Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00341
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Explore Natural communities Outreach to include all NCR" 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 Aug 25, 2015 and posted on Aug 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to continue to fund the project activities with NatureServe without full and open completion.. (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 "Expanding Explore Natural communities Outreach to include all NCR" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00341) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice describing the agency's intent to continue supporting ongoing biodiversity and conservation work in the National Capital Region. The project focus is on continuing research related to biodiversity and advancing conservation assessments, while also expanding outreach efforts tied to plant community information that has been classified and mapped over the past decade. The geographic scope centers on National Capital Parks and surrounding areas across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, with the emphasis on making the results of long-term ecological work more accessible and useful to the public and stakeholders throughout the NCR.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship). A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in project activities, such as coordination, technical input, or collaborative decision-making, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
A key point in the notice is that it is not an open call for proposals. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intended to continue funding project activities with NatureServe without full and open competition. In other words, the announcement is primarily about transparency and documenting the agency's plan to maintain an existing partnership rather than soliciting new applications. While the eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the language makes clear that the funding action was intended to continue work with a specific partner rather than invite competing submissions.
Important administrative details include a posted and creation date of August 25, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2015, and an archive date of September 25, 2015. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling and floor of 0, which commonly appears in notices that are informational, administrative, or tied to a continuation action where the specific dollar figure is not being competed or publicly specified through the standard Grants.gov competition format.
For reference and further information, the notice points users to Grants.gov and provides a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 ext. 5, with the email address RitaMihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Expanding Explore Natural communities Outreach to include all NCR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00341.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The notice describes NPS's intent to continue supporting ongoing biodiversity and conservation work in the National Capital Region. The project focus includes continuing biodiversity research, advancing conservation assessments, and expanding outreach related to plant community information that has been classified and mapped over the past decade.
What does "expanding outreach" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice, it refers to expanding outreach efforts tied to existing plant community information (classification and mapping work completed over roughly the past decade) so the long-term ecological results are more accessible and useful to the public and stakeholders across the National Capital Region (NCR).
What geographic area does the project cover?
The geographic scope centers on National Capital Parks and surrounding areas across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, with an emphasis on reaching stakeholders throughout the NCR.
What type of award instrument is described?
The notice states the opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement (as described in the notice)?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination, technical input, or collaborative decision-making, rather than simply providing funds without ongoing participation.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA listing?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources. The CFDA is 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not an open call for proposals. It is a public notice of NPS's intent to continue funding project activities with NatureServe without full and open competition.
What does "without full and open competition" mean here?
In this notice, it means the announcement is primarily about transparency and documenting NPS's plan to maintain an existing partnership (with NatureServe), rather than inviting multiple applicants to compete for the award.
Who is the intended partner mentioned in the notice?
The notice indicates NPS intended to continue the work with NatureServe.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education).
If 501(c)(3) nonprofits are listed as eligible, can a new organization apply anyway?
The notice states it is not an open call and that NPS intended to continue funding with a specific partner (NatureServe) without competition. Based on the information provided, the listing is not presented as a competitive application opportunity for new applicants.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. That means the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What are the posted and creation dates for the notice?
The posted and creation date is August 25, 2015.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is September 4, 2015.
When was this notice archived?
The archive date is September 25, 2015.
Why does the listing show an estimated total funding amount of 0?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling and floor of 0. The notice explains this can commonly appear in informational or administrative notices, or continuation actions where the specific dollar figure is not being competed or publicly specified through the standard Grants.gov competition format.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The notice points users to Grants.gov for reference and further information.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
What are the contact details provided in the notice?
Phone: 301-663-1481 ext. 5
Email: RitaMihalik@nps.gov
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