Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00314

  • The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intermountain West Data Warehouse – Western Air Quality Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jul 06, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $182,886.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:

The Intermountain West Data Warehouse - Western Air Quality Study (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00314) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to be substantially involved in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The activity focus falls under natural resources, and the assistance listing tied to it is CFDA 15.944, which generally aligns with NPS programs that support resource management and related scientific or technical efforts.

A key feature of this notice is that it is not a competitive opportunity. The announcement is essentially a public notice that the NPS intends to fund specific project activities without competition, typically because the work is tied to a particular partner, an existing collaboration, a uniquely qualified entity, continuity of an ongoing effort, or another justification that supports a direct award approach. The listing indicates an expectation of a single award, reinforcing that the agency had one intended recipient or project partner in mind at the time of publication.

The project itself, as reflected in the title, centers on the Intermountain West Data Warehouse and the Western Air Quality Study. While the short description does not spell out the tasks, this kind of project title normally points to building, maintaining, or enhancing a centralized data repository and associated data-management services that support air quality research and analysis in the Intermountain West region. In practice, efforts like this often involve compiling and standardizing air quality and atmospheric datasets, supporting data accessibility and interoperability, documenting metadata, and enabling researchers and land managers to use consistent information for analysis and decision-making tied to regional air quality issues.

In terms of funding and timing, the notice was created on July 6, 2016, with an original closing date of July 20, 2016. The maximum anticipated federal amount (award ceiling) was $182,886, and the agency anticipated making one award. Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text (not included here), which often means eligibility could include certain nonprofits, academic institutions, partner organizations, or other non-federal entities that meet criteria established by the NPS for that specific cooperative agreement.

Overall, this announcement functions more as a transparency and documentation step than an open solicitation. It signals that the NPS planned to directly support a defined set of activities related to an Intermountain West data warehouse effort for a western air quality study, using a cooperative agreement mechanism, at a funding level up to $182,886, and with only one award expected.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Intermountain West Data Warehouse - Western Air Quality Study."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00314.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.

What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?

This announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the NPS expects to be substantially involved in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation.

Is this a competitive grant opportunity?

No. This notice is described as not competitive and functions as a public notice that the NPS intends to fund specific project activities without competition.

How many awards does the agency expect to make?

The listing indicates the NPS anticipated a single award.

What is the maximum anticipated federal funding amount?

The maximum anticipated federal amount (award ceiling) is $182,886.

When was this opportunity created?

The notice was created on July 6, 2016.

What was the original closing date?

The original closing date was July 20, 2016.

What program or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?

The assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA 15.944, which generally aligns with NPS programs supporting resource management and related scientific or technical efforts.

What is the primary activity focus area?

The activity focus falls under natural resources.

What is the project about, based on the title and description provided?

Based on the title, the project centers on the Intermountain West Data Warehouse and the Western Air Quality Study. While specific tasks are not listed in the short description provided, this type of effort typically points to building, maintaining, or enhancing a centralized data repository and associated data-management services to support air quality research and analysis in the Intermountain West region.

What kinds of activities are commonly involved in a data warehouse effort like this?

Efforts described this way often involve compiling and standardizing air quality and atmospheric datasets, supporting data accessibility and interoperability, documenting metadata, and enabling researchers and land managers to use consistent information for analysis and decision-making tied to regional air quality issues.

Why would the NPS issue a non-competitive notice like this?

The information provided indicates this announcement serves as a transparency and documentation step, signaling an intent to directly support a defined set of activities. The notice also suggests typical reasons for a direct award approach, such as the work being tied to a particular partner, an existing collaboration, a uniquely qualified entity, continuity of an ongoing effort, or another justification supporting a single intended recipient.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others." Additional eligibility details are referenced as being in the full announcement text (not included here). The provided description notes that, in practice, this label often means eligibility could include certain nonprofits, academic institutions, partner organizations, or other non-federal entities that meet NPS criteria for the specific cooperative agreement.

Does the announcement indicate that an intended recipient was already identified?

Yes. The expectation of a single award and the non-competitive nature of the notice indicate the agency had one intended recipient or project partner in mind at the time of publication.

Is this announcement more of an open solicitation or a documentation notice?

Based on the information provided, it functions more as a transparency and documentation step than an open solicitation.

What region does this project relate to?

The project is tied to the Intermountain West region and a Western Air Quality Study.

What role does the NPS expect to play during the project?

Because it is a cooperative agreement, the NPS expects to be substantially involved in the work as it is carried out.

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