Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00191
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Golden Gate Alcatraz Monitor and Managment of Natural Resources" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2014 and posted on Jul 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with GGNPC. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 Golden Gate Alcatraz Monitor and Managment of Natural Resources opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00191) is a National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement focused on supporting hands-on natural resource monitoring, evaluation, and management work on Alcatraz Island, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The central purpose of the task agreement is to continue and expand a long-standing working partnership between the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) to track resource conditions on the island and use that information to guide practical management decisions, particularly as island access and use patterns change over time.
A key driver behind this project is the ongoing evolution of how Alcatraz is managed and used. The GGNRA and GGNPC previously collaborated to create the Bird Conservation and Management Strategy for Historic Alcatraz Island in 2005, which served as a structured plan for protecting bird populations and managing habitat in a place that is both ecologically sensitive and heavily visited. In 2014, that strategy is being updated to align with newer goals laid out in the General Management Plan (GMP). One of the most important operational changes noted in the opportunity is the opening of areas that had previously been closed, either for visitor access or for operational needs. Opening new spaces can increase disturbance, shift wildlife use of habitat, introduce new maintenance pressures, and alter how staff and visitors move across the landscape, so the grant emphasizes monitoring and evaluation that can directly inform day-to-day and long-term management choices.
From an administrative standpoint, this notice is not a traditional competitive grant solicitation. It is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is published to provide public transparency that the National Park Service intends to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative management relationship with GGNPC, rather than inviting new applications from the broader public. Even though eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the announcement makes clear that it is not requesting applications and is instead tied to an established partnership framework.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $300,000, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $1, and it anticipates a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education), placing it squarely within NPS work that supports conservation outcomes alongside public use and stewardship.
The timeline reflects a short public notice window rather than an application period: the posting and creation dates are July 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2014, and an archive date of August 22, 2014. For further details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a direct contact for access issues: Kristina Bliss at 805-370-2321 and kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Golden Gate Alcatraz Monitor and Management of Natural Resources opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on supporting hands-on natural resource monitoring, evaluation, and management work on Alcatraz Island, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00191.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to continue and expand a long-standing working partnership between the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) to track natural resource conditions on Alcatraz Island and use monitoring results to guide practical management decisions, especially as island access and use patterns change over time.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on Alcatraz Island, within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What kinds of activities does the project support?
The project supports hands-on monitoring, evaluation, and management of natural resources. It emphasizes collecting and using information about resource conditions to inform both day-to-day actions and longer-term management decisions on the island.
Why is monitoring and evaluation emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity highlights that Alcatraz management and use are evolving, including the opening of areas that were previously closed for visitor access or operational needs. These changes can increase disturbance, shift wildlife habitat use, introduce new maintenance pressures, and change movement patterns of staff and visitors. Monitoring and evaluation are emphasized so managers can make informed decisions as these changes occur.
How does this relate to bird conservation work on Alcatraz?
The NPS and GGNPC previously collaborated on the Bird Conservation and Management Strategy for Historic Alcatraz Island (created in 2005). The opportunity notes that, in 2014, that strategy is being updated to align with newer goals identified in the General Management Plan (GMP).
What is changing operationally on Alcatraz that affects natural resources?
The opportunity points to the opening of areas that were previously closed, either to visitors or for operational needs. The announcement notes that opening new spaces can affect disturbance levels, wildlife habitat use, maintenance demands, and movement patterns across the landscape.
Is this a competitive grant where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award. It is published for transparency and indicates that NPS intends to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative management relationship with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), rather than soliciting applications from the broader public.
Does the announcement request applications?
No. The announcement states it is not requesting applications and is tied to an established partnership framework.
Who is the intended partner for this award?
The announcement describes the project as part of an ongoing cooperative relationship between the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), and indicates the intent is to fund a specific project through that existing partnership.
What eligibility is listed in the opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear it is not requesting applications and is issued as a Notice of Intent to Award tied to an established partnership.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000, and the award ceiling is also $300,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $1.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.954, National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting and creation dates are July 22, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 5, 2014. The archive date is August 22, 2014.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Based on the information provided, the timeline reflects a short public notice window rather than an application period, since this is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications.
Where can someone find the official announcement details?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for further details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
For access issues, the contact provided is Kristina Bliss at 805-370-2321 and kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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