Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1580120258
Apply for NPS NOIR1580120258
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing a Social Research Plan" 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 8, 2012 and posted on Jun 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $93,800.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Montana.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Developing a Social Research Plan" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1580120258) is a discretionary cooperative agreement action connected to the Natural Resources funding activity area. It is being issued as a notice of intent under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), and it is explicitly described as a noncompetitive award consistent with the Department of the Interior (DOI) policy at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. In practical terms, this means the NPS is announcing its intention to make a single task agreement award through the CESU mechanism rather than seeking proposals from multiple applicants in an open competition.
This announcement is not a request for applications and is not open for general competition. The NPS states that the award is single-source and will be made to the University of Montana, which is listed as the sole eligible recipient for this action. While the opportunity listing includes a short closing window (original and current closing date of June 13, 2012, following a posted date of June 8, 2012), that timing functions more as a formal public notice period associated with the intent to award rather than a typical application deadline where outside organizations can submit proposals.
The planned funding level for the action is an estimated total of $93,800, with an expected number of awards of one. No cost sharing or matching is required. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which commonly appears in notices of intent and other noncompetitive postings where the agency does not structure the opportunity around a range of competitive award amounts but instead relies on the specific task agreement budget. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System, signaling that the work is intended to support NPS mission needs through applied research and collaboration.
The core purpose described is the development of a social research plan, to be carried out under a CESU task agreement. Although the public summary does not detail the full technical scope, the title and context indicate the activity is focused on planning and structuring social science research to inform national park management, decision-making, or visitor and community-related considerations. The NPS directs interested readers to an attached announcement for additional detail, which is typical when the public listing provides only a high-level synopsis.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the NPS provides a point of contact: Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Developing a Social Research Plan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR1580120258.
What type of funding action is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement action.
What program or funding activity area is this connected to?
It is connected to the Natural Resources funding activity area.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or an open competition?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and it is not open for general competition.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent"?
It means the National Park Service is publicly announcing its intent to make a specific award. In this case, it functions as a formal public notice period rather than a typical competitive solicitation where multiple applicants submit proposals.
Is this a competitive or noncompetitive award?
It is described as a noncompetitive award, consistent with Department of the Interior policy at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service states the award is single-source and will be made to the University of Montana, which is listed as the sole eligible recipient for this action.
Can other universities, nonprofits, companies, tribes, or local governments apply for this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, no. This listing is not open for general competition and identifies the University of Montana as the sole eligible recipient.
What mechanism will be used to make the award?
The award will be made through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) using a single task agreement.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the action?
The planned funding level is an estimated total of $93,800.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why does the notice show an award ceiling and floor of $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which commonly appears in notices of intent and other noncompetitive postings where the agency is not structuring the opportunity around a competitive range of award sizes and instead relies on a specific task agreement budget.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System. This signals the work is intended to support National Park Service mission needs through applied research and collaboration.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The stated purpose is the development of a social research plan to be carried out under a CESU task agreement.
Does the public listing provide the full technical scope of work?
No. The summary does not provide full technical scope details. The notice indicates that additional detail is available in an attached announcement.
What kind of work is implied by the title "Developing a Social Research Plan"?
While the notice does not provide full details, the title and context indicate work focused on planning and structuring social science research to inform national park management, decision-making, and visitor or community-related considerations.
What are the posted and closing dates shown for this listing?
The listing shows a posted date of June 8, 2012, and an original and current closing date of June 13, 2012.
Is the closing date an application deadline for outside applicants?
No. Based on the description, the dates function more as a formal public notice period associated with the intent to award rather than a typical deadline for submitting proposals.
Who can be contacted for administrative or access questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2392.
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