Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00121
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS, NCR" 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 8, 2013 and posted on Jul 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to fund this project without full and open competition. This is a continuation of TA No. P12AC10301 with the University of Delaware.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $53,581.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $53,581.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS, NCR" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00121) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support Year 2 of an ongoing avian monitoring effort in the National Capital Region (NCR). The work is being carried out under a cooperative agreement as a continuation of an existing project (originally under TA No. P12AC10301) with the University of Delaware. The primary purpose of the notice is transparency: it publicly documents NPS's intent to fund the continuation of this specific project without conducting a full and open competitive process.
This announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals, and the award is not being competed. Instead, the notice serves as formal public notification that NPS plans to proceed with a sole-source continuation of an already established partnership and scope of work. The only eligible applicant category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the existing university partner relationship described in the notice.
The opportunity is categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity area and uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument type, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project implementation (for example, collaboration on technical decisions, coordination with park units, or shared responsibilities for field protocols and data deliverables). The associated CFDA number is 15.945, covering Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Financially, the opportunity is structured as a single expected award with a fixed total amount of $53,581. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $53,581, indicating a set allocation rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on July 8, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2013. Because this is not an open solicitation, the closing date functions more as an administrative timeline for the public notice process rather than a deadline for proposal submission.
For further details, the notice references Grants.gov as the additional information source. The listed contact for access issues or administrative questions is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS, NCR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00121.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of this notice?
The notice is primarily for transparency. It publicly documents NPS's intent to fund the continuation of a specific, already-established project without running a full and open competitive process.
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications.
Can outside organizations submit proposals for this opportunity?
No. Outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals, and the award is not being competed.
What kind of award action is this?
It is described as an NPS discretionary funding action to support Year 2 of an ongoing avian monitoring effort.
What project work does this funding support?
The funding supports Year 2 of an ongoing avian monitoring effort in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Where will the work take place?
The work is in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the National Park System.
Is this a new project or a continuation?
This is a continuation of an existing project under a cooperative agreement.
What is the prior agreement or reference associated with the original project?
The ongoing project is described as originally under TA No. P12AC10301.
Who is the existing partner on this continuing project?
The continuation is with the University of Delaware.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project implementation, such as collaboration on technical decisions, coordination with park units, or shared responsibilities for field protocols and data deliverables.
What is the funding activity area/category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Who is eligible to receive this award based on the listing?
The only eligible applicant category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education."
Does the eligibility category align with the described project partner?
Yes. The eligibility category aligns with the existing university partner relationship described in the notice.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
What is the total expected funding amount?
The total expected award amount is $53,581.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $53,581.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2013.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 8, 2013.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is July 18, 2013.
Does the closing date function like a proposal submission deadline?
Not in the usual way. Because this is not an open solicitation, the closing date functions more as an administrative timeline for the public notice process rather than a deadline for proposal submission.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice explains that NPS intends to proceed with a sole-source continuation of an already established partnership and scope of work rather than conducting a full and open competitive process.
Where can someone find additional information about this notice?
The notice references Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who should be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at NPS.
What are the phone and email contact details provided?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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