Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00050
Apply for P14AS00050
- The National Park Service in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CHDN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT" 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 Mar 26, 2014 and posted on Mar 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $67,383.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $67,383.00 in funding.
- 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 CHDN Administrative Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00050) was a National Park Service discretionary funding notice for a single cooperative agreement focused on providing administrative support to the Chihuahuan Desert Network (CHDN). It was categorized under the “Business and Commerce†activity area and tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. In plain terms, the funding was intended to help support the administrative backbone needed for CHDN operations rather than to run an open-ended research competition or a broad public program.
This notice was not an open solicitation for new proposals. The posting and closing language makes clear it was a “Notification of Intent to Award,†meaning the agency had already identified an intended recipient and was publishing the opportunity largely to meet public notice and administrative requirements. Because of that, no applications were accepted at any point during the posting period. The opportunity was posted and created on March 26, 2014, and it was archived on April 5, 2014, reflecting a short public notice window typical for intent-to-award announcements.
Funding was modest and tightly defined. The estimated total funding was $67,383, and both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed in a way that effectively anchored the expected award amount at $67,383. Only one award was expected. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That restriction points to a partner such as a state university or similar public academic institution that could provide administrative services, coordination, reporting support, logistical help, or other back-office functions in collaboration with the National Park Service under a cooperative agreement structure. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, so the arrangement likely contemplated ongoing coordination with NPS staff as the work was carried out.
For reference or follow-up, the listing pointed users to Grants.gov and provided a National Park Service contact: John Bechtold (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov), specifically noting that assistance was available for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
CHDN Administrative Support (P14AS00050) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CHDN Administrative Support opportunity (P14AS00050)?
It was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice for a single cooperative agreement to provide administrative support to the Chihuahuan Desert Network (CHDN). The funding was intended to support the administrative backbone for CHDN operations.
Was this an open solicitation where anyone could apply?
No. The notice was a "Notification of Intent to Award," which indicates the agency had already identified an intended recipient. No applications were accepted during the posting period.
What does "Notification of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the opportunity was published primarily to meet public notice and administrative requirements, not to invite new proposals or run a competitive application process.
Did the opportunity accept applications at any point?
No. The posting and closing language indicates that applications were not accepted at any time during the public notice window.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 26, 2014, and it was archived on April 5, 2014.
Why was the public notice window so short?
The short window aligns with typical intent-to-award announcements, which are often posted briefly because the purpose is public notice rather than collecting applications.
How much funding was associated with this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $67,383.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed in a way that effectively anchored the expected award amount at $67,383.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What types of organizations does "public and state-controlled institutions of higher education" refer to?
This restriction points to entities such as state universities or similar public academic institutions.
What was the purpose of the funding in plain terms?
The funding was intended to support CHDN operations by covering administrative and coordination functions rather than running an open-ended research competition or broad public program.
What kinds of activities might "administrative support" include?
Based on the description, it could include administrative services, coordination, reporting support, logistical help, or other back-office functions carried out in collaboration with NPS.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The notice described the award as a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (as described here)?
The description notes that cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, implying ongoing coordination with NPS staff during the work.
Which activity area was this opportunity categorized under?
It was categorized under the "Business and Commerce" activity area.
What CFDA number was tied to this opportunity and what does it cover?
It was tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Where could someone find the official listing or announcement details?
The listing directed users to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who was the National Park Service point of contact for this opportunity?
The contact listed was John Bechtold, reachable at 303-969-2492 and JohnBechtold@nps.gov.
What kind of help was available if someone could not access the announcement online?
The listing noted that assistance was available for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, and it provided the NPS contact information for support.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on April 5, 2014.
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