Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00388
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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethnographic Resource Study Subsistence Fishing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers" 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 Sep 18, 2014 and posted on Sep 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2014 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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Ethnographic Resource Study Subsistence Fishing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00388) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on cultural resources research in the National Capital Region. The core purpose of the project is to complete an ethnographic resource study that will gather, evaluate, and document non-recreational fishing practices occurring on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, specifically in and around multiple NPS park units in the region. In practical terms, the work is meant to create a formal, well-documented understanding of subsistence and other non-recreational fishing traditions and behaviors, including who is fishing, why they are fishing, how the activity is carried out, and what cultural, social, and economic meanings it holds for participants and communities connected to these river corridors.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under a discretionary funding category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating an expectation of substantial involvement by NPS in the project as it is carried out (for example, coordination on study design, access, and how findings are documented and used). The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the clarification that it falls under "Cultural Resources," and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The announcement also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
A critical detail is that the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice of NPS's intention to fund the project without full and open competition, meaning the agency planned to make an award through a non-competitive process (often because a particular institution, partner, or capability is being targeted for justified reasons under federal assistance rules). The posting and creation date are both September 18, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2014, which aligns with the idea that this was primarily a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation period. Although the listing shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, that is consistent with certain notices where the purpose is disclosure of intent rather than a standard competition posting with a defined budget range.
Eligibility, as stated in the notice, is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. For anyone needing additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov for the full posting information and provides a contact at NPS: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 x 5 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Ethnographic Resource Study Subsistence Fishing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00388.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by NPS during the project, such as coordination on study design, access, and how findings are documented and used.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to complete an ethnographic resource study that gathers, evaluates, and documents non-recreational fishing practices on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, particularly in and around multiple NPS park units in the National Capital Region.
What kinds of fishing practices are covered by this study?
The study focuses on subsistence and other non-recreational fishing practices, rather than recreational fishing.
What kinds of questions will the ethnographic study document?
Based on the description, the study is intended to document who is fishing, why they are fishing, how fishing is carried out, and the cultural, social, and economic meanings fishing holds for participants and communities connected to these river corridors.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, specifically in and around multiple National Park Service park units in the National Capital Region.
How is this opportunity categorized in the posting?
It is listed under a discretionary funding category. The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the clarification that it falls under "Cultural Resources."
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and serves as public notice of NPS's intention to fund the project without full and open competition.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice for?
It is a public notice that NPS intended to make an award through a non-competitive process, rather than running a standard competitive solicitation.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date are September 18, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 19, 2014.
Why does the posting show an estimated total funding amount of 0?
The listing shows the estimated total funding and the award ceiling/floor as 0, which can be consistent with notices intended primarily as disclosure of intent rather than as a standard competitive posting with a defined budget range.
Where can someone find the full posting details?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for the full posting information.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, National Park Service.
How can the NPS contact be reached?
Rita Mihalik can be reached by phone at 301-663-1481 x 5 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
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