Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOICHDN10149
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Detection of Invasive Plants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2012 and posted on Feb 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 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 $59,536.00 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).
- FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY This is a Notice Of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association for the Early Detection of invasive plants. This award was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Early Detection of Invasive Plants" (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOICHDN10149) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resource management. Its central purpose is straightforward: to support monitoring efforts for invasive plant species within parks that fall under the Chihuahuan Desert and Southern Plains Network. In practical terms, the work is aimed at early detection, meaning locating and documenting invasive plants before they become widespread and difficult or costly to control, helping park managers protect native ecosystems and maintain ecological integrity.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant or contract. A cooperative agreement typically implies that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as guiding priorities, coordinating field activities, setting monitoring standards, or integrating results into park management programs. The announcement describes the award as a "task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement," which suggests it is an add-on or specific work assignment under a broader, already-established partnership mechanism rather than a brand-new standalone award.
Only one award was anticipated, and the estimated total funding amount was $59,536. The posting shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), which usually indicates the total anticipated amount is defined elsewhere in internal documentation or that the system fields were not used to set numeric bounds. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not expected to contribute a non-federal match as a condition of funding.
The eligibility and competition status are important here because this notice functions more as a formal public record than an open call for applications. It is explicitly labeled "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and identified as a Notice of Intent to award to the Student Conservation Association. The notice also states that the award "was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures," meaning the selection process occurred through internal agency processes rather than a typical publicly open competition window where multiple applicants submit proposals through Grants.gov. The category listed for CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which aligns with the Student Conservation Association's common role in supporting conservation field crews and youth or early-career conservation work.
The timeline reinforces that this was not an open, extended application opportunity. The opportunity was posted on February 21, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 22, 2012, and it was archived on February 23, 2012. A one-day posting window like this is typical of notices that document an intended or pending award rather than solicit new proposals from the public.
For anyone needing more information or having trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed NPS contact was Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-988-6042.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Early Detection of Invasive Plants (NPSNOICHDN10149)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Early Detection of Invasive Plants".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOICHDN10149.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to support monitoring efforts for invasive plant species in parks within the Chihuahuan Desert and Southern Plains Network, with a focus on early detection (finding and documenting invasive plants before they become widespread).
What does "early detection" mean in this context?
Early detection means locating and documenting invasive plants early, before infestations spread widely and become more difficult or expensive to control. The goal is to help park managers protect native ecosystems and maintain ecological integrity.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant, contract, or cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant or a contract.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates that the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project. That can include guiding priorities, coordinating field activities, setting monitoring standards, and integrating results into park management programs.
What does "task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement" mean?
The notice describes the award as a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement. This suggests the work is an add-on or specific assignment under an already-established partnership mechanism, rather than a brand-new standalone award.
Is this an open funding opportunity where new applicants can apply?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY" and is identified as a Notice of Intent to award to a specific organization (the Student Conservation Association). It reads as a formal public record rather than an open call for applications.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states an intent to award to the Student Conservation Association.
Was the award competed?
Yes, according to the notice, the award "was competed in accordance with internal NPS procedures". This indicates the competition and selection occurred through internal agency processes rather than a public proposal window.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $59,536.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
The posting shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0). The description notes this usually means the total anticipated amount is defined elsewhere in internal documentation or the system fields were not used to set numeric bounds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so the recipient was not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of funding.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The category listed is CFDA 15.931 (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing), titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations".
How does the listed CFDA/Assistance Listing relate to the intended recipient?
The notice explains that Assistance Listing 15.931 aligns with the Student Conservation Association's common role in supporting conservation field crews and youth or early-career conservation work.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 21, 2012.
What were the closing date(s) for this notice?
The original and current closing date were both February 22, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on February 23, 2012.
Why is the posting window only one day?
The information provided notes that a one-day window is typical of notices that document an intended or pending award rather than solicit new proposals from the public.
Who is the listed point of contact for more information?
The listed contact is Rhonda Martinez, Contract Specialist (National Park Service).
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rhonda Martinez can be reached by phone at 505-988-6042.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice states that for more information or trouble accessing the announcement electronically, people should contact the listed NPS contact: Rhonda Martinez at 505-988-6042.
What general area of work does this funding support?
The notice describes it as focused on natural resource management, specifically monitoring for invasive plant species within the relevant NPS network parks.
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