Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00113
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Forest Understory Community Composition in Response to Canopy Disturbance" 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 May 28, 2014 and posted on May 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity provides public notice of the 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 grant opportunity titled "Forest Understory Community Composition in Response to Canopy Disturbance" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00113) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice centered on forest ecology and natural resource monitoring within the NPS Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network. The work described focuses on understanding how forest understory communities change after canopy disturbance, with special attention to shifts in overall plant community composition, patterns of tree regeneration, the occurrence and spread of invasive plant species, and the dynamics of coarse woody debris (downed logs, large branches, and other sizable dead wood) following disturbance events. In practical terms, the project is meant to document and interpret ecological responses that occur when the forest canopy is altered by events such as storms, insect outbreaks, disease, or other disturbances that open the canopy and change light, moisture, and competition conditions on the forest floor.
This opportunity was issued by the National Park Service under a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, and it falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category. The CFDA listing associated with it is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The only eligible applicants identified are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the research-oriented nature of the project and the expectation that the work would be conducted in partnership with an academic institution.
A key administrative point is that this notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice of the NPS intent to fund the described project activities without full and open competition. In other words, the NPS was announcing an intended award arrangement rather than soliciting proposals from the general public. The posting and creation date are May 28, 2014, and the closing date listed is June 7, 2014, which functions more as an administrative window for the notice rather than a competitive application deadline.
The funding fields in the announcement list an estimated total funding amount of 0, along with an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. In many cases, entries like these appear in notices that are primarily informational (such as intent-to-award announcements) or where the final funding amount is managed or reported through other internal channels rather than in the public synopsis. The notice also states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the intended recipient would not be required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of the award.
For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 x 225 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Forest Understory Community Composition in Response to Canopy Disturbance".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00113.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
This notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding notice is this?
It is an NPS discretionary funding notice.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice of the NPS intent to fund the described project activities without full and open competition.
What does "without full and open competition" mean in this context?
Based on the notice language, it means the NPS was announcing an intended award arrangement rather than soliciting proposals from the general public.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is issued under a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the project about?
The work focuses on forest ecology and natural resource monitoring, specifically understanding how forest understory communities change after canopy disturbance.
What kinds of ecological changes does the project pay special attention to?
The notice highlights attention to:
- Shifts in overall plant community composition
- Patterns of tree regeneration
- The occurrence and spread of invasive plant species
- Dynamics of coarse woody debris (downed logs, large branches, and other sizable dead wood) following disturbance events
What is meant by "canopy disturbance" in this notice?
The notice describes canopy disturbance as events that alter the forest canopy, such as storms, insect outbreaks, disease, or other disturbances that open the canopy and change conditions on the forest floor.
Why does canopy disturbance matter for the understory?
The notice explains that when the canopy opens, it can change light, moisture, and competition conditions on the forest floor, which can drive understory and regeneration responses.
What NPS network is associated with this work?
The project is centered on the NPS Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network.
Who is eligible to apply?
The only eligible applicants identified are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities or non-profit organizations listed as eligible?
No. Based on the eligibility statement provided, eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the notice is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was this notice posted?
The posting and creation date is May 28, 2014.
What is the closing date shown in the notice?
The closing date listed is June 7, 2014.
If this is not a request for applications, what does the closing date represent?
The notice indicates the closing date functions as an administrative window for the notice rather than a competitive application deadline.
How much funding is available?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0.
Why would a notice list funding amounts as 0?
The notice context indicates these entries can appear in notices that are primarily informational (such as intent-to-award announcements) or where the final funding amount is managed or reported through other internal channels rather than in the public synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Where can additional details be found?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
For access issues, the notice lists:
Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer
Phone: 301-663-1481 x 225
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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