Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS MACA NOI R2113110211
Apply for NPS MACA NOI R2113110211
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Early Detection Protocol Development for the Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN)" 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 Aug 22, 2011 and posted on Aug 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $46,849.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Penn State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Early Detection Protocol Development for the Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN)" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action focused on natural resource management, specifically the development of early detection protocols for invasive species within the Cumberland Piedmont Network. The stated purpose is to produce practical, usable methods for identifying invasive species quickly enough to support timely management decisions in parks and affiliated sites within the CUPN area. The award is intended to be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, such as collaboration on project design, coordination with park staff, or review and integration of deliverables into NPS programs.
This notice is not a competitive funding opportunity. It is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award made under the Department of the Interior authority referenced as DOI 505 DM 2.12C. In practical terms, that means the agency has already identified the recipient and does not plan to solicit or evaluate applications from other organizations. The announcement also clarifies that it will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CW CESU). CESU arrangements are partnerships designed to support applied research, technical assistance, and education that help federal land-management agencies address complex resource issues. Here, the CW CESU framework is being used as the vehicle to place the work and manage the cooperative relationship.
The opportunity lists one expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $46,849. No cost sharing or matching is required. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which is a common way older listings sometimes display when the agency has a set project total but does not define a competitive range; the more meaningful figure in this case is the estimated total funding. The catalog reference is CFDA 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with applied research and protocol development activities supporting park resource stewardship.
Eligibility is effectively restricted because the announcement states it is a single-source award to Penn State University, and it reiterates that this is not a request for applications. While the general field for eligible applicants shows "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the controlling language in the description makes clear that the only intended recipient is Penn State University. The opportunity was posted on August 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2011, and an archive date of September 24, 2011, reflecting that this was a short administrative posting tied to a predetermined award rather than an open call.
For further details or to obtain the full announcement if there are access issues, the listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov. The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is NPS MACA NOI R2113110211.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Invasive Species Early Detection Protocol Development for the Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN)."
Which agency is offering this grant action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to produce practical, usable early detection methods (protocols) for identifying invasive species quickly enough to support timely management decisions in parks and affiliated sites within the Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN).
What type of work is being funded?
The work focuses on natural resource management, specifically the development of early detection protocols for invasive species within the CUPN area.
What is the Cumberland Piedmont Network (CUPN) in this context?
Based on the notice, CUPN refers to the Cumberland Piedmont Network area covered by this project, including parks and affiliated sites where the protocols are intended to support management decisions.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive funding opportunity and is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Is the agency accepting applications from other organizations?
No. The announcement states this is not a request for applications and indicates the recipient has already been identified.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Penn State University, as stated in the notice.
What is the legal/administrative authority referenced for the noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior authority referenced as DOI 505 DM 2.12C.
What award instrument will be used?
The award is intended to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, such as collaborating on project design, coordinating with park staff, and reviewing and integrating deliverables into NPS programs.
How will this award be issued (what program/vehicle is being used)?
The announcement states it will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CW CESU).
What is the CW CESU and why is it mentioned?
The notice describes CESU arrangements as partnerships that support applied research, technical assistance, and education to help federal land-management agencies address complex resource issues. Here, the CW CESU is the framework used to place the work and manage the cooperative relationship.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $46,849.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The notice lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $0, while also providing an estimated total funding amount of $46,849. The description indicates the estimated total funding amount is the meaningful figure for this project total.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The catalog reference is CFDA 15.945, identified as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System."
What does CFDA 15.945 suggest about the nature of the project?
Based on the notice, CFDA 15.945 aligns with applied research and protocol development activities that support stewardship of National Park System resources.
Who is considered eligible to apply?
Although the general eligibility field shows "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the controlling language in the description states this is a single-source award to Penn State University and is not a request for applications.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is NPS MACA NOI R2113110211.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 22, 2011.
What were the original and current closing dates?
Both the original and current closing date are listed as August 25, 2011.
When was the archive date?
The archive date is September 24, 2011.
Why is the posting window so short?
The notice indicates this was a short administrative posting tied to a predetermined noncompetitive, single-source award rather than an open call for proposals.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service.
How can I contact the listed point of contact?
You can reach Rita Mihalik by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What should I do if I need the full announcement or have access issues?
The notice states that for further details or to obtain the full announcement if there are access issues, you should contact Rita Mihalik using the phone number or email listed in the posting.
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