Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0010

  • 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 Natural Resource Data Manager" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2014 and posted on Dec 5, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 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 $18,668.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,668.00 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:

The "Hurricane Sandy - Natural Resource Data Manager" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 15 NERO 0010) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action that was published as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a competitive grant solicitation. In practical terms, it is not a request for applications and it is not meant to invite proposals from the general public. Instead, the National Park Service (NPS) used this posting to provide formal public notice that it intended to fund a specific set of project activities related to Hurricane Sandy recovery work without full and open competition, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.

The announcement indicates there would be one expected award, with total estimated funding of $18,668. Both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $18,668, which typically signals a single, fixed award amount for the intended recipient or partner organization. The funding is connected to CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," suggesting the work may be carried out in partnership with an eligible youth conservation or service organization, or another entity aligned with that program authority. The listing also states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind support) as part of the overall project.

Although the posting does not provide a detailed scope of work, the title points to support for a "Natural Resource Data Manager" function associated with Hurricane Sandy. That kind of role generally involves organizing, standardizing, and managing environmental or natural resource datasets used for assessment and recovery projects, maintaining data quality and documentation, coordinating data flows among project staff, and ensuring that information is stored and shared in ways that support reporting and long-term stewardship. Given the Hurricane Sandy context and NPS involvement, the underlying purpose is likely to strengthen the management of natural resource information needed for storm impact assessment, restoration planning, and tracking of recovery actions within affected park units or regional programs.

Key administrative details include a posted date of December 5, 2014, with an original and current closing date of December 10, 2014, and an archive date of January 9, 2015. Because this was a notice of intent to award and not a competitive opportunity, the short open period mainly served the public notice function rather than providing a true application window. The eligible applicants field is effectively overridden by the statement that the announcement is not accepting applications and that NPS intends to proceed without full and open competition.

For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist, at 215-597-5949, with an NPS email contact referenced in the posting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "Hurricane Sandy - Natural Resource Data Manager" opportunity (NPS 15 NERO 0010)?

This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action associated with Hurricane Sandy recovery work. It was published as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than as a competitive grant solicitation.

Is this a competitive grant or a request for applications?

No. The posting is not a request for applications and it is not intended to invite proposals from the general public. It was used to provide formal public notice that NPS intended to fund a specific set of project activities without full and open competition.

Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?

No. The announcement states that it is not accepting applications and that NPS intends to proceed without full and open competition.

Why was the posting open for only a short time?

The posted date was December 5, 2014 and the closing date was December 10, 2014. Because this was a Notice of Intent to Award (not a competitive opportunity), the short open period primarily served a public notice function rather than representing a true application window.

How many awards were expected under this announcement?

The announcement indicated that one award was expected.

What was the total estimated funding amount?

The total estimated funding was $18,668.

What were the award floor and award ceiling?

Both the award floor and the award ceiling were listed as $18,668, which typically indicates a single, fixed award amount for the intended recipient or partner organization.

What funding instrument was NPS planning to use?

NPS indicated it intended to use a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.

What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?

The announcement specifies a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS anticipated an active role in the supported activities (as opposed to a more hands-off relationship often associated with a traditional grant). The posting itself identifies the instrument type but does not provide additional operational detail.

Which CFDA program is associated with this funding?

The funding is connected to CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."

Does the CFDA reference indicate who the partner organization might be?

The posting suggests alignment with CFDA 15.931, which implies the work may be carried out in partnership with an eligible youth conservation or service organization, or another entity aligned with that program authority. The announcement does not identify a specific recipient in the information provided here.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The listing states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind support) as part of the overall project.

How much cost share/match was required?

The information provided indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, but it does not specify the required amount or percentage.

What is the general purpose of the project based on the title?

Based on the title, the effort relates to supporting a "Natural Resource Data Manager" function connected to Hurricane Sandy recovery work, likely to strengthen management of natural resource information needed for storm impact assessment, restoration planning, and tracking of recovery actions within affected park units or regional programs.

What kinds of activities might a Natural Resource Data Manager perform under this project?

The posting does not provide a detailed scope of work. However, a Natural Resource Data Manager role generally involves organizing, standardizing, and managing environmental or natural resource datasets used for assessment and recovery projects; maintaining data quality and documentation; coordinating data flows among project staff; and ensuring information is stored and shared in ways that support reporting and long-term stewardship.

What were the key dates for this opportunity?

Posted date: December 5, 2014. Original and current closing date: December 10, 2014. Archive date: January 9, 2015.

What does the archive date mean in this context?

The archive date (January 9, 2015) indicates when the listing was archived after the posting period ended. The announcement itself was not a competitive solicitation and was primarily for public notice of an intended award.

Who can I contact with questions about the announcement or access issues?

The listed contact is Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 215-597-5949. The posting also references an NPS email contact.

What is the main takeaway for organizations looking to apply?

The main takeaway is that this announcement was not open for applications. It was posted as a Notice of Intent to Award to support Hurricane Sandy recovery-related activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.

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