Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0153
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0153
- 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 "Coastal Ecosystem Evolution along Cape Cod National Seashore from Long Point to Race Point: Multi-tiered, Science-based Management of Natural Resources and Infrastructure" 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 Aug 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2016 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of intent that the National Park Service (NPS), will fund the following project activities without competition under an existing cooperative agreement.. (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 $122,134.00 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 funding notice titled "Coastal Ecosystem Evolution along Cape Cod National Seashore from Long Point to Race Point: Multi-tiered, Science-based Management of Natural Resources and Infrastructure" is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement intended to inform the public that NPS plans to support a specific set of project activities related to coastal change and management along the Cape Cod National Seashore, specifically the stretch from Long Point to Race Point. The focus, as reflected in the title, is on understanding and responding to how coastal ecosystems evolve over time and using that science to guide practical management decisions affecting both natural resources and built infrastructure in a dynamic shoreline environment.
This is not an open, competitive grant opportunity. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications, meaning outside parties are not being invited to submit proposals. Instead, it functions as a public notice of intent: NPS is signaling that it will fund the work non-competitively under an already-existing cooperative agreement. In other words, the partner relationship and the award mechanism are already in place, and the purpose of the posting is transparency about planned federal spending rather than recruitment of new applicants.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally implies that NPS expects to be actively involved in the project in a substantial way, such as collaborating on project design, data sharing, technical review, field coordination, or management application of results. The activity category is labeled "Other," which typically indicates that the project does not fit neatly into standard categories like construction, education, or research alone, and instead may combine multiple elements such as monitoring, applied science, planning support, and management integration.
Key administrative details in the notice include the funding opportunity number (NPS 16 NERO 0153) and the CFDA number (15.945), which identifies the broader federal assistance program under which this work is being supported. The issuing agency is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The notice was created on August 17, 2016, with an original closing date of August 27, 2016. In this context, the closing date is best understood as the end of the public notice window rather than an application deadline, since applications are not being solicited.
Financially, the announcement indicates an award ceiling of $122,134 and anticipates a single award (expected awards: 1). Because it is a non-competitive action tied to an existing cooperative agreement, the "eligible applicants" field is not presented as a broad eligibility pool. It is labeled "Others," which commonly appears in notices where the recipient is effectively predetermined or eligibility is constrained by the pre-existing agreement and partner qualifications, rather than open to all typical applicant types like states, local governments, universities, or nonprofits.
In practical terms, the project described by the title suggests work that supports science-based coastal management for Cape Cod National Seashore in an area known for rapid shoreline movement, storm impacts, sediment transport, and habitat shifts. A multi-tiered management approach implies that outputs could be used at several decision-making levels, such as near-term operational decisions (for example, responding to erosion threats), medium-term planning (for example, prioritizing monitoring locations or protecting sensitive habitats), and longer-term strategy (for example, anticipating future shoreline positions and how they may affect park infrastructure). While the notice itself does not provide a detailed task list, it clearly frames the purpose as applying scientific understanding of coastal ecosystem evolution to protect and manage both natural resources and infrastructure within the park.
Overall, this posting is best read as a transparency notice documenting NPS intent to fund a specific, cooperative, science-informed coastal management effort at Cape Cod National Seashore, with a defined maximum funding amount and a single planned award under an existing agreement, rather than an invitation for the public to compete for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding notice?
The notice is titled "Coastal Ecosystem Evolution along Cape Cod National Seashore from Long Point to Race Point: Multi-tiered, Science-based Management of Natural Resources and Infrastructure."
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The issuing agency is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What geographic area does this project focus on?
The focus is along the Cape Cod National Seashore, specifically the stretch from Long Point to Race Point.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project is intended to support understanding of how coastal ecosystems evolve over time and to use that science to guide management decisions affecting natural resources and built infrastructure in a dynamic shoreline environment.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is not an open, competitive opportunity.
Can outside organizations submit a proposal or application in response to this notice?
No. Outside parties are not being invited to submit proposals because the posting is not a request for applications.
If no applications are being accepted, why was this posted publicly?
It functions as a public notice of intent, posted for transparency about NPS plans to fund a specific set of activities rather than to recruit new applicants.
What funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project, which can include collaboration on project design, data sharing, technical review, field coordination, and/or applying results to management decisions.
Is this funding considered discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled "Other," which suggests the work may combine multiple elements (for example, monitoring, applied science, planning support, and management integration) rather than fitting into a single standard category.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0153.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on August 17, 2016.
What is the closing date, and what does it mean here?
The original closing date is August 27, 2016. In this context, it is best understood as the end of the public notice window rather than an application deadline, since applications are not being solicited.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this notice?
The award ceiling is $122,134.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award (expected awards: 1).
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice does not present a broad eligibility pool. The eligible applicants field is labeled "Others," which commonly appears when the recipient is effectively predetermined or eligibility is constrained by an existing cooperative agreement and partner qualifications.
Is the recipient already identified or predetermined?
Based on the notice description, NPS plans to fund the work non-competitively under an already-existing cooperative agreement, which indicates the partnership and award mechanism are already in place.
What kinds of outcomes or decisions might this project support?
The notice frames the work as "multi-tiered" and "science-based," implying outputs could inform near-term operational decisions (such as responding to erosion threats), medium-term planning (such as prioritizing monitoring locations or protecting sensitive habitats), and longer-term strategy (such as anticipating future shoreline positions and implications for park infrastructure).
Does the notice provide a detailed task list or scope of work?
No. The notice does not provide a detailed task list, but it clearly frames the purpose as applying scientific understanding of coastal ecosystem evolution to manage and protect both natural resources and infrastructure within the park.
What is the overall takeaway for members of the public or potential applicants?
This posting is best read as a transparency notice documenting NPS intent to fund a specific, cooperative, science-informed coastal management effort with a defined maximum funding amount and a single planned award, rather than an invitation to compete for funding.
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