
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bird Community Composition and Site Occupancy Dynamics" 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 Jul 21, 2015 and posted on Jul 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to continue to fund the project activities without full and open competition to Pennsylvania State University.. (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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Bird Community Composition and Site Occupancy Dynamics" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00227) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice focused on continuing an existing effort to monitor and interpret bird populations across multiple national park units. The project centers on ongoing sampling of bird communities and the analysis of bird count data collected from parks located in different ecoregions, with the goal of producing guidance on ecological trends reflected in those observations. In practical terms, this means sustaining long-term bird monitoring work, compiling and evaluating count datasets over time, and translating the results into meaningful insights that can help park managers understand how bird community composition and site occupancy patterns are changing.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category, aligned with CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Importantly, the notice explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intended to continue funding the project activities without full and open competition, specifically to Pennsylvania State University. Although the eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the non-competitive nature of the announcement indicates that the funding was intended as a continuation award rather than an open solicitation.
The announcement was posted and created on July 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2015, and it was archived on August 21, 2015. The funding fields (estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor) are shown as 0, which is typical of notices that function primarily as an intent-to-award or continuation notification rather than a competitive funding call with defined dollar ranges. For additional details, the notice points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS (301-663-1481 ext. 5, RitaMihalik@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Bird Community Composition and Site Occupancy Dynamics" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00227.
Which agency is issuing this funding notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project described in this notice?
The purpose is to continue an existing effort to monitor and interpret bird populations across multiple national park units by sustaining long-term bird monitoring, compiling and evaluating bird count datasets over time, and producing guidance on ecological trends reflected in those observations.
What kinds of activities does the project involve?
Activities include ongoing sampling of bird communities, analysis of bird count data collected over time, and translating results into meaningful insights that help park managers understand changes in bird community composition and site occupancy dynamics.
Where are the bird data being collected?
The notice references parks located in different ecoregions across multiple national park units.
What outcomes or deliverables are implied by the notice?
The notice emphasizes producing guidance on ecological trends and generating insights from long-term bird community observations to support park management decisions about how community composition and site occupancy patterns are changing.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The notice is aligned with CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
Is this a request for applications (open competition)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice indicating NPS intended to continue funding the project activities without full and open competition.
Who was the intended recipient of the funding?
The notice states the funding was intended as a continuation award specifically to Pennsylvania State University.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If eligibility is listed broadly, can other institutions still apply?
Based on the notice text, the announcement is non-competitive and indicates an intent to continue funding to a specific institution (Pennsylvania State University), rather than an open solicitation inviting other applications.
Why do the funding fields show estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0?
The notice shows 0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor, which is typical of postings that function as intent-to-award or continuation notifications rather than competitive opportunities with defined dollar ranges.
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on July 21, 2015.
What was the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date is listed as July 31, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on August 21, 2015.
Where can additional details be found?
The notice points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this notice?
For access issues, the notice provides the contact: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS, at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 or RitaMihalik@nps.gov.
What does "Bird Community Composition and Site Occupancy Dynamics" mean in the context of this project?
In this notice, it refers to tracking which bird species are present (community composition) and whether particular sites are occupied over time (site occupancy), using ongoing sampling and analysis of bird count data to understand ecological trends across park units.
What management need is this project intended to support?
The project is intended to help park managers understand how bird communities and site occupancy patterns are changing over time, based on long-term monitoring and interpretation of bird count observations.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Girl Scouts of the United States and National Park Service Collaborative Initiative
Previous opportunity: Tribal Wildlife Grants Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P15AS00227
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P15AS00227) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD What s Out There National Parks Great City Landscapes Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0108 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0108 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $119,655 |
| New Geologic Map of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Apply for P15AS00223 Funding Number: P15AS00223 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NAWCA U.S. Small Grants Apply for F15AS00372 Funding Number: F15AS00372 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Announcement for Program Funding for Outreach Services for Alabama Apply for USDA NRCS AL CTA 15 1 Funding Number: USDA NRCS AL CTA 15 1 Agency: South Carolina State Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $12,000 |
| National Park Service Resilient Landscapes Influence of Fire and forest restoration on spatio temporal distribution of fish communities and benthic aquatic macroinvertebrates phase 1 Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01289 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01289 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM UT Aquatic Special Status Species Conservation Projects Apply for L15AS00225 Funding Number: L15AS00225 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| National Park Service Defining seed transfer guidelines for Pinus ponderosa in a changing climate Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01290 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01290 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Notice of Intent Three Dimensional Geologic Mapping in Cayuga County, New York Apply for USGS 15 FA 0344 Funding Number: USGS 15 FA 0344 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,378 |
| Monitoring Estuarine Condition Apply for P15AS00226 Funding Number: P15AS00226 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Piscataway Park Administrative History Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01292 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01292 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS Units of NCR Network Apply for P15AS00230 Funding Number: P15AS00230 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Stream Ecological Integrity Monitoring at Grant Kohrs Ranch Relative to Clark Fork Restoration and Remediation, 2015 2020 Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01311 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01311 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,500 |
| National Park Service 2018 Monitoring of Landbird Populations in Northern Great Plains I Apply for NPS NOIP15AC1302 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC1302 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NPS NOIP15AC01304 Mobile Tracking of Lake Trout on Yellowstone Lake Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01304 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01304 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $90,017 |
| BLM (Montana), 2015 Tribal College/University (TCU) Student Internship Program Apply for L15AS00226 Funding Number: L15AS00226 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| National Park Service Monocacy National Battlefield Administrative History Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01310 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01310 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research Grants (Generic) Apply for F15AS00391 Funding Number: F15AS00391 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $90,000 |
| Protecting and restoring natural and cultural resources at two NPS sites in Washington. Apply for P15AS00237 Funding Number: P15AS00237 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| BLM Idaho Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) Implementation Apply for L15AS00227 Funding Number: L15AS00227 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,000 |
| National Park Service Conduct Documentation and Evaluation of the Significance of the Resources related to the Hole in the Rock Trail Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01335 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01335 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P15AS00227", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.