Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0050
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0050
- 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 "Identify Species Vulnerable to Climate Change at Acadia National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2013 and posted on Jun 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2013 This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated to SERC Institute for their work in identifying species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $49,549.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $49,549.00 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.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is an announcement that an award has already been designated to SERC Institute for their work in identifying species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service announced a cooperative agreement titled "Identify Species Vulnerable to Climate Change at Acadia National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0050) to support work focused on understanding how climate change may affect species in Acadia National Park. This notice is not a call for proposals or an open competition. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that a single award had already been designated to the SERC Institute to carry out the project.
The effort sits within the Natural Resource Stewardship program area (CFDA 15.944) and is framed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the Park Service and the partner are expected to work collaboratively rather than operating as a hands-off grant. The total funding amount is fixed at $49,549, with both the award floor and ceiling listed as $49,549, indicating a single, set award amount. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The posting date and creation date were June 21, 2013, with a short administrative window reflected by a closing date of June 26, 2013, and an archive date of June 27, 2013. Although the eligibility category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the listing repeatedly emphasizes that the recipient had already been selected, so the eligibility language is more procedural than practical for this particular announcement.
In terms of deliverables, the project is not limited to technical analysis and reporting. Alongside draft reports and a final submission related to identifying climate-vulnerable species, the SERC Institute is tasked with translating the science into public-facing communication products. A central requirement is to develop and communicate stories that explain local, observable impacts of climate change on well-known Acadia species, connecting broader climate trends to the specific plants and animals visitors recognize. The cooperator must create three stories presented as narrative written articles and public presentations. These narratives are meant to be adaptable for multiple interpretive formats, including website content, exhibits, and ranger-led programs, so the outputs are intended to support both education and visitor engagement.
The agreement also requires that the SERC Institute publish the three stories on its website and include links to at least four significant sources of historical data. This indicates an emphasis on transparency and grounding the narratives in long-term datasets, such as past monitoring records or other historical observations that help demonstrate change over time. Finally, the project includes a participatory component: developing citizen science programs with standard written protocols. These programs are designed not only to monitor species that may be vulnerable to climate change, but also to help participants understand and observe climate impacts directly, effectively combining data collection with public education.
For administrative or access questions about the announcement, the contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153 (ACADSERC).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The cooperative agreement is titled "Identify Species Vulnerable to Climate Change at Acadia National Park."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0050.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support work focused on understanding how climate change may affect species in Acadia National Park, including identifying species that may be vulnerable and communicating those findings in ways the public can understand and use.
Is this announcement a call for proposals or an open competition?
No. The notice states it is not a call for proposals and not an open competition. It is a public announcement that a single award had already been designated.
Who was selected to receive the award?
The award was designated to the SERC Institute to carry out the project.
What type of award is being used?
This is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the National Park Service and the partner are expected to work collaboratively on the project, rather than the project being managed as a hands-off grant.
Which program area does this effort fall under?
The effort sits within the Natural Resource Stewardship program area.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program area?
The CFDA number listed is 15.944.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The total funding amount is fixed at $49,549.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $49,549, indicating a single, set award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date were June 21, 2013. The closing date was June 26, 2013, and the archive date was June 27, 2013.
Does the listed eligibility mean new applicants can apply?
The eligibility category is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), but the announcement repeatedly emphasizes that the recipient had already been selected. In that sense, the eligibility language appears procedural rather than practical for this specific notice.
What kinds of deliverables are required beyond technical analysis?
In addition to draft reports and a final submission related to identifying climate-vulnerable species, the project requires public-facing communication products that translate the science into stories and presentations for visitors and the general public.
What is the "story" requirement mentioned in the announcement?
A central requirement is to develop and communicate stories that explain local, observable impacts of climate change on well-known Acadia species, connecting broader climate trends to specific plants and animals that visitors recognize.
How many stories are required, and in what formats?
Three stories are required. They must be presented as narrative written articles and also delivered as public presentations.
How are the stories expected to be used by the park?
The narratives are intended to be adaptable for multiple interpretive formats, including website content, exhibits, and ranger-led programs, so they can support both education and visitor engagement.
Are there any publishing requirements for the stories?
Yes. The SERC Institute must publish the three stories on its website.
Are sources or datasets required to support the stories?
Yes. The SERC Institute must include links to at least four significant sources of historical data, reflecting an emphasis on transparency and grounding the narratives in long-term datasets such as monitoring records or historical observations.
Is there a citizen science component included in the project?
Yes. The project includes developing citizen science programs with standard written protocols.
What is the purpose of the citizen science programs?
They are designed to monitor species that may be vulnerable to climate change and to help participants understand and observe climate impacts directly, combining data collection with public education.
Who is the contact for administrative or access questions?
The contact listed is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153 (ACADSERC).
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