Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOH2350105512
Apply for NPS NOIWASOH2350105512
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coordinate and Develop Products and Stategies on Air Quality Issues with Western Governors Association" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $51,937.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $51,937.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a non-competitive, multi-year cooperative agreement with the Western Governors Association (WGA), headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The purpose is to support coordination and development of products and strategies related to air quality, atmospheric issues, and "critical loads" work across the western region. In practical terms, NPS is looking to use WGA as a regional convening and coordination hub to help align policy discussions, programs, projects, and related activities that affect air resources, including how sensitive ecosystems and protected lands respond to air pollution inputs.
The core focus areas named in the announcement are critical loads, atmospheric issues, and air quality. "Critical loads" generally refers to scientifically derived thresholds for pollutants (such as nitrogen or sulfur deposition) beyond which ecosystems may experience harmful effects. By emphasizing coordination around critical loads alongside broader atmospheric and air quality topics, the agreement signals an intent to connect science-based benchmarks with regional planning and policy conversations. The grant is structured to provide an ongoing mechanism for regional development and coordination, meaning WGA would be expected to facilitate collaboration among relevant stakeholders, support shared strategies, and potentially help translate technical analyses into usable guidance, summaries, or planning products that multiple jurisdictions can rely on.
Administratively, this is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, so NPS likely expects active participation in shaping tasks, deliverables, coordination efforts, or technical direction over the life of the project. The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources, reflecting the connection to ecosystem protection, park resource stewardship, and regional environmental management.
The notice specifies an expected single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $51,937, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The award floor is $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity’s timing indicates it was posted on September 15, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 17, 2010, and an archive date of October 17, 2010. That very short posting window is consistent with what the notice states explicitly: it is a notice of intent for a non-competitive award rather than an open competition.
Eligibility is listed broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the narrative makes clear that the recipient is intended to be the Western Governors Association. The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2) as the basis for the non-competitive approach. In other words, while the listing includes standard eligibility language, the government is signaling that it has a specific partner and justification for awarding without competition, likely because of WGA’s unique regional role and its established function in convening western states and coordinating multi-state policy efforts.
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOH2350105512, and the title is "Coordinate and Develop Products and Stategies on Air Quality Issues with Western Governors Association" (including the misspelling of "Strategies" as shown). The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which is sometimes used when an activity does not map neatly onto an existing CFDA program listing. For prospective parties seeking more details or needing access to the full announcement, the contact provided is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted support for WGA to help NPS and regional partners coordinate western U.S. air quality and atmospheric initiatives, particularly those related to critical loads and the protection of sensitive natural resources, through structured regional collaboration, shared planning, and the development of coordinated strategies and products.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a non-competitive, multi-year cooperative agreement with the Western Governors Association (WGA). The agreement is intended to support regional coordination and the development of products and strategies related to air quality, atmospheric issues, and critical loads work across the western region.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Western Governors Association (WGA), headquartered in Denver, Colorado. While the eligibility field is listed broadly for certain nonprofits, the notice explains that this is a targeted, non-competitive action with a specific partner.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent for a non-competitive award. The posting and closing dates are very close together, which is consistent with an intent to award without competition.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support coordination and development of products and strategies related to air quality, atmospheric issues, and critical loads across the western region. In practice, NPS intends to use WGA as a regional convening and coordination hub to align policy discussions, programs, projects, and related activities that affect air resources and sensitive ecosystems, including protected lands.
What are the core focus areas named in the announcement?
The core focus areas are critical loads, atmospheric issues, and air quality.
What does "critical loads" mean in this context?
"Critical loads" generally refers to scientifically derived thresholds for pollutants (such as nitrogen or sulfur deposition) beyond which ecosystems may experience harmful effects. The notice indicates an intent to connect science-based benchmarks like critical loads to regional planning and policy conversations.
What kinds of activities or outputs are implied by the notice?
The notice describes an ongoing mechanism for regional development and coordination. It implies that WGA would facilitate collaboration among relevant stakeholders, support shared strategies, and potentially help translate technical analyses into usable guidance, summaries, or planning products that multiple jurisdictions can rely on.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (as described in the notice)?
As described, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. This suggests NPS expects active participation in shaping tasks, deliverables, coordination efforts, or technical direction over the life of the project.
What type of funding opportunity is this considered?
This is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting the connection to ecosystem protection, park resource stewardship, and regional environmental management.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
NPS expects a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $51,937.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $51,937. The award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 15, 2010. The original closing date and the current closing date are both September 17, 2010. The archive date is October 17, 2010.
Why was the application window so short?
Based on the notice, the short window aligns with the fact that this is a notice of intent for a non-competitive award rather than an open competition.
What eligibility is listed, and how does it relate to the intended award?
Eligibility is listed broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative indicates the recipient is intended to be the Western Governors Association, and the notice describes a non-competitive justification for awarding without competition.
What policy is cited as the basis for the non-competitive approach?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2) as the basis for the non-competitive approach.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOH2350105512.
What is the title of the opportunity?
The title is "Coordinate and Develop Products and Stategies on Air Quality Issues with Western Governors Association" (including the misspelling of "Strategies" as shown).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
Who is the contact for more information?
The contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 303-987-6988.
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