Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00073
Apply for P15AS00073
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Watershed Studies Program" 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 30, 2015 and posted on Mar 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the continuation of project activities without full and open competition with the University of Virginia.. (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 Cooperative Watershed Studies Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00073) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice tied to natural resources work under CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs supporting resources of the National Park System. The purpose of the project is the continuation of an ongoing effort to evaluate how regional surface waters and surrounding landscapes are responding to reductions in air pollution that have occurred as a result of the Clean Air Act and other regulatory requirements. In practical terms, the work focuses on tracking environmental recovery and change over time, looking at whether and how streams, lakes, soils, and broader watershed conditions are improving as pollutant inputs decline.
This notice is not a standard competitive grant solicitation. It was posted to publicly document NPSs intent to continue funding existing project activities without full and open competition, specifically with the University of Virginia. That means the agency had an established partnership already underway and used this announcement to provide transparency about its plan to extend or continue that work, rather than inviting new applications from other organizations. Even though the eligibility category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the text makes clear that this particular action was intended as a non-competitive continuation award.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or oversight. The announcement also indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are March 30, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 9, 2015, and an archive date of April 30, 2015. The financial fields show an estimated total funding amount of 0 and award floor and ceiling of 0, which often reflects that the posting is serving primarily as a public notice of intent rather than a traditional competition with a stated funding range.
For anyone needing additional details, the opportunity directs readers to Grants.gov for the full announcement and provides a point of contact at NPS: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
FAQs: Cooperative Watershed Studies Program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00073)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice for the Cooperative Watershed Studies Program, listed under Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00073. It is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs that support natural resources in the National Park System.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project supports the continuation of an ongoing effort to evaluate how regional surface waters and surrounding landscapes are responding to reductions in air pollution resulting from the Clean Air Act and other regulatory requirements. Practically, the work tracks environmental recovery and change over time to understand whether and how streams, lakes, soils, and broader watershed conditions are improving as pollutant inputs decline.
What environmental areas does the work focus on?
The notice describes a focus on regional surface waters and surrounding landscapes, specifically including streams, lakes, soils, and broader watershed conditions, with an emphasis on monitoring changes over time as air pollution inputs decline.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not a standard competitive grant solicitation. It was posted to publicly document NPS intent to continue funding existing project activities without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding action?
The notice indicates the action is intended as a non-competitive continuation award specifically with the University of Virginia, reflecting an established partnership already underway.
Does the eligibility category mean anyone can apply?
The eligibility category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the notice text clarifies that this particular posting was intended as a non-competitive continuation award rather than an open invitation for new applications.
Why would NPS post a notice if it is not openly competitive?
Based on the notice, it was posted to provide public transparency and documentation of NPS's intent to continue funding existing project activities without full and open competition, rather than to solicit new proposals.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement typically indicates NPS expected substantial involvement beyond providing funds, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or oversight.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are March 30, 2015. The original and current closing date is April 9, 2015. The archive date is April 30, 2015.
What do the listed funding amounts mean (total funding, floor, and ceiling all shown as 0)?
The financial fields show an estimated total funding amount of 0 and an award floor and ceiling of 0. The notice explains this often reflects that the posting is serving primarily as a public notice of intent rather than a traditional competitive opportunity with a stated funding range.
Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The notice directs readers to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, National Park Service. Phone: 301-663-1481 ext. 5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What federal program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as cooperative research and training programs supporting resources of the National Park System.
What is the main outcome the project is trying to understand?
The project aims to understand environmental recovery and change over time in watersheds as air pollution inputs decline, including whether conditions in streams, lakes, soils, and surrounding landscapes are improving.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Regional Language Media Training
Previous opportunity: Pacific Islands Area State Component CIG
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 P15AS00073
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P15AS00073) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| BLM CO Colorado Stewardship Specialty Crews Apply for L15AS00069 Funding Number: L15AS00069 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,000 |
| BLM CO, Climate Change Socioeconomic Vulnerability Assessment. Apply for L15AS00061 Funding Number: L15AS00061 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $175,000 |
| BLM AK Glennallen Field Office Youth Initiatives Apply for L15AS00065 Funding Number: L15AS00065 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| BLM AK Youth Opportunity Soil Scientist EIFO FDO Apply for L15AS00068 Funding Number: L15AS00068 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| CESU BLM WO280, Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program Biological Assistance for Abandoned Mine Adit/Shaft Closures in the Western United States. Apply for L15AS00070 Funding Number: L15AS00070 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD The CrewSea Turtle Conservation Interns Apply for P15AS00081 Funding Number: P15AS00081 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Care and Rehabilitation of Injured, Ill and Orphaned Migratory Birds and Other Terrestrial Wildlife, San Diego, Ca. Apply for N62473 15 2 0008 Funding Number: N62473 15 2 0008 Agency: NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $7,490 |
| Management of Undesirable Plants on USACE Project Lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams Apply for NWP 15 0001 Funding Number: NWP 15 0001 Agency: Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Complete Redwood Historic Resource Study Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00404 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00404 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM WY Migratory Bird Monitoring Apply for L15AS00073 Funding Number: L15AS00073 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies Apply for F15AS00160 Funding Number: F15AS00160 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM AK Alaska Mined Watershed Assessment Restoration and Outreach Apply for L15AS00071 Funding Number: L15AS00071 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Sole Source Cooperative Agreement with SCA Apply for MVD 15 0001 Funding Number: MVD 15 0001 Agency: Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $73,600 |
| FY15 Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants Apply for AG 0436 G 15 0002 Funding Number: AG 0436 G 15 0002 Agency: Oregon State Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| BLM (Arizona), Veterans Program, Arizona State Office Apply for L15AS00074 Funding Number: L15AS00074 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $900,000 |
| BLM OR WA Volunteer and Visitor Services, National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (NHOTIC) Apply for L15AS00072 Funding Number: L15AS00072 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $18,000 |
| Soil Monitoring Analysis for National Capital Region Network Parks Apply for P15AS00085 Funding Number: P15AS00085 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service NOVELTY IN A PREDATOR PREY SYSTEM FACILITATED BY HUMANS AND CLIMATE POLAR BEARS, GRIZZLY BEARS AND MUSKOXEN Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00426 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00426 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $41,196 |
| NPS 2015 Mormon Pioneer NHA Implementation of Management Plan Apply for P15AS00093 Funding Number: P15AS00093 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Monitoring Sonoran Desert Tortoise Populations in the Maricopa and Tortilla Mountains. Arizona State Office (ASO) Apply for L15AS00076 Funding Number: L15AS00076 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
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 "P15AS00073", 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.