Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10066
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10066
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geoscientists in the Parks" 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 Dec 20, 2011 and posted on Dec 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 22, 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 $73,285.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $73,285.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Geoscientists in the Parks grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP12AC10066) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice tied to natural resource stewardship work. It is issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, and it supports short-term, project-based geoscience work carried out within units of the National Park System. The core purpose of the program is to place qualified geoscientists in parks for limited durations so they can complete specific geoscience projects that help parks manage, understand, and protect their geological resources.
This particular announcement is not a typical open competition. It is a notice of intent for a non-competitive award that will be made as a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H2360086068). In practice, that means the NPS is extending or adding a defined piece of work (a task agreement) to an already-established partnership framework rather than soliciting new proposals from multiple applicants. The notice explicitly states that the award will be made on a non-competitive basis to the Geological Society of America, and it cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) as the authority and rationale for using a non-competitive approach in this situation.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $73,285. The award ceiling is also listed as $73,285, indicating the NPS does not expect to fund above that amount for this action, while the award floor is $0, which is a standard listing that does not necessarily imply a likely zero-dollar award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which reflects the standard eligibility language used in many federal listings. However, the practical effect of this notice is shaped by the non-competitive intent: the NPS has already identified the partner organization for this task agreement, and the action is meant to proceed under the existing cooperative agreement structure rather than invite broad participation.
Key dates show how short and specific this notice was. It was posted and created on December 20, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 22, 2011, and it was archived on January 21, 2012. That brief window is consistent with a notice-of-intent style posting, where the main purpose is transparency and compliance with federal and departmental requirements rather than conducting an extended, open application process.
For additional information or help accessing the full announcement electronically, the NPS listed a point of contact: Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, at 303-987-6988. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted administrative action to support short-term geoscience placements in national parks through an established cooperative partnership, funded at roughly $73K, and executed without full competition in accordance with Interior Department policy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Geoscientists in the Parks (NPS NOIWASOP12AC10066)
What is the Geoscientists in the Parks grant opportunity?
The Geoscientists in the Parks grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP12AC10066) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice connected to natural resource stewardship work. It supports short-term, project-based geoscience work carried out within units of the National Park System.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose is to place qualified geoscientists in national parks for limited durations so they can complete specific geoscience projects. These projects are intended to help parks manage, understand, and protect their geological resources.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
This notice is issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The specific action described in the notice is to be made as a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H2360086068).
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This announcement is described as a notice of intent for a non-competitive award. Rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants, it indicates the NPS intends to make the award without competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this non-competitive award?
The notice explicitly states the award will be made on a non-competitive basis to the Geological Society of America.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) as the authority and rationale for using a non-competitive approach for this action.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $73,285.
What is the funding ceiling (maximum) for this award?
The award ceiling is listed as $73,285, indicating NPS does not expect to fund above that amount for this action.
What does the award floor of $0 mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. This is a standard listing in many federal postings and does not necessarily indicate an expectation of a zero-dollar award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What does it mean that this is a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, it means NPS is extending or adding a defined piece of work (a task agreement) under an already-established partnership framework (cooperative agreement H2360086068), rather than creating a new standalone award through an open competition.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If eligibility includes institutions of higher education, can new applicants apply here?
The practical effect of this notice is shaped by the non-competitive intent described in the posting: NPS has already identified the partner organization for this task agreement, and the notice indicates the action is meant to proceed under the existing cooperative agreement structure rather than invite broad participation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on December 20, 2011. The original and current closing date is December 22, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on January 21, 2012.
Why was the open period so short?
The brief posting window is consistent with a notice-of-intent style publication, where the primary purpose is transparency and compliance with federal and departmental requirements rather than running a longer, open application process.
Who can be contacted for more information or help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, at 303-987-6988.
What kind of work does the funding support?
The notice describes support for short-term, project-based geoscience work performed within units of the National Park System, tied to natural resource stewardship and focused on parks' geological resources.
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