Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00096
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- 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 Jun 20, 2013 and posted on Jun 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 Cooperative Watershed Studies Program (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00096) is a National Park Service discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support a combined set of watershed-focused research efforts: the Shenandoah Watershed Study and the Virginia Trout Stream Sensitivity Study. The work falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at generating scientific information that helps understand watershed conditions and sensitivities in and around National Park Service-managed resources, with an emphasis on water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and factors that influence stream health and trout habitat.
This opportunity is structured as a single award with total funding of $50,000, and both the award floor and award ceiling are set at $50,000, meaning the funding amount is fixed rather than a range. The National Park Service anticipated making one award under this announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, recipients should expect substantial involvement from the National Park Service during the project, which often includes coordination on study design, data needs, reporting, and alignment with park management priorities.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That typically includes state universities and similar publicly governed colleges that can carry out applied research, monitoring, and analysis. The announcement was originally posted and created on June 20, 2013, with a closing date of June 30, 2013, indicating a short application window. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the listing.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement or navigating the application materials, the listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the Cooperative Watershed Studies Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00096.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial involvement from the National Park Service during the project. The listing indicates this may include coordination on study design, data needs, reporting, and ensuring the work aligns with park management priorities.
What overall work does this program support?
The program supports a combined set of watershed-focused research efforts: the Shenandoah Watershed Study and the Virginia Trout Stream Sensitivity Study.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The work falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 cover (as described in the listing)?
CFDA 15.945 covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
What is the purpose of the research supported by this award?
In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at generating scientific information to help understand watershed conditions and sensitivities in and around National Park Service-managed resources, with an emphasis on water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and factors that influence stream health and trout habitat.
How much funding is available?
The total funding amount is $50,000.
Is the funding amount flexible, or is it fixed?
The amount is fixed. Both the award floor and the award ceiling are set at $50,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The National Park Service anticipated making one award under this announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations are considered "public and state-controlled institutions of higher education" (based on the listing)?
The listing indicates this typically includes state universities and similar publicly governed colleges that can carry out applied research, monitoring, and analysis.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was originally posted and created on June 20, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is June 30, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 20, 2013) and the closing date (June 30, 2013), the application window was short.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application details?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the listing.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application materials?
The listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer with the National Park Service.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact?
Applicants can reach Rita Mihalik by phone at 301-432-7890.
What is the contact email for the point of contact?
Applicants can email Rita Mihalik at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
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