Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R2490120003
Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R2490120003
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hiker Perspectives of Power Lines and Development Study" 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 Mar 2, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Pennsylvania State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hiker Perspectives of Power Lines and Development Study is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support natural resource-related research connected to the National Park System. The project is being issued as a cooperative agreement under the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership mechanism the NPS uses to collaborate with academic and other research institutions on studies that inform park management and resource stewardship. Based on the title, the work is focused on understanding how hikers perceive and respond to visible power line infrastructure and nearby development, information that can be used to guide planning, visitor experience management, and decisions related to viewsheds and landscape impacts in park settings.
This announcement is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. It is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source task agreement award, made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). In practical terms, that means the NPS had already identified the recipient in advance and was publicly posting the notice to document the planned award rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants. The only eligible applicant identified is Pennsylvania State University, and the listing explicitly states that it is not a request for applications.
The opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, coordination with park staff, access to sites or visitor populations, review of deliverables, or joint interpretation of results), as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
Administrative details show that the opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012, with a closing date of March 9, 2012, and later archived on April 8, 2012. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. While the notice references an attached announcement for full details, the summary information indicates the core purpose: carrying out a research task under the Chesapeake Watershed CESU to capture hiker perspectives on power lines and development, likely to help the NPS better understand visitor reactions to infrastructure and land-use changes that can affect scenic quality and recreation experiences.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the designated contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Hiker Perspectives of Power Lines and Development Study" funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support natural resource-related research connected to the National Park System. Based on the title and summary, the work focuses on understanding how hikers perceive and respond to visible power line infrastructure and nearby development in park settings.
What is the main purpose of the study described in this notice?
The purpose is to carry out research that captures hiker perspectives on power lines and development. The resulting information can be used by the NPS to inform planning, visitor experience management, and decisions related to viewsheds and broader landscape impacts.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source task agreement award and is not a request for applications.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The only eligible applicant identified in the notice is Pennsylvania State University. The posting is meant to document the planned award rather than invite proposals from multiple applicants.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The project is being issued as a cooperative agreement under the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project. The summary suggests this could include collaboration on study design, coordination with park staff, access to sites or visitor populations, review of deliverables, or joint interpretation of results.
What is the Chesapeake Watershed CESU?
The Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) is described as a partnership mechanism the NPS uses to collaborate with academic and other research institutions on studies that inform park management and resource stewardship.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012, and had a closing date of March 9, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on April 8, 2012. Based on the dates provided, this reflects that the listing is no longer active.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 cover?
According to the summary, CFDA 15.945 covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Why does the notice mention a noncompetitive, single-source award?
The notice explains that the award is being made as a noncompetitive, single-source task agreement in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). Practically, this means the recipient was identified in advance and the posting serves to document the planned award.
What kind of research outputs or use of results is implied?
While the notice does not list specific deliverables, it indicates the research is intended to inform park management and resource stewardship by improving understanding of visitor reactions to infrastructure and land-use changes that affect scenic quality and recreation experiences.
Where can someone get help if they cannot access the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the designated contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency identified in the summary is the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior.
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