Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00428
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00428
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geoscientists in the Park" 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 Jun 3, 2011 and posted on Jun 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $140,442.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $140,442.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 Geoscientists in the Park opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP11AT00428) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action that supports short-term geoscience work in National Park Service (NPS) units. The core purpose of the program is to place geoscientists into parks or other NPS-managed sites to carry out specific geoscience projects, helping the agency advance natural resource stewardship and management needs related to geology, geomorphology, soils, hydrology, and related earth-science topics.
This particular notice is not a typical open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement (H2360086068). In practice, that means NPS is extending or adding a task agreement under a previously established cooperative relationship rather than soliciting and evaluating proposals from multiple applicants. The intended recipient for this action is the Geological Society of America, and the agency cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) as the basis for using a non-competitive approach.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies ongoing involvement by the federal agency in the supported activities (as opposed to a standard grant where federal involvement is typically more limited). The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship. The posting date and creation date are both June 3, 2011, and the closing date is June 6, 2011, with the archive date listed as July 6, 2011. The short window aligns with the non-competitive, notice-of-intent nature of the announcement rather than an open call designed to attract many submissions.
Financially, NPS estimated total funding for this action at $140,442, with an award ceiling of $140,442 and an award floor of $0. Only one award was expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, because the notice specifies a non-competitive award to the Geological Society of America, the eligibility statement functions more like a formal classification than an invitation for multiple organizations to apply.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Geoscientists in the Park (NPS NOIWASOP11AT00428)
What is the Geoscientists in the Park opportunity (NPS NOIWASOP11AT00428)?
Geoscientists in the Park is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action that supports short-term geoscience work in National Park Service units and other NPS-managed sites. The program places geoscientists into parks to carry out specific geoscience projects that support NPS natural resource stewardship and management needs.
What is the main purpose of this funding action?
The core purpose is to place geoscientists in parks or NPS-managed sites to complete defined geoscience projects, helping NPS advance stewardship and management related to geology, geomorphology, soils, hydrology, and related earth-science topics.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is not a typical open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than a solicitation that will review proposals from multiple applicants.
What does "notice of intent to make a non-competitive award" mean in this case?
It means NPS plans to issue the award without competing it among multiple applicants. The announcement indicates the agency is extending or adding a task agreement under a previously established cooperative relationship instead of requesting and evaluating multiple proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of this non-competitive award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the Geological Society of America.
What is the policy basis given for using a non-competitive approach?
The agency cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2 as the basis for using a non-competitive approach for this action.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on what is stated here)?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement generally implies ongoing involvement by the federal agency in the supported activities, whereas a standard grant typically involves more limited federal involvement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this action?
NPS estimated total funding at $140,442.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $140,442. The award floor is $0.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The notice states there is no requirement for the recipient to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible according to the eligibility listing?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
If eligibility includes certain nonprofits, can other organizations apply to compete for this award?
Based on the notice, this action is non-competitive and identifies a specific intended recipient (the Geological Society of America). The eligibility listing functions more as a formal classification than an invitation for multiple organizations to apply.
What cooperative agreement is this action being made under?
The notice states the award will be made under an existing cooperative agreement: H2360086068.
What kinds of projects or topics does the program support?
The program supports geoscience projects tied to NPS stewardship and management needs, including geology, geomorphology, soils, hydrology, and related earth-science topics.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are both June 3, 2011. The closing date is June 6, 2011. The archive date is July 6, 2011.
Why is the application window so short?
The short window aligns with the notice-of-intent, non-competitive nature of the announcement, rather than an open call designed to attract and evaluate many submissions.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service. Phone: 303-987-6988.
Which federal agency is making this funding action?
The National Park Service (NPS) is the agency associated with this funding action.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice describes it as a National Park Service discretionary funding action.
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