Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00330
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Expanding Explore Natural Communities Outreach to include other NCR Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $151,070.00 in funding.
- 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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service is issuing a Notice of Intent for a discretionary cooperative agreement action titled "Expanding Explore Natural Communities Outreach to include other NCR Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00330). The purpose of this effort is to sustain and support the study of natural communities by expanding outreach for an existing online field guide called "Explore Natural Communities." In practical terms, the project centers on maintaining and promoting a digital resource that helps people learn about natural community types and related natural resources, with an emphasis on extending its reach to additional parks within the National Capital Region (NCR).
This opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.944. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, such as collaborating on goals, content, deliverables, review, or implementation steps, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
Eligibility, as described in the notice, is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear that this posting is not accepting applications. It is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent only, and it states that the task agreement is being awarded under a cooperative agreement that was already awarded through a competitive process. As a result, there is no application window, no active competition, and the expected number of awards listed is zero.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $151,070. This figure represents the maximum anticipated funding level associated with the task described in the notice, tied to the continuation and expansion of outreach for the "Explore Natural Communities" online field guide to include other NCR parks. The opportunity was created on July 13, 2016, and the closing date field reiterates that no applications are being accepted because the work will proceed under an existing competitively awarded cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The title is "Expanding Explore Natural Communities Outreach to include other NCR Parks."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00330.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of announcement is this?
This posting is a Notice of Intent for a discretionary cooperative agreement action. It is not an open solicitation.
Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications are not being accepted.
Why are applications not being accepted?
The notice states the task agreement is being awarded under a cooperative agreement that was already awarded through a competitive process, so there is no active competition for this specific action.
Is there an application window or deadline?
No. The closing date information reiterates that no applications are being accepted.
How many awards are expected to be made under this notice?
The expected number of awards is listed as zero.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project execution?
A cooperative agreement typically means the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on goals, content, deliverables, reviews, or implementation steps, rather than providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to sustain and support the study of natural communities by expanding outreach for an existing online field guide called "Explore Natural Communities."
What is "Explore Natural Communities" in this context?
It is an existing online field guide that helps people learn about natural community types and related natural resources.
What are the key activities emphasized by the notice?
The notice emphasizes maintaining and promoting a digital resource and extending its outreach to additional parks within the National Capital Region (NCR).
What geographic or organizational area is a focus of this effort?
The effort focuses on expanding outreach to other parks within the National Capital Region (NCR).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.944.
Who is eligible according to the notice?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does eligibility matter if applications are not being accepted?
The notice lists eligibility criteria, but it also clearly states the posting is not accepting applications and that the work will proceed under an existing competitively awarded cooperative agreement.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The award ceiling is $151,070.
What does the award ceiling represent for this notice?
It represents the maximum anticipated funding level associated with the task described, tied to continuing and expanding outreach for the "Explore Natural Communities" online field guide to include other NCR parks.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 13, 2016.
Does the notice indicate this is a competitive funding opportunity right now?
No. It is described as a Notice of Intent only, and it indicates the task agreement will be awarded under an already competitively awarded cooperative agreement.
What is the practical outcome of the effort described?
The practical outcome is continued maintenance and promotion of a digital field guide resource, with expanded outreach to include additional NCR parks.
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