Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00102
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Create Mobile Accessibility to Enhance Visitor Experience of Natural Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2015 and posted on Apr 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Create Mobile Accessibility to Enhance Visitor Experience of Natural Communities" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00102) was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Natural Resources funding activity area (CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship). The core purpose of the project is to improve how park visitors access and interact with information about natural communities by building a mobile-friendly mapping experience. Specifically, the work focuses on creating, testing, and publishing a prototype mobile-friendly map viewer and associated content for an initiative called "Explore Natural Communities," then evaluating that prototype and refining it into a final version that can be expanded for use in other parks in the National Capital Region (NCR).
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS expects to remain actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The technical emphasis is on developing a working prototype that functions well on mobile devices, validating it through testing, and producing a publishable version that integrates both the map viewer and the relevant interpretive or informational content. After the initial release, the project also includes a formal review and assessment phase to identify usability issues, performance gaps, content needs, and other improvements, followed by development of the "final form" of the viewer so it can serve as a scalable model for additional NCR park deployments.
The announcement makes clear it is not a request for applications and is instead a public notice of NPS's intent to fund the project without full and open competition. In other words, it is essentially a sole-source or limited-competition notice posted for transparency rather than an open call where multiple applicants submit proposals. The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date and creation date are both April 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 26, 2015, and an archive date of May 16, 2015. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Funding fields in the record list an estimated total funding of 0 with an award ceiling of 0 and award floor of 0, which commonly reflects that the posting is primarily informational (a notice of intent) rather than a competitive solicitation that specifies an amount for applicants to request. For additional details, the notice points to Grants.gov as the source, and it provides a contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, at 301-663-1481 x5 and ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Create Mobile Accessibility to Enhance Visitor Experience of Natural Communities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00102.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve how park visitors access and interact with information about natural communities by building a mobile-friendly mapping experience.
What specific work is described in the project scope?
The work focuses on creating, testing, and publishing a prototype mobile-friendly map viewer and associated content for the "Explore Natural Communities" initiative, then evaluating the prototype and refining it into a final version that can be expanded for use in other National Capital Region (NCR) parks.
What is "Explore Natural Communities" in this context?
"Explore Natural Communities" is the initiative for which the prototype mobile-friendly map viewer and associated content are being created, tested, published, evaluated, and refined.
What deliverable is expected early in the project?
An early deliverable is a prototype mobile-friendly map viewer along with associated content, created, tested, and published for the "Explore Natural Communities" initiative.
Is there a review or assessment phase included after the prototype?
Yes. After the initial release, the project includes a formal review and assessment phase to identify usability issues, performance gaps, content needs, and other improvements.
What happens after the review and assessment phase?
Following the assessment, the project calls for refining the product into the "final form" of the viewer so it can serve as a scalable model for additional NCR park deployments.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, it indicates NPS expects to remain actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
Is this an open solicitation where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without full and open competition.
Why does the notice say it is not a request for applications?
Because it is posted primarily for transparency as a notice of intent to fund without full and open competition (often described as sole-source or limited-competition), rather than as an open call for proposals.
Who is eligible to receive this award based on the notice?
The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the listed applicant type?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
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 April 16, 2015. The original and current closing date is April 26, 2015. The archive date is May 16, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The record lists an archive date of May 16, 2015, indicating the posting is part of an older, closed record rather than an active, open-ended announcement.
How much funding is available according to the listing?
The funding fields list an estimated total funding of 0, with an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0.
Why does the listing show $0 for estimated total funding, ceiling, and floor?
The notice explains that the posting is primarily informational (a notice of intent) rather than a competitive solicitation that specifies an amount for applicants to request, which commonly results in $0 values in those fields.
Where should someone look for additional official details?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the source for additional details.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What geographic area is mentioned for potential expansion?
The final version is intended to be expandable for use in other parks in the National Capital Region (NCR).
What is the technical emphasis of the project?
The technical emphasis is on developing a working prototype that functions well on mobile devices, validating it through testing, integrating the map viewer with interpretive or informational content, and producing a publishable version that can be refined into a scalable final product.
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