Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00197
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory and Monitoring Program Support" 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 Jul 7, 2015 and posted on Jul 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2015 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with MRT.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $112,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $112,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Inventory and Monitoring Program Support" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00197) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement in the natural resources category. Its core purpose is to support hands-on, collaborative work that strengthens how the National Park Service inventories natural resources, monitors ecological conditions over time, and communicates science in ways that help managers and the public better understand what is happening across these park landscapes. The work is focused on Mediterranean-type ecosystems and associated watersheds in and around the Mediterranean Coast Network (MEDN) parks, specifically Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Cabrillo National Monument, and Channel Islands National Park.
The project sits within the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program, which is designed to improve park management by grounding decisions in solid scientific information. In practical terms, MEDN is responsible for collecting and organizing resource data and then using analysis, synthesis, and modeling to track the status and trends of natural resources across the network. This includes building datasets that can be compared over time, identifying ecological changes that may require management attention, and translating technical findings into useful products for decision-makers. A notable emphasis in the description is science communication, meaning the agreement is not only about gathering measurements in the field or managing databases, but also about turning monitoring results into understandable, actionable information.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $112,000, with an award ceiling of $112,000 and an award floor of $32,000. The expected number of awards is one, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), reflecting its alignment with stewardship, monitoring, and long-term resource management goals.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. However, the most important practical detail is that this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and is not a request for applications. In other words, it was published to provide public notice that the National Park Service intended to fund a specific project under an already existing cooperative agreement with an identified partner (noted as MRT in the announcement), rather than to compete the funding openly. The posting date and creation date are both July 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 21, 2015, and an archive date of August 6, 2015, indicating it is a historical notice rather than an active, open competition.
For reference or administrative questions, the notice directs people to the Grants.gov listing for additional information and provides a point of contact at the National Park Service: Paula Owens, Agreements Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 805-370-2300 or by email at PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Inventory and Monitoring Program Support (P15AS00197)
What is the "Inventory and Monitoring Program Support" grant opportunity?
"Inventory and Monitoring Program Support" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00197) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action in the natural resources category. It is structured as a cooperative agreement to support hands-on, collaborative work that strengthens how the NPS inventories natural resources, monitors ecological conditions over time, and communicates science for use by managers and the public.
Is this an open, competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. This posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and is not a request for applications. It was published to provide public notice that NPS intended to fund a specific project under an already existing cooperative agreement with an identified partner (noted as MRT), rather than to compete the funding openly.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This indicates a collaborative arrangement where NPS and the recipient are expected to work together on the supported activities.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The core purpose is to support collaborative work that improves natural resource inventorying, long-term ecological monitoring, and science communication. The intent is to help track ecological conditions and trends, identify changes that may require management attention, and translate technical findings into useful products for decision-makers and the public.
Which National Park Service program is this project associated with?
The project sits within the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program, which is designed to improve park management by grounding decisions in solid scientific information.
What geographic area and park units are the focus of the work?
The work is focused on Mediterranean-type ecosystems and associated watersheds in and around the Mediterranean Coast Network (MEDN) parks. The specific park units named are:
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Channel Islands National Park
What does MEDN do in the context of this project?
MEDN is responsible for collecting and organizing resource data and using analysis, synthesis, and modeling to track the status and trends of natural resources across the network. This includes building datasets that can be compared over time, identifying ecological changes that may require management attention, and turning monitoring results into products that support decisions.
Does the opportunity emphasize science communication, or is it mostly fieldwork and data management?
The description places a notable emphasis on science communication. The agreement is presented as more than field measurements or database management; it also involves translating monitoring results into understandable and actionable information for managers and the public.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $112,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $112,000 and the award floor is $32,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
Who is eligible, based on the eligibility statement in the notice?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. However, this eligibility information does not change the fact that the posting is a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call for applications.
What are the key dates listed for this posting?
The posting date and creation date are both July 7, 2015. The original and current closing date is July 21, 2015, and the archive date is August 6, 2015.
Is this opportunity active today?
Based on the dates provided (including the archive date of August 6, 2015) and the fact that it is a Notice of Intent to Award, it is presented as a historical notice rather than an active, open competition.
Where can someone look for the official listing and additional administrative details?
The notice directs people to the Grants.gov listing for additional information.
Who is the point of contact for questions, and how can they be reached?
The point of contact listed is Paula Owens, Agreements Management Specialist, National Park Service. She can be reached by phone at 805-370-2300 or by email at PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
What is the natural resources focus of this opportunity in plain terms?
In practical terms, the focus is on strengthening how NPS tracks and understands natural resources across MEDN park landscapes by collecting and organizing data, analyzing trends over time, spotting meaningful ecological changes, and communicating findings in ways that support management and public understanding.
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