Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00411
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00411
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intern Assistance for Aquatic Invasive Species (Marine and Great Lakes)" 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 1, 2011 and posted on Jun 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,120.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,120.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Intern Assistance for Aquatic Invasive Species (Marine and Great Lakes)" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP11AT00411) is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resource stewardship, specifically the identification and management of aquatic invasive species affecting marine environments and the Great Lakes. The central purpose is to support intern-based assistance that helps NPS address aquatic invasive species that are either already impacting park resources or are considered likely future threats. The intent is practical and service-wide: the intern work is meant to generate information and reference material that can be used across multiple parks and programs, strengthening NPS capacity to recognize, track, and respond to invasive species risks in aquatic settings.
The project is structured to be carried out through a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement (H2495090035) with the Chicago Botanic Garden. Rather than being a typical open competition, the announcement is explicitly a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award, meaning NPS planned from the start to issue the task agreement directly to that organization. The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2) as the basis for proceeding without competition, which is commonly used when an award is justified under an existing partnership agreement and when a specific organization is identified as uniquely positioned or already integrated into ongoing work.
In terms of basic award details, NPS anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $23,120, with the award ceiling listed at the same value ($23,120) and an award floor of $0. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The eligible applicant category is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the intended recipient, the Chicago Botanic Garden.
The administrative timeline for the notice was short. It was posted and created on June 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 4, 2011, and an archive date of July 4, 2011. This brief window is consistent with a notice-of-intent, non-competitive action where the public posting functions primarily as transparency documentation rather than as a period for developing and submitting competing proposals.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, and is administered by the National Park Service. For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed point of contact was Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity is titled "Intern Assistance for Aquatic Invasive Species (Marine and Great Lakes)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIWASOP11AT00411.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered and administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to support intern-based assistance that helps NPS address aquatic invasive species affecting marine environments and the Great Lakes, including species already impacting park resources and those considered likely future threats.
What kinds of work is this project intended to support?
The project is intended to support practical, service-wide intern work that generates information and reference materials usable across multiple parks and programs, strengthening NPS capacity to recognize, track, and respond to aquatic invasive species risks in aquatic settings.
What subject area or program focus does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is focused on natural resource stewardship, specifically the identification and management of aquatic invasive species in marine environments and the Great Lakes.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award.
What does "notice of intent to make a non-competitive award" mean in this context?
It means NPS planned from the start to issue the award directly rather than solicit and evaluate competing proposals. The public posting functions primarily as transparency documentation rather than a competition.
Who is the intended recipient named in the announcement?
The project is structured to be carried out through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement with the Chicago Botanic Garden, which is the identified organization for the non-competitive action.
How will the project be issued or implemented?
The work is structured to be carried out through a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement (H2495090035) with the Chicago Botanic Garden.
What is the cooperative agreement number referenced in the announcement?
The cooperative agreement number referenced is H2495090035.
What is the stated policy basis for not competing the award?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy, Department Manual 505 DM 2, as the basis for proceeding without competition.
How many awards did NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $23,120.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $23,120.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply (eligible applicant category)?
The eligible applicant category is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the eligible category include institutions of higher education?
No. The eligible category explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
It was posted and created on June 1, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 4, 2011.
Why is the posting window so short?
The short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent, non-competitive action where the public posting is primarily for transparency rather than for developing and submitting competing proposals.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date was July 4, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
Who is the listed point of contact?
The listed point of contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist.
How can someone reach the point of contact?
For access issues or questions related to the announcement, Robert Dobson can be reached by phone at 303-987-6988.
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