Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI GWMP R3086110083
Apply for NPS NOI GWMP R3086110083
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Resource Study Fort Marcy, Chain Bridge Area, Little Falls, Pimmet Run Area, Virginia" 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 Sep 6, 2011 and posted on Sep 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 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 $60,000.00 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 announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) published a Notice of Intent for a cooperative agreement related to a Historic Resource Study covering several locations in Virginia: Fort Marcy, the Chain Bridge area, Little Falls, and the Pimmit Run area. The opportunity is tied to research and documentation work connected to resources of the National Park System, and it is being issued under the National Park Service Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. In practical terms, the CESU structure is commonly used by DOI bureaus to partner with universities and other research institutions to complete projects that require specialized academic or technical expertise, such as historical research, cultural landscape analysis, and synthesis of archival materials into formal NPS studies.
This notice is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. It is explicitly identified as a noncompetitive, single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C). That means the NPS has already determined the recipient in advance and is providing public notice of its intent to make an award without seeking or accepting applications from other entities. The announcement also states plainly that it is not a request for applications, which is important for prospective applicants because there is no application package to submit and no opportunity to compete for the funds through this posting.
The intended recipient is the University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland). The NPS expects to make one award in total. The estimated total funding amount listed is $60,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide matching funds as a condition of the award. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordinating scope, reviewing drafts, providing direction on research standards, or integrating the work with park planning and resource management needs).
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and associated with a natural resources activity category, while the CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. The posted date and creation date are both September 6, 2011, and the closing date shown is September 9, 2011, with an archive date of October 9, 2011. In a notice-of-intent context like this, the short window is less about receiving applications and more about documenting the public posting period for transparency around the planned single-source award.
Anyone who cannot access the full announcement electronically is directed to contact the NPS contracting specialist listed in the notice: Rita Mihalik, phone 301-432-7890, email ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this government funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to issue a cooperative agreement for a Historic Resource Study. The study covers multiple locations in Virginia: Fort Marcy, the Chain Bridge area, Little Falls, and the Pimmit Run area. The work involves research and documentation connected to resources of the National Park System.
Is this an open grant solicitation that organizations can apply to?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. NPS is providing public notice of its intent to make an award without seeking or accepting applications from other entities.
What does "noncompetitive" or "single-source" mean in this notice?
It means the NPS has already identified the recipient in advance and intends to make the award without competition. The notice describes the action as a noncompetitive, single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C).
Who is the intended recipient for this cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
NPS expects to make one award total.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $60,000.
Is there a cost-share or matching funds requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
In general, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS during the project. The notice suggests this may include activities such as coordinating the scope of work, reviewing drafts, providing direction on research standards, and integrating the work with park planning and resource management needs.
What program or network is this being issued under?
This opportunity is being issued under the National Park Service Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
What is the CESU network used for in practical terms?
The CESU structure is commonly used by Department of the Interior bureaus to partner with universities and other research institutions on projects requiring specialized academic or technical expertise. Examples mentioned in the notice include historical research, cultural landscape analysis, and synthesizing archival materials into formal NPS studies.
What locations are included in the Historic Resource Study?
The study covers Fort Marcy, the Chain Bridge area, Little Falls, and the Pimmit Run area in Virginia.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary and associates it with a natural resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The posted date and creation date are September 6, 2011. The closing date shown is September 9, 2011. The archive date is October 9, 2011.
If the notice is not accepting applications, why is there a closing date?
The notice explains that, in a notice-of-intent context, the short window is less about receiving applications and more about documenting the public posting period for transparency around the planned single-source award.
Is there an application package to submit for this opportunity?
No. Because this notice is not a request for applications and is a noncompetitive, single-source action, there is no application package to submit and no opportunity to compete for the funds through this posting.
Who can be contacted for more information or if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs people who cannot access the full announcement electronically to contact the NPS contracting specialist: Rita Mihalik, phone 301-432-7890, email ritamihalik@nps.gov.
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