Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0069
Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0069
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hurricane Sandy Field Technician Support for Elevation Mapping of NPS Salt Marshes and other sites for Sea Level Rise Planning and Post and Future Storm Evaluation" 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 Jul 1, 2014 and posted on Jul 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $768,864.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $768,864.00 in funding.
- 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).
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice, titled "Hurricane Sandy Field Technician Support for Elevation Mapping of NPS Salt Marshes and other sites for Sea Level Rise Planning and Post and Future Storm Evaluation" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 14 NERO 0069), is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice stating an intent to award a single cooperative agreement tied to Hurricane Sandy recovery and preparedness work. It is not an open solicitation and is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves to document that NPS plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition, essentially signaling that an award decision is already intended and the notice is being posted for transparency and compliance purposes.
The effort focuses on providing field technician support for elevation mapping in NPS salt marshes and other relevant coastal sites. The core purpose is to generate or support high-quality elevation data that can be used for sea level rise planning and to evaluate impacts from Hurricane Sandy as well as future storms. In practical terms, elevation mapping in salt marsh environments is a foundational input for understanding marsh vulnerability, storm surge pathways, inundation frequency, erosion patterns, sediment dynamics, habitat change, and resilience planning. The emphasis on both post-storm evaluation and future storm assessment indicates the data are meant to serve immediate recovery assessment needs while also improving long-term coastal risk and adaptation planning across affected park units.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and will be made through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during project performance (for example, coordination on methods, data standards, site selection, deliverables, and integration with NPS monitoring or planning programs). The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification text reiterating that this is a Hurricane Sandy notice of intent to award rather than an application-based competition. The associated CFDA program is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with applied scientific and technical support activities that inform management of park resources.
Financially, NPS lists an estimated total funding amount of $768,864, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $768,864, indicating a single award at a fixed anticipated amount. The notice anticipates one award and specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are July 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 5, 2014, and an archive date of July 6, 2014, reflecting a short notice window consistent with intent-to-award postings rather than competitive application periods.
Eligibility is not presented as an open category for broad applicant submission. The listing shows "Others" as the eligible applicant type, but the accompanying eligibility information repeats that the announcement is not a request for applications and that NPS intends to fund project activities without full and open competition. This language strongly suggests a specific partner organization or set of partners was already identified for the cooperative agreement, and the notice is meant to inform the public rather than invite proposals.
For access or administrative questions related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-5949, with an NPS email noted in the contact section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Hurricane Sandy Field Technician Support for Elevation Mapping of NPS Salt Marshes and other sites for Sea Level Rise Planning and Post and Future Storm Evaluation."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 14 NERO 0069.
3) Is this an open funding opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open solicitation and is not a request for applications.
4) If it is not open for applications, why was it posted?
The notice functions as a public notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement. It is posted for transparency and compliance purposes to document that NPS plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
5) What type of award is planned?
NPS indicates it intends to make a single award through a cooperative agreement.
6) What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during project performance. Based on the description provided, that involvement may include coordination on methods, data standards, site selection, deliverables, and integration with NPS monitoring or planning programs.
7) What is the main purpose of the work described in the notice?
The effort focuses on providing field technician support for elevation mapping in National Park Service salt marshes and other relevant coastal sites. The purpose is to generate or support high-quality elevation data for sea level rise planning and for evaluating impacts from Hurricane Sandy and future storms.
8) What kinds of sites are involved?
The notice references NPS salt marshes and other relevant coastal sites tied to sea level rise planning and storm impact evaluation.
9) What is elevation mapping being used for in this project?
According to the notice description, elevation mapping data are intended to support sea level rise planning and to evaluate impacts from Hurricane Sandy as well as future storms. The description also notes that elevation data are foundational for understanding marsh vulnerability, storm surge pathways, inundation frequency, erosion patterns, sediment dynamics, habitat change, and resilience planning.
10) Is this related to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
Yes. The notice is explicitly tied to Hurricane Sandy recovery and preparedness work, including post-storm evaluation and future storm assessment.
11) What funding category is this opportunity listed under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary funding.
12) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that this is a Hurricane Sandy notice of intent to award rather than an application-based competition.
13) What is the CFDA program associated with this notice?
The associated CFDA program is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
14) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed by NPS is $768,864.
15) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $768,864, which indicates a single award at a fixed anticipated amount.
16) How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The notice anticipates one award.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
The listing shows "Others" as the eligible applicant type. However, the eligibility language also repeats that the announcement is not a request for applications and that NPS intends to fund project activities without full and open competition, which strongly suggests a specific partner organization or set of partners was already identified.
19) What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are July 1, 2014. The original and current closing date are July 5, 2014. The archive date is July 6, 2014.
20) Why is the notice window so short?
The short window is consistent with intent-to-award postings, which are typically informational notices rather than competitive application periods.
21) Is this notice a request for proposals (RFP) or a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly says it is not a request for applications and is not an open solicitation.
22) Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist.
23) How can the point of contact be reached?
Patrick Reidy can be reached by phone at 215-597-5949. The notice also indicates an NPS email is included in the contact section.
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