Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AD10293
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AD10293
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends Geologic Resource Inventory" 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 Apr 27, 2012 and posted on Apr 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $869,510.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $869,510.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Inventory and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends Geologic Resource Inventory" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOP12AD10293) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work, specifically the continuation of the National Park System Geologic Resources Inventory effort. Rather than being a new, open competition, it is structured as a task agreement under an already existing cooperative agreement (H2370094000). In practical terms, that means the work is part of an ongoing, established partnership and is being extended or continued through an additional project-specific agreement rather than solicited through a standard competitive grant cycle.
This notice is explicitly described as a non-competitive award and a notice of intent, meaning the agency is formally announcing its plan to make a continuation award without competing it among multiple applicants. The justification for proceeding this way is tied to Department of the Interior policy (referenced as Department Manual 505 DM 2), which governs circumstances under which non-competitive financial assistance actions may be appropriate. The award is also made under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement framework, which is commonly used by DOI bureaus to partner with universities and other research organizations for applied science, technical assistance, and resource management support.
The sole expected recipient is Colorado State University, identified as the awardee for this continuation work. While the eligibility category listed includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the structure of the opportunity makes clear that this is not an open call where other institutions would reasonably expect to compete. The expected number of awards is one, reinforcing that this is intended as a single-recipient continuation action.
Financially, the estimated total funding amount is $869,510, and the award ceiling is the same, indicating the agency anticipated funding up to that amount for the task agreement. The award floor is listed as $0, which is a common placeholder in federal postings and does not necessarily imply a range of likely award sizes; in this context it mainly reflects that the announcement is administrative and tied to a specific planned award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with research, inventory, monitoring, and technical support activities that benefit national park resources. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work, such as collaboration on scope, technical direction, review of deliverables, coordination with parks, and integration of products into NPS programs and decision-making.
The timeline details show it was posted on April 27, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 1, 2012, and an archive date of May 31, 2012. That short posting window is consistent with notices of intent for non-competitive awards, where the purpose is public transparency rather than soliciting full proposals from the general applicant pool.
For access issues or additional information, the notice provides a point of contact: Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988. Even though the posting is for financial assistance rather than a procurement contract, agencies often route administrative questions through grants and agreements or contracting staff, especially for CESU-related actions and cooperative agreements that require formal documentation and compliance steps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inventory and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends Geologic Resource Inventory."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIWASOP12AD10293.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding supports natural resources work, specifically the continuation of the National Park System Geologic Resources Inventory effort.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. This notice is explicitly described as a non-competitive award and a notice of intent to make a continuation award without competition.
What does "notice of intent" mean in this context?
It means the agency is publicly announcing its plan to issue a continuation award under an existing partnership arrangement, mainly for transparency rather than to request proposals from the broader public.
Why is the award being made non-competitively?
The notice states the non-competitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy referenced as Department Manual 505 DM 2, which describes circumstances when non-competitive financial assistance actions may be appropriate.
Is this a new grant award or a continuation of existing work?
It is a continuation action. The work is structured as a task agreement under an already existing cooperative agreement and is intended to extend or continue an established effort.
What existing agreement is this continuation tied to?
It is structured as a task agreement under the existing cooperative agreement H2370094000.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS in the work, such as collaboration on the scope, technical direction, review of deliverables, coordination with parks, and integration of products into NPS programs and decision-making.
Is this opportunity part of a CESU framework?
Yes. The award is made under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement framework, which DOI bureaus use to partner with universities and other research organizations for applied science, technical assistance, and resource management support.
Who is the expected recipient of this award?
The sole expected recipient is Colorado State University.
Does the eligibility category include other organizations?
The eligibility category listed includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice makes clear the action is not an open call and is intended as a single-recipient continuation award.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $869,510.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $869,510.
What is the award floor and what does it mean here?
The award floor is listed as $0. The notice explains this is commonly used as a placeholder in federal postings and does not necessarily imply a typical range of award sizes; in this case it is an administrative posting tied to a specific planned award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 27, 2012.
What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date is May 1, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 31, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice indicates this is a non-competitive notice of intent. A short posting window is consistent with announcements meant for public transparency rather than soliciting proposals in a standard competitive cycle.
Who can be contacted for access issues or more information?
The point of contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist. Phone: 303-987-6988.
Is the listed contact a contracting specialist even though this is financial assistance?
Yes. The notice notes that agencies often route administrative questions through grants and agreements or contracting staff, especially for CESU-related actions and cooperative agreements that require formal documentation and compliance steps.
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