Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10152
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10152
- 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 Feb 24, 2012 and posted on Feb 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,000.00 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 Parks" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action issued as a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP12AC10152. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity area and is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship. The core purpose of the program is to place geoscientists into NPS units for short-term assignments so they can carry out specific geoscience projects that support park resource management, stewardship, and applied scientific needs. Rather than funding broad research proposals from many applicants, this award is structured to support targeted, practical project work carried out in coordination with the NPS.
This notice is explicitly described as a task agreement tied to an existing cooperative agreement (H2360086068), meaning it is not a stand-alone, open competition in the typical grant sense. The NPS states that the action will be made on a non-competitive basis to the Geological Society of America (GSA). In other words, it is a notice of intent to award to a specific organization rather than a solicitation inviting multiple competing applications. The justification for this approach is referenced as consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), which outlines circumstances under which non-competitive awards may be appropriate.
In terms of funding and scale, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $37,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $37,000, indicating that the maximum planned amount for this task agreement is the same as the total estimated funding available. The award floor is listed as $0, which is a standard administrative entry and does not necessarily imply awards of that size are expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the stated intent to make the award to the Geological Society of America. The opportunity was posted and created on February 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 28, 2012, and an archive date of March 29, 2012. The very short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent style posting for a non-competitive action rather than an open call designed to attract multiple submissions over several weeks.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Geoscientists in the Parks (NPS NOIWASOP12AC10152)
What is the "Geoscientists in the Parks" funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action issued as a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) NPS NOIWASOP12AC10152. It is associated with Natural Resources as the funding activity area and is linked to CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What is the purpose of this program?
The stated purpose is to place geoscientists into NPS units for short-term assignments to carry out specific geoscience projects. These projects are intended to support park resource management, stewardship needs, and applied scientific work within parks.
Is this opportunity intended to fund general research proposals?
No. The description emphasizes targeted, practical project work carried out in coordination with the NPS, rather than broad research proposals from many applicants.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states the action will be made on a non-competitive basis to the Geological Society of America (GSA). It is described as a notice of intent to award to a specific organization, not a typical open solicitation inviting multiple competing applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service states the action will be made on a non-competitive basis to the Geological Society of America (GSA).
Why is the award being made on a non-competitive basis?
The notice cites that the non-competitive approach is consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), which outlines circumstances when non-competitive awards may be appropriate.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The action is issued as a cooperative agreement. It is also explicitly described as a task agreement tied to an existing cooperative agreement, identified as H2360086068.
Is this a stand-alone opportunity or tied to an existing agreement?
It is tied to an existing cooperative agreement (H2360086068). The notice describes it as a task agreement under that existing cooperative agreement rather than a stand-alone, open competition.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $37,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $37,000, which matches the estimated total funding amount.
What does the award floor of $0 mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. The notice indicates this is a standard administrative entry and does not necessarily mean awards of that size are expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal contributions are not required as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligibility listing?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This aligns with the stated intent to make the award to the Geological Society of America.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 24, 2012.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date is February 28, 2012, and the archive date is March 29, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice explains that it is a notice-of-intent style posting for a non-competitive action rather than an open call designed to attract multiple submissions over several weeks, which is consistent with the short posting-to-closing timeline.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 303-987-6988.
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