Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00271
Apply for P15AS00271
- The National Park Service in the natural resources 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 Aug 4, 2015 and posted on Aug 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to continue to fund the project activities without full and open competition to the University of Maryland College Park.. (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 P15AS00271) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement notice connected to cultural resources work in the National Capital Region. The purpose of the project is to continue and complete an ethnographic resource study focused on documenting non-recreational fishing practices, often associated with subsistence or livelihood needs, occurring on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers within and around multiple NPS-managed park areas. In practical terms, the study is intended to capture who is fishing, how and why they fish, what traditions or community practices are involved, and how these activities relate to park resources and management responsibilities.
This notice falls under a discretionary funding category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency participation. The activity is categorized under natural resources with a clarification that the specific emphasis is cultural resources, reflecting that the work is ethnographic and documentation-oriented rather than biological fisheries research alone. The associated CFDA number is 15.945, covering cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
A key point of this announcement is that it is not an open call for applications. The NPS states explicitly that the posting serves as a public notice of its intention to continue funding project activities without full and open competition, specifically with the University of Maryland, College Park. Although the eligible applicant type is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the announcement is essentially informational because it indicates a continuation award arrangement rather than a competitive opportunity. The opportunity was posted and created on August 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2015, and an archive date of September 4, 2015.
The funding amount fields in the listing (estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor) are shown as 0, which typically signals that the public posting is primarily for compliance and transparency about a noncompetitive continuation action rather than a standard competitive solicitation with defined award ranges. Anyone seeking more detail would be directed to the Grants.gov listing, and administrative questions about accessing the full announcement were routed to the NPS financial assistance contact listed: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 or RitaMihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00271.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding opportunity is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The listed funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement in the project, rather than providing funding with minimal agency participation.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue and complete an ethnographic resource study documenting non-recreational fishing practices, often tied to subsistence or livelihood needs, on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in and around multiple NPS-managed park areas.
What activities or questions is the ethnographic study intended to document?
The study is intended to capture details such as who is fishing, how they fish, why they fish, what traditions or community practices are involved, and how these activities relate to park resources and NPS management responsibilities.
Is this a natural resources project or a cultural resources project?
The activity is categorized under natural resources, with a clarification that the specific emphasis is cultural resources. The work is ethnographic and documentation-oriented rather than strictly biological fisheries research.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. The notice states it is not an open call for applications. It serves as a public notice of the NPS intention to continue funding project activities without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this noncompetitive action?
The notice specifies the continuation is with the University of Maryland, College Park.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice indicates this particular posting is informational and tied to a continuation award rather than a competitive solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed.
What are the posted funding amounts (ceiling, floor, and total)?
The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all shown as 0. This typically indicates the posting is primarily for compliance/transparency regarding a noncompetitive continuation action rather than a standard competitive solicitation with defined award ranges.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 4, 2015.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original closing date and current closing date are both listed as August 14, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 4, 2015.
Where is the work geographically focused?
The study focuses on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, including locations within and around multiple NPS-managed park areas in the National Capital Region.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this notice?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project activities, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions about the announcement?
Administrative questions about accessing the full announcement are directed to Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
What are the contact details for the NPS financial assistance point of contact?
Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, can be reached at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 or via email at RitaMihalik@nps.gov.
Where should someone look for more detail beyond this summary?
The notice indicates that anyone seeking more detail would be directed to the Grants.gov listing for this opportunity.
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