Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00386
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Furthering Informal Education Activities in DOI" 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 17, 2014 and posted on Sep 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to notify the public 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 "Furthering Informal Education Activities in DOI" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00386) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice describing the agency's intent to support a specific project through a cooperative agreement. The activity falls under the Education funding category and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System. The central purpose of the project is to establish a collaborative relationship between the NPS and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD CP) to recruit, select, and place UMD CP student interns into Communications, Outreach, and Media internships within the WASO Partnership Office. In practical terms, the emphasis is on experiential, informal education and workforce development by embedding students in real communications and partnership work tied to national park priorities.
A key point in this notice is that it is not an open call for applications. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and exists primarily to inform the public that the NPS intends to fund the described project without full and open competition. That means the agency is signaling a planned award arrangement, rather than inviting multiple organizations to submit proposals. Consistent with that intent, the posting and closing timeline is extremely short: it was posted on September 17, 2014, created the same day, and closed on September 18, 2014 (with the original and current closing dates matching). The eligible applicant type listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," aligning with the intended partner being a public university, specifically UMD College Park.
The funding details in the listing show an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling and floor also listed as 0, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. In notices like this, those zero values can appear when the announcement is being used mainly as a transparency or administrative posting about an intended non-competitive award, rather than as a typical competitive solicitation where a specific funding level is advertised. Even so, the cooperative agreement instrument type indicates the NPS anticipated an arrangement involving substantial federal involvement in the project, which is commonly used when the agency expects to collaborate on project execution rather than simply provide funds with minimal ongoing participation.
For anyone seeking the official source posting, the notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information link. The contact person listed for assistance with accessing the full announcement electronically is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Furthering Informal Education Activities in DOI."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P14AS00386.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is listed under the Education funding category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it cover?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The central purpose is to establish a collaborative relationship between the NPS and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD CP) to recruit, select, and place UMD CP student interns into Communications, Outreach, and Media internships within the WASO Partnership Office.
What kind of activities are supported by the described project?
The emphasis is on experiential, informal education and workforce development by embedding students in real communications and partnership work tied to national park priorities.
Is this an open call for applications?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is primarily intended to inform the public that the NPS intends to fund the described project without full and open competition.
What does "not an open call" mean in practical terms?
It means the agency is signaling a planned award arrangement rather than inviting multiple organizations to submit proposals in a competitive process.
What is the award instrument type?
The notice describes the intended award as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
The cooperative agreement instrument type indicates the NPS anticipated substantial federal involvement in the project, meaning the agency expected to collaborate on project execution rather than only providing funds with minimal ongoing participation.
Who is the intended partner organization mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes a collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD CP).
Which applicant types are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant type listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the intended partner being a public university.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on September 17, 2014, and created on the same day.
When did this opportunity close?
It closed on September 18, 2014. The original and current closing dates match.
Why is the posting window so short?
Based on the notice description, the short timeline is consistent with a posting intended for transparency or administrative purposes related to an intended non-competitive award, rather than a typical competitive solicitation.
How much funding is listed for this opportunity?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0.
Does the listing indicate a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why might the funding amounts be shown as zero?
The notice explains that in postings like this, zero values can appear when the announcement is being used mainly as a transparency or administrative posting about an intended non-competitive award, rather than a typical competitive solicitation where a specific funding level is advertised.
Where can someone find the official source posting or additional information?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact person listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
What are the phone and email contact details provided?
Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What office within NPS is mentioned as the internship placement location?
The notice states that interns would be placed within the WASO Partnership Office in Communications, Outreach, and Media internships.
What is the Department or context referenced by "DOI" in the opportunity title?
The opportunity title includes "DOI," and the notice describes a project involving the National Park Service. (No further expansion of the acronym is provided in the information given.)
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